Network Engineer at Layer3
Layer3
Lagos, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
## Title: Network Engineer
About the Role
An established company is recruiting a Network Engineer to provide comprehensive engineering-level support across network infrastructure, technologies, and services. This role encompasses design, configuration, implementation, and maintenance of complex network systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on engineering 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 automation, and similar network technologies
- Analyze and troubleshoot network communications failures and bottlenecks
- Analyze system logs to identify potential issues and resolve reported network problems
- Perform switching tasks including VTP, ISL/802.1q, IPSec and GRE Tunneling, VLANs, EtherChannel, Trunking, Port Security, STP, and RSTP
- Configure LAN/WAN/WLAN links using VSI/L2VC and MPLS L2VPN services
- Develop technical strategies for the design, configuration, and maintenance of LAN, WAN, and wireless networks to ensure stability, integrity, and operational effectiveness
- Participate in the design and configuration of internal and external networks for assigned projects
- Supervise IP/MPLS services implementation, including installations, testing, and handover
- Perform proactive corrective maintenance for IP/MPLS networks
- Develop automation tools and internal systems to support network operations and integration activities
- Lead network planning, configuration, and implementation initiatives
- Design and develop routing topology for Core, Access, Metro, and Edge network infrastructures
- Drive Digital Transformation initiatives using Cloud, Security, Big Data, IoT, SDN, SDS, and SD-WAN technologies
- Respond to RFQs and prepare technical proposals
- Provide on-call support on an as-needed basis
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electronics Engineering
Location
Lagos, Nigeria