Network & Cloud Solutions Architect at Layer3

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Network & Cloud Solutions Architect

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage networking solutions across on-premise and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Ensure high availability, security, and scalability of cloud-based infrastructure.
• Optimize network performance, security policies, and cloud connectivity.
• Implement cloud migration strategies and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Configure and maintain virtual networking, VPNs, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Develop technical architecture for cloud, networking, and applications to support business needs.
• Provide end-to-end solutions for integrating cloud and on-premise infrastructure.
• Evaluate and select appropriate cloud services, networking tools, and security solutions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for IT infrastructure.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Application teams to ensure seamless deployment of solutions.
• Work with software development teams to design and implement application architectures that integrate with cloud and network infrastructure.
• Optimize application performance and scalability in cloud and hybrid environments.
• Troubleshoot networking, cloud, and application-related issues and provide solutions.
• Support containerized applications and microservices deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
•  5+ years of experience in network engineering, cloud computing, and solutions architecture.
• Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and network technologies (VPN, SD-WAN, firewalls).
• Strong knowledge of network protocols, routing, switching, and security.
• Experience in application architecture, microservices, APIs, and integration.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools (CI/CD, Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes).
• Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and communication skills.
• Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, CCNA/CCNP, or TOGAF are a plus.

Application Closing Date
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