NETWORK ENGINEER AT LAYER3 | ENGINEERING JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Layer3 is one of the fastest growing network and security infrastructure companies in West Africa, providing award-winning services, including managed and cloud services, network security, IT infrastructure management, virtualization and mobile device management solutions. Our unique model integrates best-of-breed technologies from global leaders such as Juniper Networks, Blue Coat, Polycom, AirWatch, F5, Extreme Networks and VMware, coupled with our next-generation metro fiber networks, to offer unparalleled services and after sales support to some of the most demanding customers.

Job Description:

• Provide hands-on engineering-level 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, and Automation.
• Analyze and troubleshoot network communication failures and bottlenecks.
• Review system logs to identify potential issues and troubleshoot network problems.
• Perform switching tasks such as VTP, ISL/802.1q, IPSec and GRE Tunneling, VLANs, EtherChannel, Trunking, Port Security, STP, and RSTP.
• Configure LAN/WAN/WLAN links using VSI/L2VC for MPLS L2VPN.
• Participate in on-call duties as required.
• Contribute to design, configuration, and maintenance of LAN, WAN, and wireless networks ensuring stability, integrity, and operational efficiency.
• Design and configure internal/external networks for assigned projects.
• Supervise implementation, testing, and handover of IP/MPLS services.
• Perform proactive corrective maintenance for IP/MPLS networks.
• Develop automation and tools for IP/MPLS network operations and integration.
• Plan, configure, and implement network solutions.
• Design and develop routing topology for core, access, metro, and edge infrastructures.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives using Cloud, Security, Big Data, IoT, SDN, SDS, and SD-WAN.
• Respond to RFQs and prepare technical proposals.

Requirements:

• Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, Fortigate, and Bluecoat.
• Thorough understanding of networking technologies and protocols.
• Strong knowledge of operating systems.
• Advanced structured cabling knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Cisco
• Juniper
• Fortigate
• Bluecoat
• BGP
• OSPF
• MPLS
• VPLS
• VPN
• DMVPN
• SDN
• VRRP/HSRP
• QoS
• VoIP
• VTC
• VLANs
• Trunking
• EtherChannel
• GRE/IPSec Tunnels
• Cloud Networking
• Automation
• SD-WAN
• Linux/OS knowledge
• Structured Cabling
• Troubleshooting

Salary

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