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Core IP network Enginer
Job Location:
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Experience Required:
3-4years
Experience Required:
Posted:
8 August 2026 (27 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
5 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Summary:
This role is responsible for supporting the operation implementation optimization and maintenance of the Core IP network infrastructure ensuring high availability security and performance. The successful candidate will participate in network operations project implementations troubleshooting and continuous improvement while supporting the growth of the Core IP network.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Participate in the operation and maintenance of the Core IP infrastructure including wired wireless optical and Datacenter network infrastructure. Support network design and implementation for enterprise and client networks
- Maintain high availability and security of the Core IP network to ensure operation within defined performance thresholds.
- Perform Level 2/Level 3 troubleshooting and support incident resolution within agreed SLAs.
- Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders during network upgrades expansions migrations and change implementation activities.
- Maintain accurate documentation of network configurations topology and implemented changes. Perform any other duties assigned by management as required for the role
- Monitoring of Data Centre components to ensure maximums are adhered to (electrical systems cooling and rack connectivity)
Requirements
Experience Education and/or Professional Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in electrical/Electronics/Telecommunications/Network/Computer Engineering (or equivalent)
- IP Certification preferably from Cisco on CCNA level equivalent or above.
- A minimum of 3 or 4 years of experience in Core Network
- Experience working within any of ISPs Carriers or Datacenter environments
- Strong written and oral communications skills in English
Essential Skills / knowledge / Traits
- Hands-on experience in the design and operation of LAN/WAN technology including TCP/IP (routers configuration and setup) Security (firewalls Cisco Juniper Barracuda) Network management (switches hubs fiber-optic cabling packet sniffing)
- Strong knowledge in Router Catalyst Load Balancer Firewall Security Internet Connection EIGRP OSPF BGP4 VPN Frame Relay TCP/IP LAN/ WAN VLAN Spanning Tree Ethereal
- Knowledge in Unix/ Linux Shell script
- Experience with last mile access solutions for different environments (DSL microwave radio PTP and PTMP radio fibre etc.)
- Strong written and oral communications skills in English
- Willing to perform work or provide support outside office hours
- Highly motivated and resourceful
- Must be a team player and be able to prioritise different requests and requirements.
- Hand-on design and operation of network like BGP and MPLS
Desirable Skills / knowledge / Traits
- Previous experience working within an ISP Carrier provider Data Center is a plus
- Experience in liaising with Regional IP Registry (APNIC RIPE AfriNIC etc)
- Project management knowledge is a plus (not compulsory but desirable)
- Knowledge of IDS QoS Video/ Streaming Protocols structured cabling and VoIP
Benefits
- Healthcare Insurance (HMO)
- Paid Leave
- Group Life Insurance
- Hybrid work model
- Professional Development Reimbursement
Required Skills:
Experience Education and/or Professional Qualifications Bachelors degree in electrical/Electronics/Telecommunications/Network/Computer Engineering (or equivalent) IP Certification preferably from Cisco on CCNA level equivalent or above. A minimum of 3 or 4 years of experience in Core Network Experience working within any of ISPs Carriers or Datacenter environments Strong written and oral communications skills in English
Required Education:
Bachelor of Science
