Network Engineer at Mecer Consulting Limited

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, configure, monitor, and maintain LAN, WAN, routers, switches, firewalls, wireless networks, and VPNs.
• Ensure stable network connectivity across head office, branches, data centre, and remote users.
• Monitor network performance, uptime, bandwidth, and service availability.
• Resolve network incidents and provide technical support to users.
• Support servers, backup systems, email systems, internet services, and core banking connectivity.
• Implement network security controls, access permissions, patching, and vulnerability remediation.
• Maintain network documentation, asset records, IP records, licenses, and configuration backups.
• Liaise with internet service providers, vendors, and IT service partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or related field.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+, Security+, Fortinet, Azure, AWS, or ITIL will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in network administration, infrastructure support, or IT operations.
• Experience in banking, fintech, financial services, or a regulated environment is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, network monitoring, cybersecurity, and backup systems.