Senior Engineer, Solution Architect, Voice & Data at T2 (Formerly 9Mobile)

Job ID: IRC4593

Job Summary

• Provide support for end to end innovative and optimal solution architecture for the various service requests ranging from voice, data and video.

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 customers based on their specifications and business needs.
• Ensure the solution portfolio/product offerings fit into the network architecture in terms of technology infrastructure
• 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, OSPFBGP, 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 9mobile 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 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering  
• Minimum of Five (5) years relevant work experience
• Cisco Certification required
• Project Management Certification will be an added advantage (Prince 2 or PMP)

Knowledge:

• 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)

Skills:

• Logical decision-making abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects within the established scope, budget and timeline.
• Presentation skills
• Interpersonal Skill
• Project Management
• Problem Solving
• Teaming

Behavior:

• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Customer Focus