Senior Associate, Access Network Planning (Hybrid)

2026-07-27
Victoria, Canada
6 - 8
Information Technology

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Associate, Access Network Planning

Job ID: JR-161097
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
Industry: Manufacturing

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

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

Qualifications

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

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