Network Engineer (Entry Level / NYSC) at Swift Networks

Job Overview

Location
Lagos, Lagos
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
7 days ago

Additional Details

Job ID
136920
Job Views
27

Job Description






Job Summary




  • Due to rapid expansion, we are looking for a qualified candidate to fill a creative technical position as we hope to maintain our status as the leading broadband connectivity services provider in Nigeria.



Job Duties & Responsibilities




  • Monitor network performance locally and as well as over the air interface.

  • Perform24/7network surveillance, respond to network‐reported and customer‐reported problems.

  • Provide specialist technical support to all other departments in the organisation regarding network and radio-related problems

  • Coordinate and perform maintenance of cell sites strictly managed by Swift Networks, and to liaise with the vendor on the maintenance of cell sites not directly managed by Swift Networks

  • Responsible for the configuration and bench testing of new products and giving ATP (Authority To Proceed) concerning those products

  • Technical point man between Swift & vendors regarding radio and microwave equipment-related RMA issues

  • Carry out other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

  • Reporting to the Customer Support Manager.



Collaboration and Support:




  • Collaborate with the other team to ensure continuous network monitoring and early detection of issues.

  • Work closely with customer service teams to resolve customer-related network issues.

  • Provide technical support to other departments while deploying new services or systems.

  • Assisted junior engineers and support staff with network-related training.



Documentation and Reporting:




  • Maintain detailed documentation of network designs, configurations, incidents, and resolutions.

  • Create and maintain network diagrams, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.

  • Provide regular reports on network performance, uptime, and capacity to management.



Research and Development:




  • Stay up to date with the latest networking technologies and best practices.

  • Evaluate new networking solutions, tools, and equipment to improve network performance and reliability.

  • Participate in proof-of-concept testing for new networking products and services.



Knowledge, Skills and Competencies




  • The job holder must have a Bachelor’s Degree 2nd Class Honours (Upper Division) in the Computer Science discipline or any other Networking-related field.

  • Telecoms experience will be an added advantage.

  • Must have the drive and capability to meet and exceed challenging targets.

  • Strong relationship and team building skills; experience in dealing with corporate, government representatives and other senior individuals and stakeholder groups.

  • Delivering results – absolute focus to deliver under pressure in an ever-changing business environment.

  • Putting customers first – understand the needs, expectations and requirements of stakeholders.

  • Communicating for impact – effective communication with senior stakeholders inside and outside of the company.

  • Making a personal difference – strong influencing skills and responsive technical/professional expertise.

  • Excellent communication skills, including written and verbal communication.

  • Strong presentation skills and ability to influence a junior and senior audience



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