Vobiss Gridworx Nigeria Limited (Vobiss Gridworx) is an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and a telecommunication communications infrastructure delivery company. The company is an affiliate of Vobiss Solution Limited, Ghana, a Systems Integration and Communications Infrastructure provisioning company. Established in 2018, We provide specialist advisory services and solutions across five verticals in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Smart Energy, Telecommunication infrastructure and Electronic Security to enterprises within the emerging markets of sub-Saharan Africa, in particular Ghana and Nigeria.
We are recruiting to fill the positions below:
Job Title: Fibre Network / Telecommunications Project Manager
Location: Lagos
Job Descriptions
- We are looking to recruit a telecoms project manager to work on a regional fibre build programme on behalf of a telecoms / ISP.
- Working from home / from our offices in Ikoyi Lagos. Candidate will be looking at project sites around the northern section of Lagos State and will own project delivery for both new Backbone and Access Fibre Networks. He/ she will be supported by an operations team that will take project delivery responsibility for both backbone and access fibre networks.
- A background in project management in telecoms fibre / copper network build is essential with a 5-6 years track record of success within this environment. This is essential, so a proven track record in telecoms civils / fibre build is a must.
- The role is also a highly client facing role and experience of working on or around similar projects would be a significant advantage.
Responsibilities
- Leading the project team responsible for the network delivery of both fibre networks. responsible for the project management of the design, build and delivery of the cables in the group from the DP to customer premises.
- This is going to be a fast moving, aggressive roll out so you should be well versed in a similar telecoms environment and you`ll be able to point to a track record of delivering on time and within budget.
- Act as the owner of Network Delivery on assigned projects internally and externally and will be responsible for the day to day management of the planning, design and build to the agreed design, budget and time scale.
Qualification, Skills and Experience
- Candidates should possess Bachelor’s degree with 5-6 years work experience.
- Proven track record of the delivery of fibre and copper-based solutions.
- An understanding of the project life cycle linked to delivering a national ISP network.
- Formal methodology background (Prince 2, PMP) combined with a think on your feet attitude that allows the project to be delivered on time, and within budget.
- The ability to push back when needed whilst keeping the customer happy.
- Understanding of business drivers and complex organisational designs.
- Knowledge of telecoms business planning and provisioning process.
- Ability to interact with technical engineers inside the business and non-technical customers outside of the company.
- Knowledge and demonstrable experience of project planning processes, techniques, methodologies, risk and commercial savvy.
- Stakeholder management, negotiation and conflict management skills.
- Ability to manage uncertainty and understand the impact of this on the project; proactive and forward-looking.
Job Title: Fibre Optic Engineer
Location: Lagos
Job Description
- Plan and execute end to end service delivery in the Transport network to ensure all connectivity requirements to all locations/nodes in the shortest possible time
Qualifications & Technical Experience
- B.Sc in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a similar field.
- Minimum of four years of technical engineering experience deploying and supporting IP LAN/WAN technologies is required
- CFOT or relevant Fibre Network certifications are preferred
- CCNA or relevant Cisco Network certifications are preferred
- Excellent verbal communication and writing skills are required
- Experience in service validation, gateway support and troubleshooting fibre optic network infrastructure
- Thorough knowledge of networking concepts, including OSI model, Ethernet and TCP/IP specifically.
- WAN connectivity such as, E-LAN, VPLS, and MPLS
- Good working knowledge with Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches
- Expertise in configuration of Virtual Local Area Networks using routers and multi-layer switches and supporting RSTP/MSTP along with troubleshooting of inter-VLAN routing and VLAN trunking using 802.1Q
- Wi-Fi experience is required
- Voice experience would be beneficial:
- Unified Communications Manager (UCM)
- Instant Messaging & Presence (IM&P)
- Unified Contact Centre Express (UCCX) and/or Unified Contact Centre Enterprise (UCCE)
- Video Communications Server (VCS)
- IP phones, video endpoints
- Voice gateways and Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE).
Job Title: Telecom Engineer
Location: Lagos
Job Description
- Plan and execute end to end service delivery in the Transport network to ensure all connectivity requirements to all locations/nodes in the shortest possible time
Qualifications & Technical Experience
- B.S. in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a similar field.
- Two to six years of technical engineering experience deploying and supporting IP LAN/WAN technologies is required
- CFOT or relevant Fibre Network certifications are preferred
- CCNA or relevant Cisco Network certifications are preferred
- Excellent verbal communication and writing skills are required
- Experience in service validation, gateway support and troubleshooting fibre optic network infrastructure
- Thorough knowledge of networking concepts, including OSI model, Ethernet and TCP/IP specifically.
- WAN connectivity such as, E-LAN, VPLS, and MPLS
- Good working knowledge with Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches
- Expertise in configuration of Virtual Local Area Networks using routers and multi-layer switches and supporting RSTP/MSTP along with troubleshooting of inter-VLAN routing and VLAN trunking using 802.1Q
- Wi-Fi experience is required
- Voice experience would be beneficial:
- Unified Communications Manager (UCM)
- Instant Messaging & Presence (IM&P)
- Unified Contact Centre Express (UCCX) and/or Unified Contact Centre Enterprise (UCCE)
- Video Communications Server (VCS)
- IP phones, video endpoints
- Voice gateways and Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE)
Job Title: Senior IP Engineer
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- The Senior IP Engineer, working in the IP unit of the Technology department, is a hands-on role, responsible for the design, implementation and operation of the MPLS core network, tier 2- & 3-line support for all network functions
Qualification / Technical Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, plus five to eight years of experience in telecommunications/service provider industry is desired. Professional certifications are a plus.
- Have advanced knowledge of networking technologies such as Cisco router and switch hardware, Cisco IOS, IOS XE, IOS XR operating systems, OSPF and BGP routing protocols, IPv4/v6 subnetting and routing, and SD-WAN
- At least 3 of the following certifications: Cisco (CCNA, CCDA, CCDP, CCNP, CCDE, CCIE), Juniper (JNCIP), Red Hat (RHCE) and CompTIA (A+, Network+).
- Knowledge of MPLS, T-1, DS3, 802.3, 802.3af(ix), 802.11abgnac, TCP, UDP, GRE, IPSec, IP is a plus.
- VMware design and implementation.
- Experience with various CPE including Cisco, Mikrotik, Juniper etc.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, written and verbal communication skills, and customer relation skills
- Cisco networking industry experience and knowledge of products and protocols.
- CCNP professional certification is highly desired, OR a combo of certifications and work experience.
- Advanced analytical and troubleshooting skills with Routing/Switching/Wireless across Cisco platforms is highly desired.
- Advanced understanding of Network Security and experience with Cisco firewalls is desirable.
- Knowledge of use of Wireshark or similar network capture tools and their use to diagnose IP related issues.
- Knowledge of Network Management Systems (Cisco PI, Solarwinds, etc.).
- Uses knowledge of technology, products and services to build enterprise networking solutions.
Job Title: IP Engineer
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- The IP Engineer, working in the IP unit of the Technology department, is a hands-on role, responsible for the design, implementation and operation of the MPLS core network, tier 2- & 3-line support for all network functions
Qualification / Technical Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, plus five to eight years of experience in telecommunications/service provider industry is desired. Professional certifications are a plus.
- Have advanced knowledge of networking technologies such as Cisco router and switch hardware, Cisco IOS, IOS XE, IOS XR operating systems, OSPF and BGP routing protocols, IPv4/v6 subnetting and routing, and SD-WAN
- At least 3 of the following certifications: Cisco (CCNA, CCDA, CCDP, CCNP, CCDE, CCIE), Juniper (JNCIP), Red Hat (RHCE) and CompTIA (A+, Network+).
- Knowledge of MPLS, T-1, DS3, 802.3, 802.3af(ix), 802.11abgnac, TCP, UDP, GRE, IPSec, IP is a plus.
- VMware design and implementation.
- Experience with various CPE including Cisco, Mikrotik, Juniper etc.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, written and verbal communication skills, and customer relation skills
- Cisco networking industry experience and knowledge of products and protocols.
- CCNP professional certification is highly desired, OR a combo of certifications and work experience.
- Advanced analytical and troubleshooting skills with Routing/Switching/Wireless across Cisco platforms is highly desired.
- Advanced understanding of Network Security and experience with Cisco firewalls is desirable.
- Knowledge of use of Wireshark or similar network capture tools and their use to diagnose IP related issues.
- Knowledge of Network Management Systems (Cisco PI, Solarwinds, etc.).
- Uses knowledge of technology, products and services to build enterprise networking solutions.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: soyinka.sowoolu@vobissgridworx.com using the “Job title” as subject of the email
