Senior Network Engineer
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Layer3 is hiring a Senior Network Engineer in Abuja on a full-time basis to plan, design, and support IP/MPLS network infrastructure for enterprise customers. The role involves hands-on engineering across routing, switching, security, and cloud technologies, plus automation and troubleshooting. Candidates need a relevant bachelor's degree and at least six years of IP network experience with Cisco, Juniper, Fortigate, or Bluecoat.
- Full-time role at a growing West African network and security infrastructure company
- Hands-on work with BGP, OSPF, MPLS/VPLS, SDN, SDWAN, and cloud technologies
- Requires 6+ years IP network experience and Cisco/Juniper/Fortigate/Bluecoat skills
- Apply by emailing [email protected] with the job title as subject
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- Required6+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
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- RequiredAvailability to work in AbujaThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full-time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
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Senior Network Engineer at Layer3 ⏲ Aug 13, 2026, 8:00 AM ⋕ View all Data Science & Analytics jobs Layer3 is one of the fastest growing network and security infrastructure companies in West Africa, providing award-winning services, including managed and cloud services, network security, IT infrastructure management, virtualization and mobile device management solutions. Our unique model integrates best-of-breed technologies from global leaders such as Juniper Networks, Blue Coat, Polycom, AirWatch, F5, Extreme Networks and VMware, coupled with our next-generation metro fiber networks, to offer unparalleled services and after sales support to some of the most demanding customers. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Senior Network Engineer Location: Abuja Job type: Full-time Job Summary Senior Network Engineer will also be responsible for planning, directing and coordinating activities required to fulfil and support network services to enterprise customers. These include the management of existing and development of new network infrastructure systems, as well as managing system and network administration. Job Responsibilities: Develop automation and other internal systems and tools to assist in the care and feeding of the IP/MPLS network and integration activities. Supervise IP/MPLS services’ implementation covering the installations, testing & handover. Configuration of LAN/WAN/WLAN links using VSI/ L2VC, for MPLS L2VPN will be required to be available for on-call duties on a need basis. Extensive hands-on engineering level support on switching and routing technologies such as BGP, OSPF, MPLS/VPLS, spanning tree protocols e.g.; MSTP, RSTP, 802.1x, 802.11, 802.16, VPN, DMVPN, SDN, VRRP/HSRP, WAN Acceleration, QoS, VoIP, VTC, cloud, Automation and similar network technologies. Ability to analyze and troubleshoot network communications failures and bottlenecks. Participates in the design and configuration of internal and/or external networks as required for assigned projects. Responsible for network planning, configuration, and implementation. Design and develop routing topology for Core /Access/Metro/Edge network infrastructures and for converged data & communications services and their successful integration. Responding to RFQ & preparing proposals. Drive Digital Transformation Agenda using Cloud, Security, Big-Data, IOT, SDN, SDS, SDWAN, and SDWAN Switching tasks include VTP, ISL/ 802.1q, IPSec and GRE Tunneling, VLANs, Ether Channel, Trunking, Port Security, STP and RSTP. Understands and assist in technical strategies in the design, configuration and maintenance of LAN, WAN and wireless networks to ensure the stability, integrity and operational effectiveness and efficiency of network services. Ability to analyze system logs, identifying potential issues and troubleshooting any reported network problems Proactively perform corrective maintenance for IP/MPLS network. Qualifications Advanced knowledge in cabling structured network. Possess high level interpersonal communication skills. A thorough understanding of network technology and protocols. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology or related field or its equivalent. Operating systems knowledge. Minimum of 6 years relevant experience: in troubleshooting and managing IP networks. Hands on experience: in Cisco, Juniper, Fortigate, Bluecoat is required. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email Note: Only qualified candidates would be contacted. View all Jobs in Nigeria Abuja