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ICT Network Engineer
About this role
The role is for a Network Engineer to design, implement, operate and secure the organisation’s LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, VPN and related network infrastructure across offices and remote sites. It collaborators with the IT team, service providers and vendors to ensure stable connectivity and reliable network services for business operations. The employer is Northwest Petroleum & Gas Company Limited, an established oil and gas company in Nigeria, focusing on supply and related services. The position reports to the IT Manager / Head of IT and involves ongoing monitoring, maintenance and improvement of the network environment. The job emphasises network security, availability, documentation and adherence to service levels.
What you would do
- Design, configure, maintain and troubleshoot LAN/WAN infrastructure.
- Manage network devices such as switches, routers, firewalls, wireless access points and VPNs.
- Implement network segmentation, VLANs, IP addressing, routing and access-control policies.
- Keep accurate network diagrams, IP documentation, device inventories and configuration records.
- Monitor network performance, diagnose outages and resolve connectivity issues.
- Escalate complex problems to vendors and follow through to resolution.
- Manage primary and secondary Internet connections and coordinate with ISPs.
- Maintain firewall rules, VPNs and security controls in line with cybersecurity initiatives.
- Deploy and manage corporate wireless networks and assess coverage and performance.
- Contribute to network projects for new offices or upgrades and support disaster recovery efforts.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Computer Engineering or related field.
- 3 to 5 years of relevant corporate network engineering experience.
- Practical experience with enterprise network infrastructure, switches, routers, firewalls, wireless, VPNs, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP and monitoring.
- Experience with ISPs and WAN/Internet troubleshooting; multi-site environment is an advantage.
- Professional certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Fortinet, Sophos, UniFi or equivalent are an advantage.
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