VACANCIES

Title:               SYSTEM ENGINEER
Reports To:    Chief Executive Officer
Location:         Apia 
Deadline:         Monday 22nd April 2024

SSCC OVERVIEW

Samoa Submarine Cable Company (SSCC) is a private company registered in Apia Samoa which owns and operates two submarine cable systems called the “Tui-Samoa” and the “Manatua”. SSCC’s mandate is to deliver fast, reliable and affordable internet services to stimulate ICT innovation and development as an enabler of economic growth and social prosperity for the people of Samoa.

POSITION OVERVIEW

SSCC has an exciting and empowering position within the Technical Operations team.  In this team, you will apply systems engineering skills with day-to-day operational support functions for the cable systems under the leadership of the Head of Technical services.  You will be a vital member of the operations team for the Samoa Submarine Cable Company (SSCC). Individuals in this team enjoy the variety of work with the ability to support several platforms and engage a vast number of stakeholders.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

  • You will hold a bachelor’s degree in computer science
  • You will have a solid IT Network experience with Layer 3 switching and routing demonstrable experience
  • You will have Network traffic QoS qualification or relevant experience
  • You will have some cisco qualification or equivalent relevant experience
  • You will hold a valid driver’s license
  • You must be a reliable and an honest team player

In addition to the above, the following technical competencies and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

  • Technical Decision Making
  • Good Communication skills in English and Samoan
  • Leadership

The full job description is available upon request by emailing [email protected]. Salary will commensurate with experience.

Applications to include updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) together with certified copies of your academic certificates and achievements, recent police report (within 6 months) and written reference(s) and previous employers.

Deadline for submissions is Monday 22nd April 2024

Submissions to be addressed to:

Acting Chief Executive Officer

Samoa Submarine Cable Company

Please email your applications to [email protected] or alternatively, they can be dropped off to the SSCC Main Office, Unit 203A, Gold Star Building, ACC Mall, APIA (upstairs from Milani Café).