Network Operations Centre (NOC) Engineer (Expatriate) at an Information Technology Company – Global Profilers

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Global Profilers – Our client, an Information Technology, company is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Network Operations Centre (NOC) Engineer (Expatriate)

Location: Lagos Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

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Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced NOC Engineer who will be part of a dynamic team responsible for maintaining the organization & network infrastructure.
The role will be crucial in ensuring the continuous availability and optimal performance of the network. Strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

Network Monitoring and Maintenance:
Effectively monitoring the organization’s network infrastructure
Ensuring network availability, performance, and reliability.
Proactive monitoring, identifying and resolving network issues
Conducting routine maintenance tasks, and implementing preventive measures.
Ticket Management and Troubleshooting
Promptly responding to network issues, troubleshooting issues, and resolving them as per given SLA.
Accurately diagnosing problems
Coordinating with relevant teams for resolution
Documenting ticket details and resolutions.
Providing timely incident reports to the Line manager.
Network Performance Optimization
Optimizing network performance by analyzing network metrics
Identifying bottlenecks or areas for improvement, and implementing necessary changes or optimizations.
Optimizing network configurations, capacity planning, and implementing performance enhancement measures.
Documentation and Reporting
Accurate and up-to-date documentation of network configurations, issues, changes, and resolutions
Maintaining network diagrams
Documenting standard operating procedures
Generating reports on network performance
Ensuring compliance with documentation standards.
Collaboration and Teamwork
Effective collaboration and communication with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, vendors, and customers
Clear and timely communication of network-related information
Providing technical support and guidance, and fostering positive working relationships.

Requirements

Must have Network+/CCNA certification.
MUST have hands on experience on PRTG as well as other monitoring tools.
Expertise in Configuring and installing various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, 2 firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS).
Hands on practice on wire shark and other tools.
Knowledge: ISP technologies, internet protocols, traffic engineering, data centre operations, SLAs, documentation and reporting, as well as industry standards and best practices. Deep understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS)
Education and Experience:
Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent are preferred
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.

Experience:

Proven experience as a NOC Engineer or in a similar network operations role in an Internet Service Provider Company.
Strong knowledge of networking protocols, such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, etc.
Proficiency in network monitoring tools and technologies, such as SNMP monitoring systems, packet analyzers, etc.
Familiarity with network equipment, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, etc.
Should have worked on Microwave Radios like Ubiquiti, Cambium, Huawei, Ceragon etc.
Should be able to configure Cisco, Mikrotik, TP Link Routers.
Fair understanding of BGP
Experience in managing Base Stations & have customer handling skills.

Skills:

Salary and Benefits

Application Closing Date
26th July, 2024

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.