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JOB TITLE: Telecom Engineer

JOB LOCATION: Nigeria

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About SPIE Global Services Energy

As an international subsidiary of the SPIE Group present in around 20 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and North America, SPIE Global Services Energy operates across the entire energy production infrastructure value chain, from design to maintenance. SPIE Global Services Energy relies on an extensive local network to quickly deploy resources and meet its customers' needs in the safest possible conditions.

Drawing on the expertise of its 5,000 employees, SPIE Global Services Energy helps players in the oil, gas and renewable energies industries improve the technical performance of their infrastructure, increase their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint.

With 55,000 employees and a strong local presence, SPIE group achieved in 2024 consolidated revenue of €9.9 billion and consolidated EBITA of €712 million.

* Develop engineering drawings (single-line diagrams, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, Loop drawing, network topology, and equipment layouts, Mounting Details) for CCTV; Access Control System; Data Network Telephony, Data Cabling Infrastructure and maybe Public Address / General Alarm System.

* Prepare material take-offs (MTO), bill of quantities (BOQ), and datasheets for system components including cameras, control panels, servers, card readers, biometric devices, cabling, and network equipment.

* Conduct technical site surveys to gather data for system design and equipment placement.

* Design network architecture for video/data transmission in harsh industrial environments.

* Ensure system design meets Oil & Gas security & Safety standards, hazardous area classifications (ATEX, IECEx), and environmental protection ratings (IP/NEMA).

* Prepare technical specifications for procurement of CCTV/ACS/Data Network Telephony/PAGA hardware, software, and accessories.

* Develop installation drawings and cable routing plans (tray, conduit, and underground routes).

* Generate as-built drawings and operation & maintenance manuals.

* Produce FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) and SAT (Site Acceptance Test) procedures.

* Produce Pre-commissioning Procedures

* Produce Commissioning Procedures

* Coordinate with electrical, instrumentation, telecoms, and IT teams for power, communication, and integration needs.

* Provide technical support during construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning phases.

* Ensure designs comply with international standards (e.g., IEC 62676, ONVIF, ISO 27001 for security systems, API RP 70E for offshore safety).

* Review vendor drawings and documents for accuracy and compliance.

Experience in Oil and Gas Telecom / IST system Design, Engineering and Installation

Auto-CAD Proficiency

Microsoft Office Application such as Word, Excel, Power Point Proficiency

Micro Soft Project Proficiency

MS Visio Proficiency

P6 Proficiency

Telecom Design Engineer M/F

Fixed-term-contract

Full time

1 Year

• Develop engineering drawings (single-line diagrams, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, Loop drawing, network topology, and equipment layouts, Mounting Details) for CCTV; Access Control System; Data Network Telephony, Data Cabling Infrastructure and maybe Public Address / General Alarm System.
• Prepare material take-offs (MTO), bill of quantities (BOQ), and datasheets for system components including cameras, control panels, servers, card readers, biometric devices, cabling, and network equipment.
• Conduct technical site surveys to gather data for system design and equipment placement.
• Design network architecture for video/data transmission in harsh industrial environments.
• Ensure system design meets Oil & Gas security & Safety standards, hazardous area classifications (ATEX, IECEx), and environmental protection ratings (IP/NEMA).
• Prepare technical specifications for procurement of CCTV/ACS/Data Network Telephony/PAGA hardware, software, and accessories.
• Develop installation drawings and cable routing plans (tray, conduit, and underground routes).
• Generate as-built drawings and operation & maintenance manuals.
• Produce FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) and SAT (Site Acceptance Test) procedures.
• Produce Pre-commissioning Procedures
• Produce Commissioning Procedures
• Coordinate with electrical, instrumentation, telecoms, and IT teams for power, communication, and integration needs.
• Provide technical support during construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning phases.
• Ensure designs comply with international standards (e.g., IEC 62676, ONVIF, ISO 27001 for security systems, API RP 70E for offshore safety).
• Review vendor drawings and documents for accuracy and compliance.

Experience in Oil and Gas Telecom / IST system Design, Engineering and Installation

Auto-CAD Proficiency

Microsoft Office Application such as Word, Excel, Power Point Proficiency

Micro Soft Project Proficiency

MS Visio Proficiency

P6 Proficiency

E-Bachelor or equivalent

6 years or more

English (D-Full professional proficiency)

Network Engineer

· Job Type:

Full Time

· Qualification:-
BS.c/B. Eng.

· Experience:
3 years

· Location:-

Lagos

· Job Field:

ICT / Computer

Swift Networks Limited is a facilities-based telecommunications services provider. The company was founded in 2002, since inception, Swift Networks has invested heavily in "next generation" networking technologies to build a multi-service network platform. Due to rapid expansion, we are looking for a qualified candidate to fill a creative technical position as we hope to maintain our status as the leading broadband connectivity services provider in Nigeria.

The candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree with a minimum classification of Second Class Honors (Upper Division) in Computer Science or a related field in Networking. Furthermore, a minimum of four years of relevant post-qualification experience in a comparable role is required. Experience in the telecommunications sector will be considered a valuable asset.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the core IP network infrastructure.
• Ensure high availability, reliability, and security of the network.
• Manage and optimize IP routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, ISIS, etc.) for efficient traffic flow.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot network issues promptly.
• Plan and execute network upgrades and expansions to accommodate growth and new services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, and security to meet business requirements.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and procedures.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in IP networking.

Experience-Education-Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in IP network engineering.
• Proven experience managing large-scale IP networks, preferably in a service provider environment.
• Hands-on experience with network equipment from vendors like Cisco, Juniper, Huawei, etc.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to lead a team of network engineers effectively.
• Any relevant certifications or training in networking technologies would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and experience leading network projects from conception to implementation.

Essential Skills / Knowledge / Traits:

• Proficiency in IP networking principles and protocols.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, subnetting, VLANs, MPLS, and QoS.
• Experience with configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches, and firewalls from various vendors.
• Knowledge of network security concepts and best practices.
• Ability to analyze complex network issues and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Skills/Knowledge/Traits:

• Experience with Software-Defined Networking (SDN) technologies.
• Familiarity with network automation and scripting languages (Python, Ansible, etc.).
• Understanding of cloud networking principles and architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of IPv6 deployment and migration strategies.
• Experience with network monitoring and management tools (Nagios, SolarWinds, PRTG, etc.).
• Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, or equivalent.

Salary Range: 200k to 300k monthly net (Primary considerations include experience).

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: 

 using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

JOB SUMMARY

The Network Engineer role provides the organizational implementation of the network and security architecture, policy and procedure, ensuring organization IT assets are adequately protected, access are adequately managed and overall network security objectives is achieved. In addition, the role provides adequate operational activities and support of the network and security needs, evaluating systems, monitoring the environment and deploying change in a managed manner and compliant with all regulatory, cybersecurity and organizational policies.

ROLES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understanding complex technical issues and managing them within a fast-paced business environment
• Maintaining all the software and hardware in relation to security including but not limited to routers, switches and all network infrastructure.
• Maintain LAN. WAN, firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, VoIP, and web and email security programs and protocols regularly.
• Documenting security certification
• Identifying current and emerging technology issues including security trends, vulnerabilities and threats
• Threat intelligence management and response
• Sourcing and implementing new security solutions to better protect the organisation.
• Conducting proactive research to analyse security weaknesses and recommend appropriate strategies.
• Liaising with vendors to implement security solutions.
• Respond to, and document, any security threats, resolve technical faults and allocate resources to deliver real solutions in a cost-effective way
• Implementing network security blueprints prepared by security architects.
• Managing information, data and infrastructure access
• Maintaining and updating firewalls and testing the organization's network and systems
• Testing existing safety systems and protocols
• Maintaining the regulatory systems about ISMS policy (Information System Management Systems
• Investigations of Security breach alert
• Monitoring of web security gateways, perimeter security, network access controls, endpoint security
• Maintaining & implementation of the SOP for Network security

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in a technology related field.
• Professional security management certification
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in in a combination of network, infrastructure and security related jobs.
• Knowledge of common information security management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001, and NIST.
• Exposure to Linux and Windows OS
• Experience with Cloud computing/Elastic computing across virtualized environments.
• Relevant certifications in network security including but not limited to CCNA, CISSP, CompTIA Network+, CCIE and SCNP

Who we are

Layer3 is a fun and innovative place to work – a leading ICT company in Nigeria. Recently listed by The London Stock Exchange Group's 'Companies to Inspire Africa 2019' report and in 2018, was listed by Jobberman as one of the Top ICT companies to work for in Nigeria.

We have a superb work culture with strong values. We are passionate about building a generation of future leaders and a team of professionals that are changing the world.

Job Summary

The Network Engineer will also be responsible for planning, directing and coordinating activities required to fulfill 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.

Location: Lagos

Job Responsibilities

• 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.
• Ability to analyze system logs, identifying potential issues and troubleshooting any reported network problems
• Switching tasks include VTP, ISL/ 802.1q, IPSec and GRE Tunneling, VLANs, Ether Channel, Trunking, Port Security, STP and RSTP.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participates in the design and configuration of internal and/or external networks as required for assigned projects.
• Supervise IP/MPLS services' implementation covering the installations, testing & handover.
• Proactively perform corrective maintenance for IP/MPLS network.
• Develop automation and other internal systems and tools to assist in the care and feeding of the IP/MPLS network and integration activities.
• 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.
• Drive Digital Transformation Agenda using Cloud, Security, Big-Data, IOT, SDN, SDS, SDWAN, and SDWAN
• Responding to RFQ & preparing proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology or related field or its equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years relevant experience in troubleshooting and managing IP networks.
• CCNA or JNCIA is required.
• Hands on experience in Cisco, Juniper, Fortigate, Bluecoat is required.
• A thorough understanding of network technology and protocols.
• Operating systems knowledge.
• Advanced knowledge in cabling structured network.
• Possess high level interpersonal communication skills.

Come join our team at Layer3

We are seeking new team members who are motivated by our objective and share our values. Goal-getters with strong work ethics, self-motivated, excellence mindset, fit in well at Layer3.
For more information, website

Interview Process

Our interview process at Layer3 is a multi-stage process. This process is designed to for us to know you better and how well you fit into the Layer3 culture. We are eager to meet you.

Qualified candidates should forward their applications to

Only qualified candidates would be contacted.

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Lagos Full Time

IT & Telecoms Confidential

• Minimum Qualification :
• Experience Level : Mid level
• Experience Length : 6 years

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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: Network Engineer

Locations: Lagos

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

• The Network Engineer will also be responsible for planning, directing and coordinating activities required to fulfill 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

• 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.
• Ability to analyze system logs, identifying potential issues and troubleshooting any reported network problems
• Switching tasks include VTP, ISL/ 802.1q, IPSec and GRE Tunneling, VLANs, Ether Channel, Trunking, Port Security, STP and RSTP.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participates in the design and configuration of internal and/or external networks as required for assigned projects.
• Supervise IP/MPLS services' implementation covering the installations, testing & handover.
• Proactively perform corrective maintenance for IP/MPLS network.
• Develop automation and other internal systems and tools to assist in the care and feeding of the IP/MPLS network and integration activities.
• 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.
• Drive Digital Transformation Agenda using Cloud, Security, Big-Data, IOT, SDN, SDS, SDWAN, and SDWAN
  Responding to RFQ & preparing proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology or related field or its equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 years relevant experience in troubleshooting and managing IP networks.
• CCNA or JNCIA is required.
• Hands on experience in Cisco, Juniper, Fortigate, Bluecoat is required.
• A thorough understanding of network technology and protocols.
• Operating systems knowledge.
• Advanced knowledge in cabling structured network.
  Possess high level interpersonal communication skills.

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We are seeking a skilled and proactive Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain reliable network infrastructure while also providing hands-on network support as needed. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical foundation in routing, switching, firewalls, and network monitoring tools, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and support day-to-day network operations. This role combines strategic infrastructure engineering with responsive support to ensure secure, scalable, and high-performing network environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain LAN, WAN, and wireless networks to support business operations.
• Implement, monitor, and optimize network hardware and software, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Perform network troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and incident response for connectivity and performance issues.
• Provide Tier II/III network support to end users, IT staff, and business units as needed.
• Ensure network security by applying patches, updates, and best practices to protect against threats.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams on network architecture, upgrades, and integration projects.
• Maintain documentation of network configurations, diagrams, processes, and support activities.
• Participate in on-call rotation or after-hours support as required to ensure uptime and reliability.

Skill Sets Required / Preferred

• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), and switching technologies (VLANs, STP, QoS).
• Experience with enterprise firewalls, VPNs, and network security best practices.
• Proficiency with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios, or similar).
• Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, or similar enterprise networking equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex Layer 1–7 network issues.
• Strong communication skills and ability to provide clear support to both technical and non-technical users.
• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent experience preferred.

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Ibadan & Oyo State Full Time

IT & Telecoms Confidential

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Company Description

We are an established IT firm specializing in Software Development, Managed IT Services, Data Management, Networking, Cloud Solutions, Security, E-Commerce, Payments, Procurement, and Support Services. Our comprehensive range of services aims to meet the evolving technological needs of businesses. We strive to provide innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency and security for our clients.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Network Engineer located in Ibadan. The Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing network infrastructures. This includes troubleshooting, network security management, and ensuring high levels of network performance and availability. The role will also involve optimizing network performance, maintaining system integrity, monitoring network performance, and providing IT support to colleagues.

Qualifications

• Network Administration and Network Engineering skills
• Experience in Network Design and implementation
• Proficient in Troubleshooting network issues
• Network Security management skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work on-site within Oyo State and Nigeria
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent
  Competence with Cisco, Mikrotik, Ubiquiti and other devices

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