• Application Deadline:
• Position: Network Engineer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 6 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  
  

JOB PURPOSE:

• The Network Engineer will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating activities required to deliver and support network services for enterprise customers, including managing existing and new network infrastructure and system/network administration.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide hands-on engineering-level support on switching and routing technologies including BGP, OSPF, MPLS/VPLS, spanning tree protocols (MSTP, RSTP), 802.1x, 802.11, 802.16, VPN, DMVPN, SDN, VRRP/HSRP, WAN Acceleration, QoS, VoIP, VTC, Cloud, and Automation.


• Analyze and troubleshoot network communication failures and bottlenecks.


• Review system logs to identify potential issues and troubleshoot network problems.


• Perform switching tasks such as VTP, ISL/802.1q, IPSec and GRE Tunneling, VLANs, EtherChannel, Trunking, Port Security, STP, and RSTP.


• Configure LAN/WAN/WLAN links using VSI/L2VC for MPLS L2VPN.


• Participate in on-call duties as required.


• Contribute to design, configuration, and maintenance of LAN, WAN, and wireless networks ensuring stability, integrity, and operational efficiency.


• Design and configure internal/external networks for assigned projects.


• Supervise implementation, testing, and handover of IP/MPLS services.


• Perform proactive corrective maintenance for IP/MPLS networks.


• Develop automation and tools for IP/MPLS network operations and integration.


• Plan, configure, and implement network solutions.


• Design and develop routing topology for core, access, metro, and edge infrastructures.


• Drive digital transformation initiatives using Cloud, Security, Big Data, IoT, SDN, SDS, and SD-WAN.


• Respond to RFQs and prepare technical proposals.

KEY SKILLS ACQUIRED

• Cisco


• Juniper


• Fortigate


• Bluecoat


• BGP


• OSPF


• MPLS


• VPLS


• VPN


• DMVPN


• SDN


• VRRP/HSRP


• QoS


• VoIP


• VTC


• VLANs


• Trunking


• EtherChannel


• GRE/IPSec Tunnels


• Cloud Networking


• Automation


• SD-WAN


• Linux/OS knowledge


• Structured Cabling


• Troubleshooting

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.


• Minimum of 6 years relevant experience troubleshooting and managing IP networks.


• Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, Fortigate, and Bluecoat.


• Thorough understanding of networking technologies and protocols.


• Strong knowledge of operating systems.


• Advanced structured cabling knowledge.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.