Cloud Infrastructure Engineer 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: Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• Comprising the cloud infrastructure as well as providing level 3 support. 
• Also responsible for working to make sure the underlying cloud infrastructure architecture and technical decisions support their cloud services, service tiers, and OLAs needed to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect end to end validated solutions which represent real-world cloud provider implementations
• Function as the technical product expert for specific cloud provider solution areas
• Work closely with the cloud business unit providing input on & formal review of product functional specifications prior to development, provide feedback on releases and feature implementations
• Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure cloud infrastructure across public, private, and hybrid environments.
• Administer and support Linux-based systems, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
• Deploy, configure, and manage Open-stack deployment such as Virtuozzo-based virtualization and container environments.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or similar.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to automate deployment pipelines, CI/CD processes, and system monitoring.
• Create and maintain custom cloud product offerings and solutions tailored to business needs.
• Monitor system performance, conduct capacity planning, and perform root cause analysis on incidents.
• Implement and enforce security best practices across cloud and virtualized environments.
• Provide technical expertise in containerization technologies including Virtuozzo, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Integrate third-party services and APIs to enhance cloud platform capabilities.
• Work with cross-functional teams to define cloud strategies and operational procedures.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO, GDPR).
• Document system configurations, processes, and architectural decisions.

Requirements

• The Individual should have relevant and current VMware experience with vSphere, vCloud Director, NSX and vRealize Operations.
• A strong understanding of IT automation, management, orchestration and cloud management platform capabilities driving IaaS, SaaS and PaaS is a plus.
• Proven experience in cloud infrastructure management and DevOps practices.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Virtuozzo virtualization and storage solutions is an added advantage
• Proficient in Linux system administration (CentOS, Ubuntu, RHEL).
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Vmware, AWS, Azure, or OpenStack.
• Solid scripting skills in Bash, Python, or similar.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Zabbix.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application to: careers@layer3.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.