Network Operations Specialist at Dangote Group

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Network Operations Specialist

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Full time

Description

• Designing and implementing new network solutions and/or improving the efficiency of current networks
• Installing, configuring, and supporting network equipment including routers, proxy servers, switches, WAN accelerators, DNS and DHCP
• Procuring network equipment and managing subcontractors involved with network installation
• Configuring firewalls, routing, and switching to maximize network efficiency and security
• Maximizing network performance through ongoing monitoring and troubleshooting
• Arranging scheduled upgrades
• Investigating faults in the network
• Updating network equipment to the latest firmware releases
• Reporting network status to key stakeholders

Requirements

• University Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related areas
• Possession of the following certification is recommended at the minimum: CCDP or CCNP
• 5+ years of progressive network experience
• 3+ years of Cisco Voice/ Unified Communications experience
• Network design and implementation
• Network performance tuning
• Experience with data communications equipment such as routers, switches, firewalls, VPN’s, Wireless Access Points, etc.
• Experience in VoIP management
• Experience in Network Security management
• Excellent understanding of LAN Switching (VLANs, Ethernet Switch Trunking, QOS, etc.)
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Analytical with very good problem-solving skills
• English (proficiency in other main languages is a plus)

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.