• Application Deadline:
• Position: Network Engineer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• City Victoria Island


• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  

Short Summary of the Job

• Reporting to the Head of Engineering, this role will be responsible for participating in IP network operation, infrastructure connectivity and security planning as well as development.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in IP network operation, infrastructure connectivity, security planning as well as development


• Support network design and implementation for core and client networks


• Ensure all IP devices are secured and within operational limits


• Support daily IP network operation, project management and services monitoring


• Conduct network analyzing and troubleshooting


• Coordinate with Regional IP Registry


• Document all network changes


• Other task assigned by line manager. 

Education and/or Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electronics / Communications / Network / Computer Engineering (or equivalent)


• IP Certification, preferably from Cisco on CCNP level equivalent or above.

Essential Skills / Knowledge:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in IP Network and System Support


• LAN/WAN technology including: TCP/IP (routers, configuration and setup), Security (firewalls - Cisco, Juniper, Barracuda), Network management (switches, hubs, fiber-optic, cabling, packet sniffing)


• Advanced knowledge in Router, Catalyst, Load Balancer, Firewall, Security, Internet Connection, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP4, VPN, Frame Relay, TCP/IP, LAN/ WAN, VLAN, Spanning Tree, Ethereal


• Knowledge in Unix/ Linux, Shell script, IDS, QoS, Video/ Streaming Protocols,


• Experience designing last mile access solutions for different environments (DSL, microwave radio, PTP and PTP radio, fibre etc.)


• Strong written and oral communications skills in English


• Willing to perform work or provide support outside office hours


• Highly motivated and resourceful


• Must be a team player and be able to prioritize different request and requirements.


• Hand-on design and operation of network like BGP and MPLS.

Desirable Skills / Knowledge:

• Experience in ISP and managing a sizable IP network


• Experience in liaising with Regional IP Registry (APNIC, RIPE, AfriNIC etc)


• Knowledge of structure cabling and VoIP.