Digital Fields Communications Engineer

Company: IPMC LIMITED 
Skills: IT- Telecommunications & Networking 
Experience: 10 + Years 
Education: Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree 
Location: LAGOS, NIGERIA 


ORGANIZATION SUMMARY
IPMC is one of Nigeria oilfield service companies providing innovative solutions, technology, and services to the oil and gas industry. The Company operates in Nigeria and has a network of, manufacturing, service, research and development, and training facilities.
It delivers innovative technologies and services designed to meet the world's current and future energy needs in a safe, ethical, and sustainable manner. Grounded by our core values and inspired by our world-class people, we are committed to being a trusted business partner to those we serve.

Job Description

Analyze the designed network to detect critical deficiencies, and recommend solutions for improvement
Collaborate with App Development, IT Ops, IT Security teams and the business on new requirements; and develop networking architectural designs to fit
Interface and work with Enterprise Network Portfolios and regional Service Owners to validate the designs and support models
Perform network modelling, analysis, and planning
Produce Architecture Designs and roadmaps, and author both high and low-level design (HLD's/LLD's) for (u)(W)LAN network layers and transport, as well as Voice,
Web/Email Filtering, remote access, LAN, security platforms, remote access, WSUS, and AntiVirus servers, and load balancing
Shape, design and propose compelling integrated designs to meet both functional and nonfunctional business requirements.
Lead technical discussions with service companies around their WAN/communications strategy and MPLS offerings
Coordinate with relevant Service Owners to deliver any specific configurations for software and hardware commissioning and operations
Support Commissioning and System Handover activities and facilitate the transition process from projects to operations with the Service Owner
Support Tender evaluations and selections of networking services and products, and work closely with PSCM and Telco vendors to procure services
Assess vendor test strategies and govern test plans
Inspect and verify Digital Field Communications systems
 
Essential Criteria & Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree/Equivalent in Computer Science or other related fields
Proven ability to drive enterprise architecture best practices broadly and deeply, while able to articulate and convincingly influence decisionmakers on operation support requirements
Strong exposure in the delivery of highly scalable, economically feasible and high performing systems and networks, within a functional deliver matrix of Engineering
Procurement Contractor, Telecommunications Systems Integrator, Operational
Critical Telecommunications group, Instruments and Controls, Enterprise IT&S and
Major Project environment exposure to business theory, business process development, governance processes, management, and budgeting
Over 10 years' experience in a Telecommunications Engineer, Architect or Technical
Assurance role within the Oil and Gas industry, and preferably within the Upstream Gas business
Expert knowledge of Network Infrastructure Architecture and Operational Critical
Systems such as Fibre and Microwave Transmission layers
Deep understanding and knowledge of project management, application management, risk management, and quality management methodologies, standards and associated processes
Certification and hands-on experience in some of the following; Cisco CPT, WAN and LAN routing protocols (EIGRP, IGRP, BGP, HSRP); Ethernet switch technologies (spanning tree (STP/RSTP); Wireless network technologies: 802.11/ABGN, Cisco WCS, and access points; Network authentication protocols and Network monitoring protocols. Design and implementation MPLS and QoS
Desirable Criteria & Qualifications:

Strong analytical skills, willing to challenge and be challenged
Strong interpersonal skills working at all levels in an organization
Strong attention to detail and delivery focused
Strong motivation with a proactive approach to finding options and solutions