Network Engineer - Electronic PayPlus Limited, Lagos

An established company is recruiting for the following position. Key Responsibilities: Network Design & Operations

• Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and resilient LAN, WAN, WLAN, and data center network infrastructures.

• Configure, manage, and support network devices including routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers.

• Ensure continuous availability of network services supporting card manufacturing, personalization, and secure production systems.

• Monitor network performance, capacity, and availability; proactively identify and resolve issues to minimize downtime.

Security & Compliance

• Implement and enforce network security controls in line with PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, and internal information security policies.

• Manage firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), network segmentation, and access controls within secure zones.

• Support security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing activities related to network infrastructure.

• Maintain secure connectivity between production, personalization, and corporate environments while ensuring strict segregation of duties.

Incident Management & Troubleshooting

• Diagnose and resolve complex network incidents, outages, and performance issues within defined SLAs.

• Provide second- and third-level network support and participate in on-call or after-hours support as required.

• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive measures.

Change & Vendor Management

• Participate in change management processes, including documentation, testing, approvals, and implementation of network changes.

• Work with hardware, software, and service vendors to procure, deploy, and maintain network solutions.

• Manage service providers and ensure compliance with contractual and security obligations.

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain up-to-date network diagrams, configurations, policies, and operational procedures.

• Identify opportunities for network optimization, automation, and improved resilience.

• Stay current with emerging networking and security technologies relevant to card manufacturing environments.