Ccna Jobs in Nigeria

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Job Summary

The Level 2 Support Engineer will provide advanced technical support for network-related issues escalated from the first level of support. This role involves troubleshooting complex network problems, ensuring optimal network performance, and collaborating with upper management and various departments to implement effective solutions and provide ongoing support.

Supports the Network Architecture team to translate architecture requirements into platform level configurations. Performs tests that support deployment readiness decision within a moderate scope.

Responsibilities

Respond to and resolve escalated network incidents and service requests from the first-level support team, ensuring timely and effective solutions

Troubleshoot and diagnose complex network issues, including connectivity problems, performance degradation, and hardware failures

Monitor network performance using various tools and dashboards to ensure high availability and reliability of services

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering and operations, to implement network changes, improvements, and new technologies.

Document troubleshooting steps, resolutions, and network configurations to facilitate knowledge sharing and future reference

Assist in the development and maintenance of comprehensive network documentation, including diagrams, procedures, and policies

Participate in on-call rotations and provide after-hours support as needed to maintain service continuity

Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to enhance the capabilities of the NOC

Mentor and train junior network engineers and support staff, providing guidance on best practices and troubleshooting techniques

Conduct regular network assessments and capacity planning to accommodate growth and changes in technology

Provide technical support and training to staff on network-related issues and best practices

Qualifications

Experience with network monitoring tools and troubleshooting methodologies

Familiarity with network security practices and technologies

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical electronic Information Technology, or a related field

Proven years of experience in network engineering or a similar role

Experience with network monitoring tools and troubleshooting methodologies

Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, JNCIP, JNCIS, Network+) are a plus

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Strong communication and teamwork abilities

Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP / IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS etc.) and technologies (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers)

Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders

Maintain an open mind when addressing network problem situations

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