IP L2 Support Engineer at Equinix Nigeria

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: IP L2 Support Engineer

Job Code: JR-157979
Location: Lekki, Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Level 2 Support Engineer will provide advanced technical support for network-related issues escalated from the first level of support.
• This role involves troubleshooting complex network problems, ensuring optimal network performance, and collaborating with upper management and various departments to implement effective solutions and provide ongoing support.
• Supports the Network Architecture team to translate architecture requirements into platform level configurations.
• Performs tests that support deployment readiness decision within a moderate scope.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and resolve escalated network incidents and service requests from the first-level support team, ensuring timely and effective solutions
• Troubleshoot and diagnose complex network issues, including connectivity problems, performance degradation, and hardware failures
• Monitor network performance using various tools and dashboards to ensure high availability and reliability of services
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering and operations, to implement network changes, improvements, and new technologies.
• Document troubleshooting steps, resolutions, and network configurations to facilitate knowledge sharing and future reference
• Assist in the development and maintenance of comprehensive network documentation, including diagrams, procedures, and policies
• Participate in on-call rotations and provide after-hours support as needed to maintain service continuity
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to enhance the capabilities of the NOC
• Mentor and train junior network engineers and support staff, providing guidance on best practices and troubleshooting techniques
• Conduct regular network assessments and capacity planning to accommodate growth and changes in technology
• Provide technical support and training to staff on network-related issues and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Electronic, Information Technology, or a related field
• Experience with network monitoring tools and troubleshooting methodologies
• Familiarity with network security practices and technologies
• Proven years of experience in network engineering or a similar role
• Experience with network monitoring tools and troubleshooting methodologies
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, JNCIP, JNCIS, Network+) are a plus
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS etc.) and technologies (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers)
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders
• Maintain an open mind when addressing network problem situations.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
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