IP CORE NETWORK ENGINEER AT SWIFT NETWORKS LIMITED| NETWORK ENGINEERING JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Swift Networks Limited is a facilities-based telecommunications services provider. The company was founded in 2002, since inception, Swift Networks has invested heavily in “next generation” networking technologies to build a multi-service network platform. Due to rapid expansion, we are looking for a qualified candidate to fill a creative technical position as we hope to maintain our status as the leading broadband connectivity services provider in Nigeria.

Job Description:

We are seeking a high-velocity and strategically elite IP Core Network Engineer to anchor the NOC engine of our leading ISP. In the mission-critical world of broadband delivery, success is defined by "Infrastructure Sovereignty", the ability to harmonize massive traffic flows with the clinical precision required for MPLS, BGP, OSPF, and L2/L3 VPNs. This role is designed for a "Backbone Architect" with 3–5 years of experience who can blend "Technical Grit" (troubleshooting complex routing incidents) with the "Strategic Agility" required to scale our core network for growing demand.

Requirements:

1. Core Orchestration & Routing Governance

• Routing Sovereignty: Monitor and maintain the IP core (BGP, OSPF, ISIS) with millimetric focus, acting as the primary "Source of Global Connectivity."

• VPN Architecture: Troubleshoot and optimize MPLS, L2/L3 VPNs, and QoS, providing the "Structural Foundation" for seamless customer service delivery.

• Gateway Stewardship: Manage the Internet Gateway (IGW) and core transit networks, ensuring the "Source of Route Policy Optimization" is elite and efficient.

2. Tactical Resilience & Incident Logic

• Troubleshooting Sovereignty: Act as the primary technical escalation point for core incidents, acting as the primary "Source of Rapid Issue Resolution" (<15-minute MTTR).

• Analysis Architecture: Utilize tools like Wireshark and NetFlow to identify anomalies and security threats, providing the "Analytical Foundation" for root cause analysis.

• Maintenance Stewardship: Execute software upgrades, hardware acceptance tests, and configuration audits, maintaining the "Source of Network Health."

3. Evolution Integrity & Capacity Power

• Redundancy Sovereignty: Ensure compliance with ISP regulations and peering agreements (IXP), acting as the primary "Source of Network Survivability (FRR/SR)."

• Planning Architecture: Collaborate with design engineers for capacity planning and peering implementations, providing the "Visual Foundation" for backbone scaling.

• Automation Logic: Leverage familiarity with SDN, Python, or Ansible to improve NOC workflows, utilizing 3–5 years of ISP expertise to maximize the "Source of Operational Velocity."

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Education: HND (Upper Credit) or BSc (2:1) in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or related fields.

• Experience: 3–5 years in IP core network operations, preferably within an ISP or telecom NOC.

• Certifications: Professional-level certifications (CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE) are highly desirable.

Technical Mastery

• Protocols: Strong hands-on experience with BGP, OSPF, ISIS, MPLS, L2VPN, and L3VPN.

• Hardware: Practical experience configuring Cisco or equivalent high-end IP routers and switches.

• Monitoring: Proficiency with NOC tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, or Nagios.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs to: hr@swiftng.net and use the Job Position as the subject of the email.