Massive recruitment at Alfred & Victoria Associates

Job Title: Transmission Planning Engineer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Permanent
Department: Technical

Responsibilities

• The Transmission Planning Engineer will co-ordinate site surveys for PoPs; inclusive of technical site survey, space management and analysis of tower loading.

Other responsibilities includes:

• Oversee MW design activities for PTP & PTMP radios – including Link Budget & Service Request Order (SRO’s).
• Report weekly of all MW activities ( PTP & PTMP).
• Ensure that MW deployment datasheet is updated and Submitted the Regulators (NCC) bi-annually.
• Overall project planning, delivery and timely update on project progress.
• Ensure regulatory compliance in the use of assigned frequency channels/bandwidth.
• Report on capacity, inventory and utilization of applicable Access Network platform.
• Provide detailed engineering documentation to support and ensure successful Project implementation.
• Provide the required support to escalated issues from Operation teams.
• Effectively manage radio licenses to meet customer requirements.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

• B.Sc / HND in Engineering.
• Minimum years of Experience: 7
• Ability to workwith minimum supervision.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Ownership and initiatives.
• Good troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to evaluate and articulate the cost trade-offs associated with various network and circuit implementations.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Project, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of network planning tools like Pathloss, MapInfo etc.
• Ability to engage and communicate with vendors, service providers, employees, and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability and willingness to work long hours and meet tight deadlines
• Travelling may be required at short notice.
• Ability to analyse and interpret detailed technical solution and implement into network planning document.

Competencies:

• Understanding of Microwave radios Technology.
• Good knowledgeof Ceragon/Ubiquiti/Dragon Wave/Radwin PTMP Radios.
• Good Knowledge of various protection schemes namely LMSP, SNCP ERPS, LAG Ring & Mesh Protection, etc.
• Good knowledge and experience on Microwave radios technologies

Demands of the Job

• This role demands prompt and timely delivery of customer’s service, as well as good inventory and stock management.

Job Title: IP Engineer

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Permanent
Department: Technical

Responsibilities

• The IP Engineer will be responsible for designing, integrating and implementing IP based services on the Company’s network.

Other responsibilities include:

• Providing innovative network solutions and engaging OEMs when required.
• Driving the company’s IPv6 strategy
• Network design, planning, administration and maintenance.
• IP multicast setup and IOS-XE, IOS-XR router deployments
• Ensuring knowledge transfer for level-1 IPNOC.
• Troubleshooting and resolving WAN/LAN connectivity issues.
• Managing bandwidth of the IP backbone for optimal performance.
• Performing routine checks and maintenance on all network elements.
• Routing protocol troubleshooting experience in a large scale network (BGP, IS-ISOSPF, EIGRP)
• Strong experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers and switches.
• Monitoring of network elements and ensuring prompt repair and restoration of all faulty/down sites/links.
• Installation, configuration and maintenance of network equipment such as routers, switches and firewalls like Cisco ASA, Fortigate
• Exploring existing knowledge base and make recommendation to improve systems, solutions and processes

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum years of Experience: 3.
• Relevant professional/technical certifications like CCNP, JNCIS, (CCIE is an advantage)
• Good presentation skills.
• Relationship Management skills.
• Time & self-management skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good knowledge of networking technologies – TCP/IP, BGP, DNS, VPNs, EVPN, VxLAN, SDWAN, SDNetc.
• Hands on experience configuringFirewalls, Cisco and Juniper routers,
• Service provider experience in technologies like MPLS L2VPN,L3VPN,ISIS,BGP, Segment Routing
• Proven capacity in designing and implementing complex, high performance networks with multiple locations and applications, preferably service provider networks.
• Scripting knowledge is an added advantage.

Demands of the Job

• There could be a need to travel.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Ability and willingness to work long hours and meet tight deadlines

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer – Graduate Trainee

Location: Lagos

Job Purpose

• We are searching for a dependable graduate engineer trainee to join our capable team.
• The graduate engineer trainee will be responsible for completing all tasks assigned by the supervisor, assisting other engineers with projects, conducting research, and writing reports.
• You should be able to follow instructions, but also take initiative and come up with original ideas.
• To be successful as a graduate engineer trainee, you should have a growth mindset and a commitment to lifelong learning. Outstanding candidates should be highly observant, willing to assist wherever possible, and eager to readily engage with Engineers outside of their area of specialization.

Responsibilities

• Understanding project requirements and completing all duties assigned by the Supervisor.
• Shadowing senior staff members, asking questions, and assisting wherever possible.
• Raising concerns and making suggestions for improvement where appropriate.
• Conducting research and traveling to sites.
• Observing health and safety regulations at all times.
• Participating in meetings and attending workshops and other training initiatives.
• Analyzing data and writing reports according to specifications.
• Taking notes and sharing your findings with your Supervisor and other relevant stakeholders.
• Establishing professional relationships with staff.
• Maintaining a high degree of professionalism and diligence.
• Develop testing processes, and perform testing and validation of new designs.
• Generate working prototypes for beta testing and customer demonstration.
• Perform engineering calculations to support design work.
• Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications using computer software.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, and work with vendors and contractors.
• Perform detailed documentation to track project development and design process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or in a related field.
• Previous experience in a technical field would be an advantage.
• Exceptional technical and problem-solving skills and reasoning ability.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly.
• Must be self-motivated and a great team worker.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Superb time management and professionalism.
• A growth mindset and willingness to accept criticism.

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer

Location: Lagos

Job Summary & Purpose

• The CFO has primary responsibility for the planning, staffing, implementation, and management of all the financial activities of the company.
• This includes the business planning, budgeting, accounting, treasury, and financing areas of our businesses.
• As a start-up, this role requires an ability to clearly establish priorities, be an effective member of the leadership team, and have a solution-oriented, hands-on approach towards any given task.

Responsibilities

• Providing direction and management of the finance and accounting functions for the UK holding company, along with our Nigeria and other West African subsidiaries (through own staff and/or contracted services).
• Refining and controlling the financial planning, budgeting, performance reporting, and accounting activities of the company.
• Efficiently managing the treasury function of the company, including working capital, liquidity, collections and payments, and foreign exchange.
• Assisting in raising and deploying a Series A capital raise, including oversight of data room and investor relations initiatives.
• Providing strategic and operational guidance and recommendations to the CEO and members of the leadership team.
• Facilitating relationships with the company’s banks, investors, and business partners to achieve Company’s general objectives while ensuring compliance to all relevant legal and KYC regulations.
• Overseeing all formal Finance, Accounting, HR, and IT related policies and procedures.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

• Bachelor’s or Higher Educational Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7 to 10+ years of relevant work experience, including several years direct responsibility for the accounting function of a company.
• Prior experience in working with start-ups or new business initiatives in a larger organization, esp. involving mobile apps, identity verification, or digital payments.
• Familiarity with multi-currency, cloud-based accounting software.
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory compliance requirements for financial transactions and mobile/digital services
• Familiarity with structuring capital raising agreements with international investors.
• Chartered Accountant or CPA qualification.
• International experience working in virtual teams and variety of jurisdictions.
• Good standing with relevant professional and regulatory organizations.
• English proficiency, with fluency in additional languages (esp. French) an advantage.
• Ability to reside and work in Lagos, Nigeria (with interest in possibile relocation to UK at a later date.

Job Title: Managed Security Services Engineer

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Permanent
Department: Technical

Responsibilities

• Security Services Engineer will be responsible for the implementation, integration, configuration, development, and support of all stages of the security services (SD-WAN, SASE, DDoS etc.) Process.
• This includes troubleshooting and optimizing already existing networks to get them up to speed. You may also need to provide demonstrations, assisting the sales teams with technical experience, and helping to cut costs and streamline operations.

The Security Services Engineer’s responsibilities shall also include:

• Integrate SD-WAN, SASE, DDoS and other security solutions
• Ability to demonstrate the effectiveness of a range of managed security solutions
• Work on positively impacting the operational potency of managed security solutions
• Day-to-day observance of the operational impact of the deployed services performance
• Threat response to security incidences, performing actions that isolates client’s network
• Identify security issues and risks, and develop mitigation plans
• Interpret Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and apply them to appropriate network devices.
• Evaluate and recommend new and emerging cloud security solutions and technologies
• Participate in company’s tier 2 and tier 3 security operations support
• Participate in security incident analysis relating to offered services handling

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

• First Degree in a relevant field.
• At least 3 year experience in infrastructure or application-level vulnerability testing and auditing.
• At least 3 years of system, network and/or application security experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with WAN related technologies.
• Consistent implementation of managed security solutions at different levels.
• At least 2 years of experience working with: Systems security, Network security, Firewalls, IDS / IPS, vulnerability assessments, incident response.
• Knowledge of network routing and security protocols and implementations: TCP/IP, SSL, IPSEC VPN, SSL VPN, and VLANs.
• Analyze events and logs using security event management tools.
• Strong experience and detailed technical knowledge in security engineering, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, and application security.
• Knowledge of network and web related protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, IPSEC, HTTP, HTTPS, routing protocols)
• Strong understanding of a process driven environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging/troubleshooting skills
• CCSP or Security+ certification or equivalent.

Demands of the Job

• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Strong customer service experience and orientation required.
• Availability to work extra hours in times of emergency and specialized project deliveries.
• Understand and manage the pressure of a 24×7 customer support environment.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve systems problems and issue.

Job Title: Network Security Engineer

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Permanent
Department: Technical

Responsibilities

• The Network Security Engineer will ensure that applications and infrastructure are designed and implemented to the highest security standards, thus maintaining and enhancing customer trust.
• He will participate in security audits, risk analysis, vulnerability testing and security reviews on all Company’s IPNGN infrastructures.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Identify security issues and risks, and develop mitigation plans
• Ensure the overall security posture of the network
• Secure network by enforcing policies; defining and monitoring access
• Interpret Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and apply them to appropriate network devices
• Develop and interpret security policies and procedures
• Mentor junior members of the IP and security team
• Participate in security compliance efforts (e.g., PCIDSS and ISO27001)
• Develop and deliver training materials and perform general security awareness and specific security technology training
• Evaluate and recommend new and emerging security products and technologies
• Participate in company’s tier 2 and tier 3 security operations support
• Participate in incident handling

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 3 – 4 years experience in infrastructure or application-level vulnerability testing and auditing.
• At least 3 years of system, network and/or application security experience.
• 3 – 4 years of experience working with: Cisco Routers & Switches, operating systems, (e.g. Windows and/or Linux), Network Administration, and TCP/IP.
• At least 2 years of experience working with: Systems security, Network security, Firewalls, IDS / IPS, vulnerability assessments, incident response.
• Consistent implementation of security solutions at different levels.
• Knowledge of network routing and security protocols and implementations: TCP/IP, SSL, IPSEC VPN, SSL VPN, and VLANs.
• Analyze events and logs using security event management tools.
• Strong experience and detailed technical knowledge in security engineering, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, and application security.
• Knowledge of network and web related protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, IPSEC, HTTP, HTTPS, routing protocols)
• Strong understanding of a process driven environment.
• CCNA, CCSP or Security+ certification or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Strong customer service experience and orientation required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Demands of the Job

• Availability to work extra hours in times of emergency and specialized project deliveries.
• Understand and manage the pressure of a 24×7 customer support environment
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve systems problems and issues.

Job Title: Business Development Executive

Location: Lagos

Job summary
The Business Development Officer’s responsibilities include identifying company products and services that are underperforming, developing an in-depth knowledge of company offerings, pricing, and policies, and improving existing sales proposals.

Responsibilities

• Developing and sustaining solid relationships with company stakeholders and customers.
• Analyzing customer feedback data to determine whether customers are satisfied with company products and services.
• Providing insight into product development and competitive positioning.
• Analyzing financial data and developing effective strategies to reduce business costs and increase company profits.
• Conducting market research to identify new business opportunities.
• Collaborating with company executives to determine the most viable, cost-effective approach to pursue new business opportunities.
• Meeting with potential investors to present company offerings and negotiate business deals.

Requirements
Academic Qualification:

• A good First Degree in Business Development or Business Administration and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA)
• Chattered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
• The Institute of Sales and Marketing Management (ISMM)

Experience:

• 4 – 6 years of Sales or Marketing experience

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to perform duties independently under general, minimal supervision within specific assignments.
• Strong presentation skills.
• A deep understanding for marketing principles
• Sales planning & Closing skills
• Identification of customer needs and challenges

Job Title: Quality, Health, Safety & Environment Officer

Location: Lagos
Reports to: General Manager, Operations & Managing Director

Job Summary & Purpose

• We are currently sourcing a Quality, Health, and Safety & Environment Officer to join our team and support the day-to-day activities of our Operations Department.
• The responsibilities of this role include ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety, social and environmental laws, procedures, guidelines, and specifications and providing advice on measures needed to minimise hazards or unhealthy situations on project sites.
• To be successful in this role, you should have solid knowledge in HSE and sustainability legislation and procedures for the production and manufacturing industry, specifically FMCG, food and beverage.
• Ultimately, you will carry out risk assessments, audits and observe all QHSE related activities and policies within a project location and ensure operational compliance with all statutory regulations that will lead to zero incidences at customers/project sites.

Responsibilities

• Ensures operations are conducted in a safe and efficient manner and in conformance to federal, provincial and company safety regulations by integrating and implementing company and third-party QHSE policies and procedures.
• Performs post-incident investigations and communicates with the QHSE Manager and others until all action items have been closed.
• File QHSE documents and participates in job risk analysis and continual improvement.
• Compile safety programs and ensure conformance to safe work practice by all employees.
• Preparation of all the required safety documents (Risk Assessment, Method Statement, etc.) for work permits at client location
• Implement and maintain health and safety standards to mitigate hazards at both site and workplace.
• Identify and develop relevant training programs for all employees.
• Keep all safety records for all site engagements and offices.
• Recommend appropriate protective equipment for all employees and keep records of the PPEs allocation.
• Supervise the activities of all the Safety Officers that will be on-site.
• Maintain compliance with all safety regulations.
• Planning of monthly safety drills
• Review existing safety policies and update them where necessary
• Assess possible risks and ensure that preventive measures are taken.
• Regularly inspect all tools and equipment and keep record of the maintenance activities on them.
• Ensures Quality compliance for all activities at office and on-site.
• Make sure that the company supports safe work practises and complies with the law.
• Help the company develop HSE strategies and plans.
• List all workplace accidents and incidents for reporting and statistical purposes.
• Keep up to date with H&S legislation that will affect the company.
• Help write management reports, including bulletins and newsletters.
• Make sure that all equipment is installed and operated safely.

Education / Professional Qualification

• A graduate Degree in Environmental Studies, Sustainability, or related courses.

Experience:

• At least 3 – 4 years of proven work experience in industrial and occupational safety
• Sound knowledge of HSE laws and best practises
• Certification in safety (GHSE, NEBOSH, OSHA) or professional membership is an added advantage

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Advanced knowledge of risk assessment and hazard identification
• Superior knowledge of PPE usage and handling, work at height, hot work, hoisting, and confined space procedures
• MS Office proficiency – Words / Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook / Projects.
• Organisation and time management skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Highly motivated, proactive and target driven.
• Creative and innovative.
• Confident and assertive.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to deliver quality service always.
• Strong analytical and logical problem-solving abilities.
• Energetic, independent, and self-driven.
• Willing to travel locally and internationally.