Core IP Planning and Design Engineer at ipNX Nigeria Limited

ipNX is an integrated info-communications company focused on providing every person, every home and every business in Nigeria with world-class information, communication and entertainment services.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Core IP Planning and Design Engineer

Job ID: 64

Location: Lagos

Department: Infrastructure

Function: Core IP Planning and Design

Reporting to: Head, Core Network and Transmission

Travel Frequency: N/A



Purpose of the Job

• To be responsible for the ongoing definition of IP/MPLS core network design, services, procedures, and policies and also for the implementation of those designs, services, procedures, and policies.

Expected Key Results:

• Network Design


• Network Support


• Project Implementation Management


• Network Documentation


• Network Monitoring and Capacity planning


• POC Management.

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• Minimum 2.2/Upper Credit, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Computer Information Systems or any related field.


• CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate); CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional)


• Deep understanding of IP based technologies, protocols such as TCP/ IP, Routing Protocols like OSPF, BGP, RIP, EIGRP, IS- IS , IP-MPLS, Traffic Engineering, QoS.


• Hands- on experience on Cisco based Routers, Cisco L2/ L3 Switches, and Network Security platform, etc


• Distinctive analytical skills and ability to present and communicate and work with a highly technical team.


• Excellent technical acumen and a strong sense of focus. Pay meticulous attention to detail and have proven ability to guide others to deliver outstanding results in a timely manner.


• Research and evaluate network/systems, performance capacity, and compatibility with existing systems.


• Install, configure, maintain, and support network equipment and network operating systems


• A hands on experience with the following is a must: IP Routing, MPLS, QOS, VPN, DMVPN.


• Recommend and modify network configuration to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness.


• Have functional and working knowledge in disruptive technologies especially in disaggregated solutions.


• Knowledge and experience with network security (IPSec Firewalls) is desirable.

Work Experience:

• At least 5 years in telecommunications industry

Other Requirements:

• Good interpersonal skills with customers, vendors and members of team.


• Must be able to follow through multiple projects to completion with minimal supervision.


• Experience with leading inter-departmental negotiations, consensus building to reach common technical solutions.


• Hardworking and Tenacious.


• Performance driven.


• Work effectively with own initiative and with minimal supervision and also as a part of a team.

Application Closing Date

31st December, 2019.



Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

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