Network Engineer at Interra Networks Limited Full Time

Interra Networks Limited is currently looking for a network engineer for immediate employment. Interested persons are expected to apply. Kindly go through the full details of this position below:

Job Title: Network Engineer

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• We are looking for a Network Engineer to join our team to design, implement, maintain, and support our growing network infrastructure, you will be part of a system engineering team that is responsible for designing and developing scalable, maintainable, highly available network architectures that meet business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS,)
• Installing and configuring network equipment
• Creating firewalls and updating virus protection software and data security systems to keep data and communications protected
• Maintaining current knowledge and understanding of security and networking best practices to offer the best solutions and protection to company systems
• Implementing disaster recovery procedures
• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hotfixes, and security configurations
• Monitor performance and ensure system availability and reliability
• Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning
• Provide Level-2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues
• Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval, and success of changes made to the network infrastructure
• Select and implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company’s security team
• Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution.

Requirements 

• University Degree in Computer Science or a related subject would be an added advantage
• Proven hands-on network engineering experience
• Deep understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS)
• Solid understanding of the OSI or TCP/IP model
• Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic, and network analytics tools
• CCNP or higher (CCIE and/or CISSP highly valued)
• Comprehensive understanding of network services and networks such as TCP/IP, OSPF, and EIGRP
• In-depth understanding and practical knowledge of networking systems such as LAN, firewalls, routers, and printers
• Ability to analyze and evaluate networks, identify issues and provide solutions to ensure networks are operating efficiently
• Ability to design, implement and troubleshoot Wi-Fi and security infrastructure.

Skills:

• Time management.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously from design to implementation.
• Ability to communicate technical information to other technical team members but also to coworkers in other departments who may not have knowledge of networking technical terminology.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks (Projects).
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication skills (written and oral).

Salary
N150,000 – N200,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2022.