Network Engineer (Entry-Level) at Netcom Africa Limited

Netcom has been Nigeria’s leading Internet Service Provider since 2004, staying ahead of the competition with cutting edge platforms in VSAT, WIMAX, Radio, and Fiber technology. Now, a pioneer in Business Transformation Solutions, we empower organizations to lead their market space by keeping pace with the rapid changes in IT innovations, ensuring relevance to specific business initiatives required to maximize revenue generation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Network Engineer (Entry-Level)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The job holder will be responsible for participating in IP network operation, infrastructure connectivity and security planning as well as development.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in IP network operation, infrastructure connectivity, security planning, as well as development
• Support network design and implementation for core and client networks
• Ensure all IP devices are secured and within operational limits
• Support daily IP network operation, project management and services monitoring
• Conduct network analyzing and troubleshooting
• Coordinate with the Regional IP Registry
• Document all network changes
• Other tasks assigned by the line manager

Requirements
Education and/or Professional Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electronics/Communications/Network/Computer Engineering (or equivalent)
• IP Certification.

Essential Skills / Knowledge:

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in IP Network and System Support.
• LAN/WAN technology including: TCP/IP (routers, configuration and setup), Security (firewalls – Cisco, Juniper, Barracuda), Network management (switches, hubs, fiber-optic, cabling, packet sniffing).
• Advanced knowledge in Router, Catalyst, Load Balancer, Firewall, Security, Internet Connection, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP4, VPN, Frame Relay, TCP/IP, LAN/ WAN, VLAN, Spanning Tree, Ethereal.
• Knowledge in Unix/ Linux, Shell script, IDS, QoS, Video/ Streaming Protocols.
• Experience designing last-mile access solutions for different environments (DSL, microwave radio, PTP and PTP radio, fibre, etc.).
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
• Willing to perform work or provide support outside office hours.
• Highly motivated and resourceful.
• Must be a team player and be able to prioritize different requests and requirements.
• Hands-on design and operation of network protocols like BGP and MPLS.

Desirable Skills / Knowledge:

• Experience in ISP and managing a sizable IP network.
• Experience in liaising with Regional IP Registry (APNIC, RIPE, AfriNIC, etc).
• Knowledge of structured cabling and VoIP.

Benefits

• Salary: N150,000 monthly 
• Healthcare Insurance (HMO)
• Paid Leave
• Group Life Insurance
• Hybrid work model
• Professional Development Reimbursement.

Application Closing Date
5th June, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online