Core Network Planning Engineer at Equinix Nigeria

Job Summary

• Performs routine tests that support deployment readiness decision.

Responsibilities

• Handle transmission planning equipment inventory.
• Handle transmission equipment procurement process and track equipment delivery.
• Overall project planning, delivery, and update of the milestone project plan.
• Support the team in the planning, dimensioning, and deployment of optical transport equipment
• Coordinate and manage equipment deployment. applicable
• Provide weekly reports on capacity, inventory, and utilization of transmission configurations. and carrier equipment
• Provide detailed engineering documentation to support and ensure the success of required projects. This will involve site surveys, gathering field data, and generating reports on the current capacity and database.
• Supporting the effective management and documentation/ assignment of infrastructures /Facility space, Racks, and ports in POPs.
• Provide the required technical support for repeated operational issues.
• Handle and track the RMA process for defective equipment.
• You will be required to work closely with the Technical Sales team and Network Planning, Implementation and Operations team

Competencies Required:

• Basic understanding of SDH, Carrier Ethernet Technology, quality of service and network management concepts is necessary
• SDH, OTN knowledge and/or experience working in a telecommunications environment
• Ability to interpret topography, network design maps and CAD Designs
• Knowledge of a vendor network management system

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' related experience
• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering or related field preferred
• CCNA certification would be an added advantage