IP Network Engineer
Layer3 · Lagos ·
- Employment
- Full time
- Category
- Network engineering
- Experience
- 3+ years
HIRING
IP Network Engineer | Layer3
📍 Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Job Field: ICT / Computer
About the Role
Layer3 is seeking an IP Network Engineer to plan, implement, manage, and support enterprise network infrastructure and services. The role involves network administration, troubleshooting, IP/MPLS implementation, and the design of scalable network solutions for enterprise customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide engineering-level support for switching and routing technologies including BGP, OSPF, MPLS/VPLS, VPN, DMVPN, SDN, QoS, VoIP, cloud, automation, and related technologies.
- Analyze and troubleshoot network failures, bottlenecks, and system logs.
- Configure switching technologies including VLANs, trunking, EtherChannel, STP/RSTP, IPSec, GRE tunneling, and port security.
- Configure LAN/WAN/WLAN links using VSI/L2VC for MPLS L2VPN.
- Assist in the design, configuration, and maintenance of LAN, WAN, and wireless networks.
- Participate in internal and external network design and implementation projects.
- Supervise IP/MPLS service implementation, testing, and handover.
- Perform corrective maintenance on IP/MPLS networks.
- Develop automation tools and systems to support network operations.
- Plan, configure, and implement network infrastructure.
- Design routing topologies for Core, Access, Metro, and Edge networks.
- Support digital transformation initiatives involving Cloud, Security, Big Data, IoT, SDN, SDS, and SD-WAN.
- Respond to RFQs and prepare technical proposals.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience troubleshooting and managing IP networks.
- CCNA or JNCIA certification.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, Fortigate, and Bluecoat technologies.
- Strong understanding of network technologies and protocols.
- Knowledge of operating systems and structured network cabling.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
📧 Apply via: [email protected]