Fiber Optics Engineer at Cobranet Limited

Cobranet Limited is a reputable organization incorporated in 2003 and provides internet solutions. Our footprint and range of products have grown immensely since incorporation and we are proud to provide every segment of society with a reliable link to the digital universe. Our entire network topology is rugged, dynamic and fully redundant with negligible downtimes: content showing extremely high availability exceeding 99.5%. Our promise is to continue providing innovative solutions at the best feature-to-price and service-to-price ratio.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Fiber Optics Engineer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct fiber installations, splicing, and terminations for customer premises and network infrastructure.
• Perform live fiber ring cuts with minimal service disruption.
• Test and certify fiber connections using industry-standard equipment (OTDR, power meters, etc.).
• Ensure proper bonding, grounding, and fiber protection according to technical standards.
• Maintain accurate records of fiber routes, splicing schedules, patch panels, and termination points.
• Support network deployment, acceptance, and commissioning efforts in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve fiber faults or performance issues in a timely manner.
• Monitor fiber-related alarms and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Maintain tools and ensure proper safety procedures during field operations.
• Provide detailed reports and feedback to technical leadership on field conditions and service quality.

Education Qualifications

• BSc or HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Industry certifications such as FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician, CCNA, or CompTIA Network+ are an advantage.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years hands-on experience in fiber optics installation, splicing, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Competence in using tools such as OTDRs, fusion splicers, power meters, and fiber identifiers.
• Strong understanding of Cisco switching and routing configuration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with multi-vendor telecommunications equipment and integration.
• Knowledge of metro fiber, PON, and OSP infrastructure.
• Proficient in maintaining documentation of fiber networks.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Flexibility to work outside regular hours including night shifts and weekends as needed.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be a Nigerian citizen.
• Physically fit and able to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying environmental conditions.
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be proactive, detail-oriented, and possess excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills.

Application Closing Date
20th January, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@cobranet.ng using "Fiber Optics Engineer" as the subject of the email.