FIBER TECHNICIAN (2 Positions) – Paratus Botswana

Paratus Botswana is part of the Paratus Group, a Pan-African network operator. Paratus Botswana, offers leading network connectivity, internet, voice, satellite and hosting solutions that can support any business with a full-service and full­coverage network.

FIBER TECHNICIAN (2 Positions)

The Fiber Technician’s main duty will be to install and repair fibre optic cables.

Duties will include:

• Proactive monitoring and maintenance and corrective actions during faults. Network installation, testing & commissioning, integration
• Incident and problem resolution as directed by NOC / TAC
• Provide Service Desk / NOC cover during an Emergency / Disaster Recovery event
• Afterhours support and travel

Qualifications and Experience: Technical certifications including useof Fiber equipment such as splicers and OTDR’s. CCNA or JNCIA would be an advantage. 5 years’ Senior Field Engineer experience, technical experience in telecom industry, with at least 3 years in second level technical support or equivalent

Knowledge of platforms including DWDM, OTN, SDH, Data (Ethernet, IP/MPLS, OSPF, BGP). Knowledge in supporting transmission and switching equipment from leading manufacturers, i.e., Mikrotik, Juniper, Tejas Networks etc Experience working with AC and DC power as well as PSU units