Senior Associate, Access Network Planning at Equinix Nigeria

Equinix Nigeria • Victoria Island, Lagos • 0

Full Time , Hybrid BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate 6 - 8 years

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Posted Jul 25, 2026

ICT / Computer&nbsp

Job Description

Job Summary

The Access Network planning Engineer (GPON) will be responsible for designing, deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting GPON-based fibre optics networks while ensuring optimal performance and supporting technical operations.

Responsibilities

Assist in the design, deployment, and maintenance of GPON Enterprise/SME Networks.
Oversee implementation of GPON network projects in line with scope, design standards, and agreed timelines.
Translate customer requirements into scalable network designs and execute deployment projects according to technical standards.
Conduct pre- and post-deployment GPON heatmap analysis to validate coverage, capacity, and performance.
Overall project planning, delivering, and updating on Project milestones through out project lifecycle.
Provide technical support during implementation, migration, and post-deployment phases.
Provide support as required on last mile connections, involving GPON and sometimes Access radios.
Keep inventory / database of all deployed GPON links in the network.
Provide the required support to GPON escalated issues from field support team
Good knowledge of other Access transmission mediums.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science or related discipline.
6 - 8 years of relevant work experience.
Ability to interpret topography, network design maps and CAD Designs.
Strong Experience in GPON Technology and fibre optic transmission networks.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good Time management skills.
Ability to work under minimal supervision.
May be required to travel out of station on a very short notice.
Good understanding of ITU-T G.984 and G.987 Standards for GPON and XG-PON.
BBF.247 GPON ONU Certification will be an added advantage.

Interested and qualified? Go to Equinix Nigeria on careers.equinix.com to apply

Submit your application before the deadline.