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Core Network Planning Engineer

 

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Core Network Planning Engineer

  • JR-157892
  • Hybrid
  • Lekki
  • Victoria Island
  • Technology
  • Full time
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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 Summary

Performs routine tests that support deployment readiness decision.

Responsibilities

  • Review technical engineering document received from the technical partner for project deployment

  • Review and analyst software release impact on the network before implementation

  • Work with equipment vendor to close all network venerability escalated by the security team within the given time frame

  • Manage the RMA process for defective equipment during deployment, ensuring end‑to‑end tracking returned items.

  • Manage transmission planning equipment inventory.

  • Validate equipment received by the procurement team against the PO and parking list.

  • Handle transmission equipment procurement process and track equipment delivery.

  • Overall project planning, delivery, and update of the milestone project plan.

  • Support the team in planning, dimensioning, and deployment of optical transport equipment 

  • Coordinate and manage equipment deployment. 

  • Provide weekly reports on capacity, inventory, and utilization of applicable transmission and carrier equipment configurations. 

  • Provide detailed engineering documentation to support and ensure the success of required projects. This will involve site surveys, gather field data, and generate reports on the current capacity and database.

  • Supporting effective management and documentation/ assignment of infrastructures /Facility space, Racks, and ports in POPs.

  • Provide the required technical support for repeated operational issues. 

  • Handle and track the RMA process for defective equipment

  • You will be required to work closely with the Technical Sales team and Network Planning, Implementation and Operations team

Competencies Required:

  • Basic understanding of SDH, Carrier Ethernet Technology, quality of service and network management concepts is necessary

  • SDH, OTN knowledge and/or experience working in a telecommunications environment

  • Ability to interpret topography, network design maps and CAD Designs

  • Knowledge of a vendor network management system

  • Project management skills

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years' related experience

  • Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering or related field preferred

  • CCNA certification would be an added advantage

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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.