Senior Internet Protocol Engineer at Hoop Telecoms Limited

Hoop Telecoms Limited was established in 2017 as a full Telecommunications Service provider. Since its formation, Hoop Telecoms has been growing rapidly and is emerging as a leading provider of telecommunication and business solutions.

Our goal is to be the telecom company of choice for voice, video, and data for consumers in Nigeria, West Africa, Africa, and globally. Simply put; our vision is global.

HOOPTEL is led by a strong management team with knowledge and extensive experience in the telecom industry, and other professionals with strong administrative skills and experience. We are primarily focused on delivering solutions to customers in Enterprise networks connectivity, Broadband internet services, Voice communication solutions, Video and secured data solutions, Data Centre and co-location services, managed cloud services, and other related telecommunication systems.

We are a company driven to provide our customers with solutions that are customized to fit their current needs, yet flexible enough to accommodate their growth plans, at the most competitive pricing on all service offerings, thus optimizing IT spend and future proofing of our solutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Internet Protocol Engineer

Location: Gbagada, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Senior IP Engineer is responsible for the design, configuration, optimization, and advanced troubleshooting of the organization’s core IP network.
• You will lead critical infrastructure projects, mentor junior engineering staff, and ensure that our routing architecture can support current and future connectivity demands, including enterprise-grade fiber services and high-capacity data transport.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and deployment of scalable, high-performance IP/MPLS network architectures to support long-term organizational growth.
• Manage complex routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, ISIS) to ensure optimal traffic flow and network redundancy.
• Serve as the final escalation point for the NOC and Junior IP Engineers regarding complex routing loops, latency issues, or packet loss.
• Implement and maintain robust network security policies, including firewall configurations, Access Control Lists (ACLs), and protection against DDoS attacks.
• Monitor core bandwidth utilization and perform proactive upgrades to hardware and software to prevent network saturation.
• Establish and enforce strict technical standards for network documentation, including updated topology maps and configuration backups.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in IP engineering within the ISP or telecommunications sector.

Technical Proficiency:

• Expert-level knowledge of BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and VLAN configuration.
• Hands-on experience with major enterprise routing/switching hardware (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, or Huawei).
• Professional-level networking certifications (e.g., CCNP/CCIE or JNCIP/JNCIE) are highly preferred.
• Core Competencies:
• Ability to diagnose and resolve systemic network issues under extreme pressure without compromising service stability.
• Passion for training and developing Junior IP Engineers, ensuring the entire team grows in technical capability.
• Ability to translate complex network constraints into clear business requirements for non-technical stakeholders or senior leadership.

Application Closing Date
15th July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@hooptelecoms.com using "Senior IP Engineer" as the subject of the email.