Networking Support Engineer Job at Swift Networks Limited

Swift Networks Limited is a facilities-based telecommunications services provider. The company was founded in 2002, since inception, Swift Networks has invested heavily in “next generation” networking technologies to build a multi-service network platform. 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Networking Support Engineer
Job Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Manage incidents, respond to requests for technical assistance in person, via phone & email
• Ensure installation, maintenance and troubleshooting are carried out within the agreed SLA.
• Responsible for resolving concerns on signal strength, signal-to-noise ratio and similar parameters in accordance with the company’s approved standard.
• Inform supervisors of recurring problems
• Carry out periodic preventive and corrective maintenance on eNodeBs, transmission links, routers and switches on the networks
• Carry out the alignment of microwave radios on the network
• Maintain comprehensive records of all transmission links, power equipment, BTS and spare parts on-site
• Monitors and coordinates all active and passive activities on eNodeB sites.
• Analyse the root cause of outages with the aim of driving improved availability on the network.
• Respond swiftly to alarms within acceptable SLA and rectification of faults on sites at various levels.
• Configuration and resolution of all eNodeB/Transmission external alarms like VSWR, LOS, LOF, link degradation, cell unavailable, etc.
• Monitoring, inspection and acceptance of new sites and ensuring 100% compliance with the company’s specifications
• Plan and implement both active and passive upgrades on the network to meet the customer’s needs.
• Inspects and supervises vendors’ completed jobs to the company’s specifications
• Collation and submission of periodic/job completion reports as due
• Ensuring compliance with the customer’s SLA and KPI always.
• Ability to configure routers (Cisco/Huawei) and switches
• Responsible for supporting post-sales customer activity remotely and on-site
• Responsible for carrying out detailed Site Surveys & maintaining proper documentation
• Promptly investigate, resolve & report any incidents, errors, events or deviations.

Qualifications

• BEng / BSc / B.Tech in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Computer Science (Second Class Upper Division)
• HND (Upper Credit)

Essential Attributes:

• Proficient in WiFi, Wimax, eNodeB, TCP/IP, WLAN, Ethernet, LAN, WAN, Device/Network level Troubleshooting, Computers (OS & Application Level), Analytical, Internet and Tech savvy, Customer Focused and Team Player.
• Good knowledge of Mikrotik router configuration.

Desired Attributes:

• Relevant industry experience in handling telecommunication equipment.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and CV to: hr@swiftng.net using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.