Job Opportunities at WIOCC Nigeria Limited

To plan, design and optimise access, metro and core fibre infrastructure by maximising the use of existing assets and defining new build requirements where necessary. The role is recognised as a Level 3 technical authority for fibre network planning, responsible for producing High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) and providing expert input into network architecture, route strategy and design governance.

The Fibre Planner ensures that all fibre designs are technically sound, commercially efficient, operationally sustainable, and accurately reflected in enterprise systems and network records. 

Reporting Line: Network Architect

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Network Planning, Architecture and Design 

• Plan and design new access, metro, and core fibre routes including ducts, spurs, PoP entries and FTTx infrastructure
• Develop and maintain High-Level Designs (HLDs) for new builds, expansions and strategic capacity initiatives
• Produce detailed, build-ready Low-Level Designs (LLDs) including route maps, splice plans, fibre allocations, BoQs and implementation specifications
• Translate business, commercial and technical requirements into scalable network designs
• Optimise route planning to maximise reuse of existing infrastructure and minimise deployment costs
• Define technical standards for fibre types, ducting, jointing methods, protection, resilience and redundancy
• Ensure designs consider long-term scalability, resilience, operational maintainability and lifecycle management

Stakeholder Engagement and Delivery Support 

• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure designs are understood and executable
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers to ensure accurate implementation of designs
• Provide technical guidance throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Support cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Operations, Field Services, Sales and Capacity Planning

Wayleaves, Rights of Way and Feasibility 

• Support identification and planning of wayleaves and rights of way
• Provide technical input into feasibility studies
• Identify risks related to route availability, access and regulatory constraints

Network Data Integrity and Asset Management 

• Ensure all infrastructure is accurately recorded in OSS/BSS systems (e.g. NetSuite)
• Contribute to fibre record management, auditing and documentation
• Support periodic audits of network assets and records

Technical Assurance and Risk Management 

• Perform quality assurance on designs and deployed infrastructure
• Review and assure HLDs and LLDs for compliance with standards
• Interpret OTDR/OLTS results and validate performance
• Identify and mitigate technical risks

Project and Business Support 

• Contribute to strategic planning initiatives
• Support commercial opportunities with technical feasibility input
• Drive continuous improvement in tools, templates and standards

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Network Engineering, or related field OR equivalent experience

Experience and Technical Skills

• Minimum 3 years in telecommunications with at least 2 years in fibre planning/design
• Experience in real-world fibre network deployments
• Strong understanding of ducts, fibre types, splicing, protection methods
• Knowledge of DWDM (10G/40G/100G), OTN and transmission platforms (Alcatel, ADVA, Ciena, Infinera, Tejas)
• Experience with OTDR, OLTS, optical link budgets
• Ability to interpret fibre test results
• Experience with Google Earth, QGIS, OSS/BSS platforms
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills

Attributes

• Client focused, relationship builder
• Integrity, honest with high ethical standards
• Boundless, passionate and flexible
• Personal excellence, accuracy and attention to detail
• Collaborative, achieve results through teamwork and partnerships
• Passionate, adaptable and proactive
• Strong attention to detail

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The Network Colocation and Facilities Planner is responsible for planning, designing, evaluating andcoordinating all colocation and facility‑related aspects of the network across edge and core PoP locations. This includes ensuring accurate space and power planning, developing facility and network design documentation, conducting site visits, producing as‑built records and creating new engineering projects aligned with the organization’s network expansion roadmap.

Reporting Line: Senior Network Architect Facilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Colocation and Facilities Planning

• Define colocation requirements for new and existing network sites, including space, power, cooling, rack allocation, fibre entry points and cross‑connect needs
• Evaluate and recommend colocation providers based on space, power availability, technical suitability and commercial terms
• Support facility architecture design across PoP builds, expansions, upgrades and partner‑provided data centre spaces

Site Visits and Facility Readiness

• Conduct site surveys to validate space, power, environmental conditions, security, fibre entry points and equipment suitability
• Perform pre‑installation, mid‑build, and post‑build visits to ensure adherence to technical designs and facility specifications
• Identify onsite issues early and recommend corrections to ensure compliance and readiness

Space, Power and Infrastructure Design

• Translate network expansion and technical plans into detailed facility infrastructure requirements
• Plan rack layouts, PDUs, redundancy levels, cable management, grounding and environmental provisions
• Forecast future requirements for space and power based on capacity trends and network strategy

Technical Design Documentation

• Produce high‑quality design documentation, including low‑level facility and network design documents, rack elevations, power load diagrams, fibre/cabling schematics and cross‑connect maps
• Prepare design packages for internal design reviews and approvals
• Maintain version control and ensure documents are stored in the correct internal repositories

As‑Built Documentation

• Capture and maintain accurate as‑built documentation after each installation or upgrade.
• Update rack elevations, fibre patching, power configurations, equipment placements and cross‑connect routing
• Ensure all as‑built information aligns with internal systems including NetSuite, GIS and asset repositories

Project Creation and Engineering Initiation

• Create new engineering and facility projects aligned with network expansion or infrastructure upgrade initiatives
• Develop project scopes, charters, delivery plans and BOMs.
• Coordinate with Network Architects, PMO, Field Engineering and Operations to ensure documentation is complete before kickoff
• Support milestone planning, task structuring and readiness activities throughout the project lifecycle

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work with cross‑functional teams to ensure facility requirements align with technical network design
• Liaise with Engineering, Procurement, Field Teams and Operations regularly
• Support Operations and NMC/NOC with facility‑related documentation and updates

Compliance and Standards

• Ensure all facility designs and installations align with engineering standards, safety regulations and operational requirements
• Contribute to improvements in facility planning processes, colocation strategy and project initiation workflows

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 3 years experience in data centre infrastructure planning, colocation facility planning, or network engineering
• Wireman’s license, working knowledge of latest SANS 10142-1 regulations. Registered with the Department of Labour (DoL.) -(Advantageous)

Experience and Skills

• Strong knowledge of colocation environments, PoP facilities, space and power engineering and structured cabling
• Proven ability to produce detailed technical design documentation and facility design packages
• Experience conducting site surveys, facility audits and environmental assessments
• Experience in creating and initiating engineering projects, including requirements scoping and documentation
• Proficiency with GIS tools, Visio/CAD diagramming tools and documentation best‑practices
• Strong analytical and planning skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and experience working with cross‑functional technical teams

Attributes

• Client focused, relationship builder
• Integrity, honest with high ethical standards
• Boundless, passionate and flexible
• Personal excellence, accuracy and attention to detail
• Collaborative, achieve results through teamwork and partnerships
• Professional communication
• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Methodical
• Proactive problem‑solving mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure

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he Network Architect – Packet Transport and IP is responsible for defining, designing and governing the end-to-end architecture of the organisation’s IP and packet transport networks. This role ensures that network solutions are scalable, resilient, cost-effective and aligned to business strategy, customer requirements and industry best practices.

The role acts as the technical authority for IP/MPLS, packet transport technologies, and related control and management systems, providing architectural direction across engineering, operations and project delivery. 

Reporting Line: Network Technology Manager

Key Responsibilities

Architecture and Design  

• Define and own the target architecture for IP/MPLS and packet transport networks across backbone, metro, access and data centre domains
• Develop and maintain High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) for new builds, expansions, migrations and technology refresh initiatives
• Translate business and service requirements into scalable, resilient and secure technical architectures
• Design for scalability, resilience, performance, security and operational efficiency
• Produce architecture standards, design guidelines, reference architectures and technical blueprints
• Ensure technology choices align with long-term roadmap, total cost of ownership (TCO) and vendor strategy

Technology Domains (Core Focus)  

• IP/MPLS (ISIS, OSPF, BGP, LDP, RSVP-TE, Segment Routing)
• Traffic engineering and QoS architectures
• EVPN/VXLAN and modern data centre fabrics
• Carrier Ethernet (L2/L3 VPNs, E-Line, E-LAN, E-Tree)
• Packet transport platforms (PTN, IP over DWDM, router-based transport)
• Network timing and synchronisation (SyncE, PTP)
• IPv6 architecture and migration strategies
• Network security principles in IP networks (ACLs, DDoS protection, segmentation)

Strategy and Roadmap

• Define the multi-year technology roadmap for packet and IP network evolution
• Evaluate emerging technologies and trends (e.g. SRv6, network automation, disaggregation, open networking)
• Lead technology selection and contribute to vendor evaluations and RFP processes
• Provide architectural input into business cases and investment planning

Governance and Technical Authority

• Act as design authority for complex or high-risk network initiatives
• Review and approve solution designs produced by engineering teams and vendors.
• Ensure alignment with internal standards, security requirements and operational models
• Define non-functional requirements (availability, latency, scalability, observability)

Project and Delivery Support

• Provide architectural support throughout the project lifecycle, from concept and business case through design, implementation and handover to operations
• Support project teams with technical input during planning, build, test and acceptance phases
• Participate in solution reviews, technical workshops and design assurance for critical projects
• Act as escalation point for complex technical challenges during delivery.
• Ensure that delivered solutions align with approved architecture, standards and operational models
• Contribute to operational readiness, including documentation, monitoring requirements and support models prior to go-live

Automation, Monitoring and Assurance

• Define architectural principles for network observability, monitoring and assurance across IP and packet transport domains
• Drive the adoption of automation and programmability to improve visibility, reduce manual effort and enhance network reliability
• Identify opportunities to automate network validation, configuration compliance, performance monitoring, fault detection, root cause analysis and capacity reporting
• Collaborate with IT, tooling and operations teams on the design of monitoring platforms, telemetry architectures and assurance systems
• Promote the use of APIs, model-driven management and modern tooling (e.g. streaming telemetry, controllers, analytics platforms)

Documentation and Standards

• Maintain architecture documentation, standards and design repositories
• Define best practices for configuration models, naming conventions and design consistency
• Contribute to operational models, handover standards and lifecycle management

Key Deliverables

• Network architecture blueprints (current state, target state, transition state) 
• Technology roadmaps (1–3 year horizon) 
• Design standards and engineering guidelines 
• High-level and detailed design documents (HLDs and LLDs) 
• Vendor evaluation and technical recommendation reports 
• Architecture review approvals for major initiatives 

Required Experience and Skills 

Technical Expertise 

• Strong expertise in service provider IP/MPLS networks 
• Deep knowledge of routing protocols: BGP, IS-IS/OSPF, MPLS, Segment Routing 
• Experience with large-scale backbone and metro architectures 
• Strong understanding of traffic engineering, QoS and performance engineering 
• Experience with major vendor platforms (e.g. Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, Huawei, Arista) 
• Solid understanding of network resiliency models and high-availability design 
• Experience producing clear, structured HLDs and LLDs for complex environments 
• Understanding of network observability architectures (telemetry, SNMP, flow data, logs) 
• Experience with monitoring and assurance platforms (NMS, performance management, analytics tools) 
• Exposure to network automation frameworks (Python, Ansible, Netmiko, Nornir, vendor APIs) 
• Understanding of closed-loop assurance concepts 
• Familiarity with automation and programmability is advantageous 

General Experience 

• 8–12+ years in IP / packet transport networking roles 
• Proven experience at senior engineer, lead engineer, or architect level 
• Experience designing large-scale carrier-grade or enterprise networks 
• Experience working across engineering, operations and commercial stakeholders 

Minimum Qualifications and Certifications (Preferred)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field
• CCNP / CCIE, JNCIP / JNCIE, or equivalent certifications
• Industry certifications (MEF, IPv6 Forum, ITIL) advantageous

Attributes

• Client focused, relationship builder
• Integrity, honest with high ethical standards
• Boundless, passionate and flexible
• Personal excellence, accuracy and attention to detail
• Collaborative, achieve results through teamwork and partnerships
• Strong systems thinking and end-to-end design capability
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to influence without authority
• Commercial awareness and cost-conscious design thinking
• High attention to detail with strategic perspective
• Comfortable operating as the technical authority

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Job Objective: 

Manage international submarine cables that carry high-volume, high-value international traffic and all operational and maintenance aspects of submarine cable systems at a Cable Landing Station (CLS), including Marine segments assigned to WIOCC as the Maintenance Authority.

Reporting Line: Field Manager

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the activation and expansion of capacity to backhaul systems for WIOCC customers and Consortium members
• Provide technical support to customers and facilitate the technical interface between international Consortia and management
• Implement and participate in submarine cable protection and awareness programs with other seabed users, cable owners, and governmental agencies
• Represent WIOCC’s technical interests in Operations and Maintenance committees
• Prepare and submit Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) reports and other regular reports as required by the system Subcommittees and Management Committees, detailing the status and any incidents affecting the Segments under the control of the Station Manager or Maintenance Authority
• Coordinate routine maintenance of Stations and Systems following Consortium and manufacturer’s procedures
• Ensure maintenance personnel understand their responsibilities to maintain the system and can execute fault reporting and repair schemes
• Maintain a high standard of training and knowledge sharing
• Implement changes prescribed by the System-controlling body according to System maintenance procedures
• Accurately interpret fault data and collaborate with the system NOC and other maintenance authorities to ensure prompt resolution of all impairments
• Contribute to the System Joint System Maintenance Documentation (JSMD) or any other documentation related to the management and operations of submarine cable infrastructure
• Supervise engineers conducting emergency operational procedures during failures on a call-out basis
• Ensure all staff are trained in safety procedures and consistently adhere to safety protocols.
• Compile the cable station operational budget and submit it to WIOCC and cable consortia for approval within specified timelines
• Facilitate the annual reconciliation of budgeted versus actual costs between WIOCC and cable consortia
• Arrange for the calibration of test equipment and dispatch of faulty equipment for repairs according to procedures
• Conduct repair operations in coordination with the NOC, marine maintenance and repair vessels, and consortium structures
• Oversee land cable maintenance and repairs
  Manage cable station building maintenance, security, and cleaning services
• Assist WIOCC with the development and implementation of new submarine cable projects
• Attend consortia committee and working group meetings as needed
• Guide the participation of a multicultural team with seconded or part-time resources from various divisions within WIOCC
• Operate effectively across multiple cultures, languages, and time zones, within WIOCC
• Communicate actively within the WIOCC group
• Serve as the technical representative in maintenance contract negotiations
• Provide significant input in optimizing the budget and controlling both capital and operational expenditures on submarine terminal stations

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Technical Diploma with equivalent work experience equivalent in a telecommunications industry - mandatory
• Project Management experience or Diploma would be an advantage

Experience and Skills

• Over 10 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, encompassing both operational and management roles
• Proficient in international transmission planning and implementation
• Extensive technical and operational experience with submarine cables.
• Skilled in leading cross-functional project teams
• Ability to share knowledge and coach other team members
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent communication and soft skills, including the ability to listen and summarise concisely and share key information with clients
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple priorities and solve problems in a fast-paced environment

Competencies

• Proficient in computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)
• In-depth understanding of DWDM technologies and their applications
• Comprehensive knowledge of the telecommunications industry
• Expertise in international, terrestrial, and satellite communication systems
• Familiarity with submarine cable operation procedures
• Basic understanding of telecommunications legislation, regulatory principles, and processes

Attributes

• Client focused, relationship builder
• Integrity, honest with high ethical standards
• Boundless, passionate and flexible
• Personal excellence, accuracy and attention to detail
• Collaborative, achieve results through teamwork and partnerships
• Strong analytical skills and ability to collate and interpret data from various sources
• Good English language communicator with a natural aptitude for dealing with people
• Excellent network diagnostic and problem-solving skills

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Job Objective:

The HR Specialist - Talent Acquisition will have a true passion for people and will be responsible for seeking the most talented employees who align in terms of competencies, values, culture and potential to contribute to the company's competitiveness and long-term future. This is a six-months fixed term contract role.

Reporting Line: Human Resources Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Job Posting and Advertising: Manage and update job advertisements across all applicable job boards and platforms, including LinkedIn and other relevant channels.
• Candidate Sourcing: Utilise various sourcing techniques such as search engines, professional networks, and industry resources to identify and engage potential candidates. Innovate and implement new research methods and sourcing strategies to enhance the talent pool.
• Talent Pipeline Development: Actively build and maintain a robust talent pipeline by networking, engaging with passive and active candidates and cultivating relationships within the industry.
• Candidate Screening: Conduct thorough candidate screening, including telephonic, virtual and in-person interviews, to assess fit and suitability for the role.
• Candidate Experience: Ensure a consistently positive and engaging candidate experience that aligns with the company’s brand and culture. Provide timely and constructive feedback to candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with line managers and HR to understand role requirements and provide professional talent acquisition support. Offer advice and training on interview techniques and the talent acquisition process as needed. Source and negotiate reputable recruitment agencies and negotiate competitive costs.
• Offer Management: Manage salary negotiations and provide counsel to both candidates and line managers on salary expectations. Ensure that offers are communicated effectively and in a timely manner.
• Compliance and Checks: Oversee the integrity of the recruitment process by conducting background and reference checks in accordance with company policies.
• Reporting and Analytics: Deliver regular reports on recruitment progress, talent pipeline, and key metrics to internal stakeholders. Provide insights to inform talent acquisition strategies and policies. Ensure org structures are up to date with weekly reports on recruitment progress
• Talent Strategy: Contribute to the development and implementation of talent acquisition strategies and policies to meet the organisation’s current and future workforce needs.
• Onboarding: Oversee the Onboarding Process onboarding process for new hires ensuring a smooth and positive transition into the company. This includes conducting orientation sessions and collaborating with various departments to integrate new employees effectively into the organisation.
• HR Generalist Responsibilities: inclusive of but not limited to supporting key HR functions along with the HR Team, including employee relations, policy implementation, performance management, training, compensation, compliance, HR metrics and employee engagement.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant Certifications, Diplomas or Degrees in Human Resource Management or related field of study
• Minimum 4 years’ recruitment experience as a recruiter/TA Consultant obtained in an agency or in a fast-paced, actively sourcing internal recruitment environment and 3 years experience in an HR Generalist role will be advantageous
• Experience in drafting job descriptions
• Experience with International Recruitment
• Extensive experience in recruiting for scarce skills in general including senior position.
• Proven track record of recruiting for scarce skills roles within the Telecoms Industry for example Network Engineers, Data Centre Engineers, Project Managers, Business Analyst etc.
• Headhunting or targeted search experience
• Previous experience with online recruitment portals and programmes
• Knowledge of Employment Legislation relevant to Talent Acquisition
• Managing and prioritising multiple vacancies at any given time, within a high-pressure environment
• Competency based interviewing techniques
• Solid experience in MS Office

Competencies

• Client focused, relationship builder
• Integrity, honest with high ethical standards
• Boundless, passionate and flexible
• Personal excellence, accuracy and attention to detail
• Collaborative, achieve results through teamwork and partnerships
• Coping with pressures and setbacks
• Presenting and communicating information
• Persuading and Influencing
• Delivering results and meeting client expectations