Core Network Engineer at Infinite Gold International Limited

At Infinite Gold Nigeria Limited, we specialize in Procurement, Deployment, and Installation of Computers and IT Solutions, Business Analysis, Software Development and Implementation, Network Connectivity (Local and Wide Area Networks), Backend Computing, Data Management, and Technical Resourcing. Our dynamic and articulate IT consultancy services cater to diverse industries, including Banking, Energy (Oil and Gas), Maritime, Agro Allied, Infrastructure, and Supply Chain.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Core Network Engineer

Location: Lagos Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Core Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the core network infrastructure, ensuring high availability, reliability, and scalability.
• This role requires expertise in network protocols, architectures, and technologies.

Responsibilities
Design and Implementation:

• Design and implement core network architectures, including routing, switching, and security.
• Plan and deploy network upgrades, expansions, and migrations.
• Ensure network scalability, reliability, and performance.

Network Operations:

• Monitor and troubleshoot core network issues.
• Perform network configuration, backup, and restoration.
• Ensure network security, compliance, and regulatory adherence.

Maintenance and Optimization:

• Conduct regular network audits and assessments.
• Optimize network performance, capacity, and utilization.
• Implement network management and monitoring tools.

Collaboration and Support:

• Work with cross-functional teams (e.g., security, IT, operations).
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers.
• Collaborate with vendors and partners.

Requirements
Expertise in:

• Routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP).
• Switching protocols (STP, VLANs, MPLS).
• Network security (firewalls, VPNs, ACLs).
• Network management protocols (SNMP, NetFlow).

Proficiency in:

• Cisco IOS, Juniper JUNOS, or equivalent.
• Network architecture design and planning.
• Network simulation and modeling tools.

Familiarity with:

• Cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Software-defined networking (SDN) and network functions virtualization (NFV).

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Networking, or related field.
• Industry-recognized certifications (e.g., CCIE, CCNP, JNCIE).

Experience

• 3-4 years of experience in core network engineering.
• Experience with large-scale network deployments.
• Proven track record of network design and implementation.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Application Closing Date
20th November, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.