• Application Deadline:
• Position: Core IP Network Engineer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• City Victoria Island


• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  

Job Summary

• 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 all network operation (IP network, wireless/wired/optical last mile), infrastructure connectivity, security planning as well as development.


• Support network design and implementation for enterprise 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 analysis and troubleshooting.


• Coordinate with Regional IP Registry.


• Document all network changes.


• Any other duties from time to time as required by the organization.

Qualifications

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


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


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

Essential Skills / knowledge / Traits:

• Hands-on experience in the design and operation of 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 / Traits:

• 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.