Job title: IP Network Engineer Job at Layer3
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Job description: Layer3 is one of the fastest growing network and security infrastructure companies in West Africa, providing award-winning services, including managed and cloud services, network security, IT infrastructure management, virtualization and mobile device management solutions. Our unique model integrates 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 offer unparalleled services and after sales support to some of the most demanding customers.We are recruiting to fill the position below:Job Position: IP Network EngineerJob Location: LagosJob Summary
- The IP Network Engineer will also be responsible for planning, directing and coordinating activities required to fulfil and support network services to enterprise customers. These include the management of existing and development of new network infrastructure systems, as well as managing system and network administration.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Drive Digital Transformation Agenda using Cloud, Security, Big-Data, IOT, SDN, SDS, SDWAN, and 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 6 years of 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.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: using the Job Position as the subject of the email.Note
- Interview Process: Our interview process at Layer3 is a multi-stage process. This process is designed to for us to know you better and how well you fit into the Layer3 culture. We are eager to meet you.
- Only qualified candidates would be contacted.
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Job date: Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:25:36 GMT