Transmission Engineer

Who are we?Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.Help us challenge assumptions, uncover bias, and remove barriers—because progress starts with fresh ideas. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.Job SummaryProactively Performs Network Fulfilment Activities. Highlights issues and drives resolution when required. Acts as mentor and technical coach for NSD Engineer I.ResponsibilitiesTroubleshooting and resolution of 1st and 2nd level network related problemsRespond to and resolve WDM/DWDM, Packet Switches & MW network issues within the time frame of severity level agreementsSupport all aspects of the network management process, ensuring requests, implementations, and problems are delivered as required without impacting global communicationsDeploy and document changes in accordance with the problem and the change management processParticipate in managing projects introduced by the engineering team, assuring full implementation and documentation standards are adhered to. Complete the project's objectives within timelinesPerform the most effective approach to restore, recover, or alter configurations, logical or physical, to maintain service integrity on the transport networkEnsure that Main One’s global and metro fibre network documentation is always accurate and up-to-dateCarry out site surveys, plan new equipment (MW Radio, DWDM, Switches, etc.), install Cabinets, and install towersProvide support as delegated on last-mile connections, including microwave radio technology deploymentSupport OSP build supervision on-site for all fibre cable activities, such as Laying Fibers, laying subducts and calibrations, fibre testing, and fibre Termination/Splicing.Assess test plans and perform tests to ensure the cable and build integrity. Issue periodic progress/ status reports regularly, based on the updates gathered from the construction teamsPerform Network Analyses using E-Analyzer, SDH Analyzer, OTDR, and other signal testing tools/instruments to ensure an error-free networkReport on capacity, inventory, and utilization of applicable transmission and carrier equipment configurations. Provide detailed engineering documentation to support and ensure the success of required projectsOSP builds supervision on site for all fiber cable activities, such as Laying Fibers, laying subducts and calibrations, fiber testing, and fiber Termination/SplicingEnsure quality assurance on all outside plant infrastructural build by contractors during implementationQualificationA bachelor’s degree or Equivalent in Electrical/Electronics, and Telecommunication EngineeringCompetencies RequiredAt least 4 years of work experience in the configuration, operations, and maintenance of optical fibre, SDH transmission equipmentA working knowledge of microwave transmission, and must have undergone basic training in optical networks and SDH/OTN/WDM/DWDM/IP networksA basic understanding of IP quality of service and network management concepts is necessarySDH OTN knowledge and/or experience working in a telecommunications environment Ability to interpret topography, network design maps, and CAD DesignsAbility to use E-Analyser, OSA, OTDR, Transmission Analysers, Optical power meters, and other signal testing tools/instrumentsBasic knowledge in configuring and troubleshooting L1 and L2 issues for Cisco and Ciena equipmentFair understanding of OSPF, TCP/IP, enterprise Wireless, and L2 technologiesTCP/IP, Network Security, VoIP, and OSPF networking experience requiredExtensive knowledge of Spanning Tree, VLANs, VTP, Trunking protocolsGood knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS SharePointAble to work well within a busy team and handle various issues. Capable of multi-tasking, good time management, and prioritisation of workloadAbility to drive managed vendors to prioritise and resolve problems and identify future needsAbility to maintain composure and customer-service focus in stressful and ambiguous situationsDemand of the JobAbility and willingness to work long hours and meet tight deadlinesMay be required to travel out of the stationMay be required to work weekendsContact:You will be required to work closely with the GNOC team, OSP team, IP team, the Technical Sales team, and the rest of the Network Planning and Implementation team in West AfricaEquinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.