Description
The person will lead the planning, deployment, and ongoing operational management of internet connectivity across TCF schools, ensuring timely execution, solution quality, and long-term reliability.
The role requires close coordination with regional, area, school, finance, and HO IT teams, as well as external Telcos/ISPs. The individual will be expected to proactively identify bottlenecks, drive follow-ups, and ensure measurable progress across the school network.
- Lead on-ground feasibility assessments in coordination with regional, area, and school teams.
- Deploying internet solutions (broadband, fiber, GSM/4G, P2P) based on site needs and availability.
Required Skills
- Strong understanding of: Broadband, Fiber, GSM/4G/LTE, and P2P wireless technologies
- Wi-Fi planning for multi-client environments and management of Routers, switches, access points & P2P radios
- Experience in vendor and Telco coordination
- Ability to conduct site surveys and feasibility assessments
- Strong field deployment and troubleshooting capability
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; able to evaluate multiple connectivity options and recommend optimal solutions based on cost, reliability, and scalability
- Strong project coordination skills with the ability to independently drive initiatives to completion
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to present technical options clearly to non-technical stakeholders
- Strong follow-up discipline and ability to ensure progress across multiple sites simultaneously
- Strong documentation, reporting, and progress-tracking skills
- Ability to travel frequently and work in remote/rural environments
- Excellent communication and project management
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field.
Experience
5 years of experience in network deployment, ISP/Telco operations, or field IT infrastructure, with strong hands-on exposure to multi-site connectivity projects.
