Etisalat's vision is a world where people's reach is not limited by matter or distance; a world where people will effortlessly stay in touch with family and friends; a world where businesses of all sizes can reach new markets without the limitations of distance and travel.
Etisalat Nigeria is recruiting to fill the below position of:
Job Title: Senior Engineer, Solution Architecture (Voice and Data Services)
Location: Lagos
Job Summary
- Provide end to end innovative and optimal solution architecture for the various service requests ranging from voice, data and video. The solution portfolio/ product offerings must fit into the network architecture in terms of technology infrastructure.
- This role will provide support to the development of the overall vision that will become the final proposed solution.
Principal Functions
- Participate in the enterprise sales cycle to gather customer business needs and define technical requirements.
- Responsible for analysing, designing and developing commercially viable end-to-end voice and data solutions for the customers based on their specifications and business needs.
- Enterprise IP Network designing & planning for various services like Internet access, private APNs, WAN, MAN, etc.
- IP Network design & planning for enterprise WAN network services i.e. L2/L3 switching and routing, EIGRP, OSPF BGP, IP MPLS, P2P networks
- Ability to create detailed documents outlining solutions, benefits, and costs for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Develop detailed and accurate Statements of Work that allow Etisalat Nigeria to successfully implement the solutions.
- Interface with customers and Sales staff to architect a solution based on a variety of criteria including technical requirements, business objectives, and functionality while setting proper expectations.
- Provide network design and circuits routing for Internet Protocol (IP) network, PABX, VOIP & data services.
- Work with cross functional teams on seamless design and implementation of project scope
- Responsible for providing detailed design and documentation of proposed technical solutions
- Coordinate and drive Technical Site Surveys
- Assist in the preparation of RFI/RFP responses
Educational Requirements
- First degree in Engineering Degree or equivalent from a recognised University
- Cisco Certification required
Experience, Skills & Competencies
- Three (3) to Five (5) years relevant work experience
- Core Network Planning and Design
- Sound knowledge of Mobile & Enterprise Networks (IP, Circuit & Packet Core)
- IP Network design & Planning
- Radio Access Technologies
- Strong Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Visio)
- Must have Project Management Certification (PRINCE2 or PMP)
- Logical decision making abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects within the established scope, budget and timeline.
- Presentation skills
- Interpersonal Skill
- Problem Solving
- Teaming
- Passion for Excellence
- Integrity
- Interpersonal skills
- Team work
- Customer Focus
Application Closing Date
Not Stated
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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