Layer3 is looking to fill the position of IP Network Engineer in Lagos. In this role, you will be responsible for managing IP/MPLS networks, as well as BGP, OSPF, SDN, and cloud services.
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Quick Summary of IP Network Engineer Job at Layer3 – Lagos
| Company | Layer3 |
| Category | Jobs |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Job title | IP Network Engineer at Layer3 |
| Location | Lagos |
| Experience Required | 4 – 5 years |
| Application Deadline | Not Specified. |
About Layer3
Layer3 is one of the fastest growing network and security infrastructure firms in West Africa, delivering award-winning services including managed and cloud services, network security, IT infrastructure management, virtualization and mobile device management solutions.
Our unique model combines best-of-breed technologies from global leaders such as Juniper Networks, Blue Coat, Polycom, AirWatch, F5, Extreme Networks and VMware coupled with our next-generation metro fiber networks to provide unparalleled services and after-sales support to some of the most demanding customers.
We are now recruiting for the following position:
Position Summary
The IP Network Engineer will be responsible for planning, organizing and managing activities required to fulfill and support network services to enterprise clients. This includes the administration of the system and network as well as developing new and managing current network infrastructure solutions.
Job Responsibilities
- Extensive hands-on engineering level support on switching and routing technologies such as BGP, OSPF, MPLS/VPLS, spanning tree protocols e.g.; MSTP, RSTP, 802.1x, 802.11, 802.16, VPN, DMVPN, SDN, VRRP/HSRP, WAN Acceleration, QoS, VoIP, VTC, cloud, Automation and similar network technologies.
- Ability to analyze and troubleshoot network communications failures and bottlenecks.
- Ability to analyze system logs, identifying potential issues and troubleshooting any reported network problems.
- Switching tasks include VTP, ISL/ 802.1q, IPSec and GRE Tunneling, VLANs, Ether Channel, Trunking, Port Security, STP and RSTP.
- Configuration of LAN/WAN/WLAN links using VSI/ L2VC, for MPLS L2VPN will be required to be available for on-call duties on a need basis.
- Understands and assist in technical strategies in the design, configuration and maintenance of LAN, WAN and wireless networks to ensure the stability, integrity and operational effectiveness and efficiency of network services.
- Participates in the design and configuration of internal and/or external networks as required for assigned projects.
- Supervise IP/MPLS services’ implementation covering the installations, testing & handover.
- Proactively perform corrective maintenance for IP/MPLS network.
- Develop automation and other internal systems and tools to assist in the care and feeding of the IP/MPLS network and integration activities.
- Responsible for network planning, configuration, and implementation.
- Design and develop routing topology for Core /Access/Metro/Edge network infrastructures and for converged data & communications services and their successful integration.
- Drive Digital Transformation Agenda using Cloud, Security, Big-Data, IOT, SDN, SDS, SDWAN.
- Responding to RFQ & preparing proposals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology or related field or its equivalent.
- Minimum of 4 – 5 years relevant experience in troubleshooting and managing IP networks.
- Hands-on experience in Cisco, Juniper, Fortigate, Bluecoat is required.
- A thorough understanding of network technology and protocols.
- Operating systems knowledge.
- Advanced knowledge in cabling structured network.
- Possess high level interpersonal communication skills.
- CCNA or JNCIA certification is required.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications to: careers@layer3.com.ng using the job title as the subject of the mail.
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