Vacancies at e.Stream Networks Limited for NOC Engineers in Lagos

e.Stream is a provider of broadband network infrastructure and connectivity solutions. We are dedicated in providing various services for commercial and public enterprise regardless of their size using Fiber, Satellite Technology and Radio Communication System.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:

 
Job Title: NOC Engineer
Location: Lagos
Job purpose 

• The NOC Engineer is responsible for designing and optimizing eStream Core IP network which supports various connectivity solutions such as internet, VPN, IP Telephony, Data Center Managed & Hosted services, IPTV and VoIP.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Strategic Insight and Integration
• Assist the NPO manager to achieve the corporate objectives
• Attend project & departmental meetings
• Constant review of core network design with a view to optimize the network
• Responsible for configuring core and edge routers for design implementation as well as BTS integration
• Responsible for maintaining BGP peerings with Upstream providers and downstream clients
• Provide technical solutions to network issues escalated to the 2nd level.
• Responsible for maintaining policies on the bandwidth manager
• Ensure that hardware and software systems are fully deployed, implemented and functioning.
• Ensure scheduled maintenance are carried out
• Provide inputs to the departmental annual budget
• Provide technological innovation to improve core network processes and network support for new products
• Technical / Analysis and Problem Solving
• Ensure all resolvable issues (within the control of the department) are resolved on time

Leadership: 

• Team lead for special core network projects
• Interpersonal, Relationship Management & Collaboration
• Liaise with 3rd party vendors to deliver projects
• support the global monitoring of infrastructure systems and applications on a 24x7x365 basis.
• Responsible for scheduling and implementing quarterly maintenance of Core devices.
• Partner with Service Deployment and Product Development teams to provide solutions to clients

Communication: 

• Escalate service impacting issues outside span of control to the NPO Manager.
• Deliver weekly reports on the status of the network
• Generate and submit periodic project and operational reports to the NPO Manager for informed decision making

Customer Focus: 

• Monitor the core network to provide 99% service availability
• Financial Management
• Recommend & Implement cost saving initiatives

Requirements
Education & Work Experience: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Electronics Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in a relevant role.
• Network experience in an ISP environment or a Systems Integration company with specialization in enterprise and service provider routing and switching solutions.
• Affiliation with relevant professional bodies

Competency, Skills & Certifications 

• CCNP Routing & Switching/SP
• At least 3 years practical experience in managing and implementing network solutions using OSPF and BGP routing protocols
• At least 3 years experience in deploying MPLS L2VPN and L3VPN solutions for clients
• Relationship & People Management

KPIs: 

• Achievement of 99% Availability of core networks devices and base station backhauls
• Successful delivery of approved network expansion and optimization projects within the time and budgets constraints
• Number of new technological initiatives
• Working conditions
• The incumbent may be required to sit in cold (air conditioned) rooms for a long time.
• Resolution of escalated incidents within 30 minutes of escalation
• The incumbent may be required to travel out of station often.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV's to: careers@estreamnetworks.net



Application Deadline: 5th May, 2017.