IP Planning Engineer at Equinix Nigeria

Job Summary

• Will be responsible for ensuring proper design for high availability in the Core of the Main One IP network through the design and implementation of appropriate IP based-services in partnership with technology partner companies.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to team members and other operations teams with respect to IP/MPLS infrastructure
• Review configuration of core network equipment to meet requirement
• Supervise IP/MPLS services’ implementation covering the installations, testing & handover
• Perform corrective maintenance for IP/MPLS network
• Generate standard project documentation including detailed test plan for highly complex networks
• Ensure all third-party application IP support contracts are active and functional
• Troubleshoot problems with network and security infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, VPN, servers and make corrective actions when necessary
• Ensure Capacity utilization is monitored, and growth is projected
• Ensure Design and Supervise integration of Managed services
• Ensure IP resources are monitored and sparing is maintained
• Manage complex projects involving cross functional team

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
• 5 - 7 years’ relevant experience required
• Proven capacity in designing and implementing complex, high performance networks with multiple locations and applications, preferably service provider networks
• Hands on experience configuring Cisco and Juniper routers
• Relevant certifications, preferably JNCIA, CCNP and CCIE certifications
• Good knowledge of networking technologies - TCP/IP, BGP, ISIS, DNS, VPNs, Firewalls, etc.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Time management and personal effectiveness skills
• Relationship management
• Project management experience is an added advantage

Demands of the Job

• Ability and willingness to work long hours and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Reliability, rigour, team-spirit, service oriented and initiative in the execution of the assigned work