Vacancy for Network Engineer at Dangote Industries LTD.

Dangote Industries Limited (DANCOM
Technologies), the Dangote Group is one of
Nigeria’s diversified business
conglomerates with a hard-earned
reputation for excellent business practices
and products’ quality with its operational
headquarters in the bustling metropolis of
Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa. Dancom is a
telecom service provider pioneering
innovative technology in the deployment of
fiber optic cable as one of the Strategic
Business Unit in the Dangote Group. In
October 2005, Alheri Engineering Company
(a subsidiary of the Dangote Group) was
granted a 3G license, a National Long
Distance License (No. NLDO/002/05) and
the Unified Access Services License by the
Nigerian Communications Commission
(NCC).
JOB TITLE: NETWORK ENGINEER
Position Objectives;
1. Assist/support in the design and
implementation of IP network.
2. Planning and implementing of IP
telephony
3. Responsible for implementation
standards and methodologies
4. Approval of work done by vendors in
ensuring network availability
(Installation, maintenance,
configuration changes, etc.)
Job Requirements;
Minimum 3 years’ experience as a service
provider / Telecommunication
Engineering, specifically in IP Network
Planning and Deployment.
Hands-on experience on configuring,
integrating, implementing and
administrating the following network
active devices:
Cisco Firewalls
Cisco switches
Cisco Core switches
Cisco routers
Cisco core routers
Cisco VPN
Wireless Access Points.
Setting and maintaining policies and
rights/security on Cisco Firewall
IP address planning and sub netting
Planning and implementing of VLAN
Trouble shooting and operations
Highly organized with the capability to
bring original thought to problems
Exceptional communications skills both
written and spoken
Natural leadership skills.
Exceptional tactical and strategic analysis
skills
Current CCNA or CCNP strongly preferred
Willingness to think outside the box while
maintaining a working corporate
strategy.
“Can do” attitude
Job Description;
Configuring, testing, and maintaining all
active devices on LAN and WAN.
Identifying, diagnosing, and resolving
network problems.
Creating and maintaining comprehensive
documentation for all implemented
networks.
Maintaining and supporting all active
devices on LAN and WAN environment.
Daily maintenance and problem
resolution and software upgrades, and
routine of active devices configuration.
Management of the network
Monitoring and control of the network.
Participate in 24×7 rotations.
Successful and timely completion of the IP
Network Project Rollout.
Provide daily, weekly and monthly report
regarding availability and performance of
the network.
Provide reports in respect of project roll-
out and network maintenance.
Interface with Vendors on project and
network maintenance.
Reports directly to the IP Network
manager and working very closely with
VSAT Engineering team
Method of Application; Interested
candidates should send their CVs to:
info.recruitment@dangotegroups.com