IP Project & Implementation Engineer

Equinix

4.7

(54)

Lagos, Nigeria (Remote)

Why you should apply for a job to Equinix:

  • 4.7/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.7/5 in supportive management
  • 93% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 94% would recommend this company to other women
  • 100% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Temporary & Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Internship Programs with Universities by partnering with local universities all over the world
  • Education, Training, Tuition & Certification Reimbursement
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    Position summary

    roviding an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

    Job Summary

    Proactively Performs Network Fulfilment Activities. Highlights issues and drives resolution when required. Acts as mentor and technical coach for NSD Engineer I.

    Responsibilities

    • The engineer is responsible for designing, integrating and implementing IP based services on the IPNGN network

    • Providing innovative network solutions and engaging OEMs when required

    • Driving the MainOne IPv6 strategy

    • Network design, planning, administration and maintenance

    • IP multicast setup and IOS, IOS-XE, IOS-XR router deployments

    • Ensuring knowledge transfer for level-1 IPNOC and relevant teams

    • Troubleshooting and resolving WAN/LAN connectivity issues

    • Managing bandwidth of the IP backbone for optimal performance

    • Performing routine checks and maintenance on all network elements

    • Routing protocol troubleshooting experience in a large scale network (BGP, IS-IS OSPF, EIGRP)

    • Strong experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers and switches

    • Monitoring of network elements and ensuring prompt repair and restoration of all faulty/down sites/links.

    • Installation, configuration and maintenance of network equipment such as routers, switches and firewalls like Cisco ASA, Fortigate

    • Exploring existing knowledge base and make recommendation to improve systems, solutions and processes

    • PMP and Analytical skills

    Qualifications

    • Bachelors Degree Or Equivalent Experience

    • 3-5 years relevant experience is required.

    • Relevant professional/technical certifications like CCNA, CCNP, JNCIS, (CCIE is an advantage)

    Skills/Competences

    • Good presentation and analytical skills

    • Relationship Management skills

    • Time & self-management skills

    • Ability to work well under pressure

    • Good oral and written communication skills

    • Good knowledge of networking technologies - TCP/IP, BGP, DNS, VPNs, EVPN, VxLAN, SDWAN, SDN etc.

    • Hands on experience configuring Firewalls, Cisco and Juniper routers,

    • Service provider experience in technologies like MPLS L2VPN,L3VPN,ISIS,BGP, Segment Routing

    • Proven capacity in designing and implementing complex, high performance networks with multiple locations and applications, preferably service provider networks.

    • Scripting knowledge is an added advantage

    Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

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    Why you should apply for a job to Equinix:

  • 4.7/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.7/5 in supportive management
  • 93% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 94% would recommend this company to other women
  • 100% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Temporary & Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Internship Programs with Universities by partnering with local universities all over the world
  • Education, Training, Tuition & Certification Reimbursement