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IP Project & Implementation Engineer

AT Equinix, Inc
Equinix, Inc

IP Project & Implementation Engineer

Lagos, Nigeria / Remote

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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.

Our culture is based on collaboration and the growth and development of our teams. We hire hardworking people who thrive on solving challenging problems and give them opportunities to hone new skills and try new approaches, as we grow our product portfolio with new software and network architecture solutions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

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Job Summary

Proactively Performs Network Fulfilment Activities. Highlights issues and drives resolution when required. Acts as mentor and technical coach for NSD Engineer I.

Responsibilities

  • The engineer is responsible for designing, integrating and implementing IP based services on the IPNGN network
  • Providing innovative network solutions and engaging OEMs when required
  • Driving the MainOne IPv6 strategy
  • Network design, planning, administration and maintenance
  • IP multicast setup and IOS, IOS-XE, IOS-XR router deployments
  • Ensuring knowledge transfer for level-1 IPNOC and relevant teams
  • Troubleshooting and resolving WAN/LAN connectivity issues
  • Managing bandwidth of the IP backbone for optimal performance
  • Performing routine checks and maintenance on all network elements
  • Routing protocol troubleshooting experience in a large scale network (BGP, IS-IS OSPF, EIGRP)
  • Strong experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers and switches
  • Monitoring of network elements and ensuring prompt repair and restoration of all faulty/down sites/links.
  • Installation, configuration and maintenance of network equipment such as routers, switches and firewalls like Cisco ASA, Fortigate
  • Exploring existing knowledge base and make recommendation to improve systems, solutions and processes
  • PMP and Analytical skills

Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree Or Equivalent Experience
  • 3-5 years relevant experience is required.
  • Relevant professional/technical certifications like CCNA, CCNP, JNCIS, (CCIE is an advantage)

Skills/Competences

  • Good presentation and analytical skills
  • Relationship Management skills
  • Time & self-management skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Good knowledge of networking technologies - TCP/IP, BGP, DNS, VPNs, EVPN, VxLAN, SDWAN, SDN etc.
  • Hands on experience configuring Firewalls, Cisco and Juniper routers,
  • Service provider experience in technologies like MPLS L2VPN,L3VPN,ISIS,BGP, Segment Routing
  • Proven capacity in designing and implementing complex, high performance networks with multiple locations and applications, preferably service provider networks.
  • Scripting knowledge is an added advantage

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Client-provided location(s): Victoria Island, Lagos, Victoria Island, Lagos 106104, Lagos, Nigeria
Job ID: Equinix-46275673
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • On-Site Gym
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Paid Vacation
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program