• Application Deadline:
• Position: Network Engineer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Abuja


• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  

Network Engineer

• The Network Engineer will be responsible for installing, maintaining and supporting IP communication networks.


• Your goals would include the smooth operation of communication networks in order to provide maximum performance and availability for devices and individual users (staff, clients, customers, suppliers so on.).


• This role would require a solid understanding of networking and routing protocols and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues, while securing the network.

Duties and responsibilities

• Install new hardware, systems, and IP network software.


• Install, configure, maintain network services, equipment and devices.


• Support administration of servers and server clusters.


• Manage all system back-up and restore protocol.


• Plan and support IP networks and computing infrastructure.


• Perform troubleshooting analysis of routers, switches and firewalls.


• Document network problems and resolution for future reference.


• Monitor system performance and implement performance tuning.


• Manage user accounts, permissions, email, anti-virus, anti-spam.


• Oversee software and network security.


• Ensure the stability of network infrastructure throughout the region and timely delivery of projects.


• Manage and implement operation related projects to maintain and enhance customer service satisfaction, network stability and scalability with business growth.


• Work with customers to provide remote troubleshooting and resolution of network issues.


• Work with customers at varying levels of experience or technical capability under varying time constraints.


• Responsible for creating network diagrams for new services and projects and update diagrams for upgrades to existing installations.


• Technical fault analysis and troubleshooting.


• Maintenance of data centre environment – cabling, labelling, standards and so on.


• Provide technical support to a wide range of users, both internal and external.


• Monitor network security and alerts


• Carrying out other duties as may be assigned.

Qualification and requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering or any other related field or equivalent.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills.


• Thorough knowledge of IP networking essentials.


• Ability to develop documentation including user guides.


• Ability to work in a collaborative and fast paced environment.


• Self-motivated and able to deliver on projects after being given high-level objectives.


• Ability to document and provide reports on day-to-day activities. including support and installations.


• IP, MPLS, SDH, JUNOs, Cisco iOS.


• Good understanding of the issues involved with administering and maintaining corporate/client infrastructure.


• Experienced in assisting and supporting client applications.


• Able to assist with basic troubleshooting, backup, and archiving.


• Familiar with providing first and second line support to customers.


• Inventory management of software licenses, software, hardware, and other IT supplies.