- Job Type Full Time , Hybrid
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 6 years
- Location Lagos
- City Lekki
- Job Field ICT / Computer 
IP L2 Technical Support Engineer at Equinix Nigeria
IP L2 Technical Support Engineer
Job Summary
- We are seeking an experienced IP L2 Technical Support Engineer (Supervisor Level) responsible for managing escalated technical incidents, providing expert-level support, and ensuring resolution of complex network-related issues across the IP/MPLS and Internet Gateway systems. This role will work closely with Level 1 (L1) and Level 3 (L3) support teams, infrastructure units, and external vendors to ensure service excellence and customer satisfaction.
- The ideal candidate possesses deep technical knowledge in IP networking, strong analytical and the ability to drive operational efficiency through process optimization and team mentorship.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and mentor younger engineers to ensure timely and effective resolution of technical issues
- Oversee day-to-day operations including incident management, ticket resolution, and escalation handling
- Act as the technical escalation point for complex incidents from L1 and customer support teams
- Collaborate with L3 support, engineering, and vendor teams to resolve high-impact network issues
- Manage and track the lifecycle of incidents to closure, ensuring SLA compliance and customer communication
- Provide support and troubleshooting for IP/MPLS backbone, Internet Gateways, International Peering, and Enterprise solutions
- Monitor and support technologies including: MPLS, MP-BGP, VPLS, L3VPN, SD-WAN, VRRP, BFD, QoS, OSPF, ISIS, and BGP
- Develop and update technical documentation, escalation procedures, and knowledge base articles
- Implement network automation and monitoring tools to streamline support operations
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive action plans
- Lead weekly/monthly performance analysis and capacity planning aligned with network growth
- Ensure timely execution of approved IP optimization and enhancement projects with minimal service disruption
- Perform periodic network audits and recommend operational improvements
- Maintain customer satisfaction by handling and updating support tickets through to resolution
- Participate in change and release management processes to ensure operational readiness
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders during major incident handling and provide RCA reports
Qualifications
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
- Minimum of 6 years’ experience in ISP or Enterprise IP Network operations and support
- Professional certifications such as CCNP, JNCIP, Security+, or equivalent are required
Technical Skills
- In-depth experience in IP/MPLS, Ethernet, VPNs (L2/L3), VPLS, BGP, SD-WAN, QoS
- Proficient in routing protocols such as OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, MP-BGP, and related IP service edge deployments
- Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, Mikrotik, and Cyberoam routers/switches
- Solid understanding of Quality of Service (QoS) particularly in VoIP and DoS mitigation contexts
- Experience with monitoring tools like PRTG, WhatsUp Gold, and network performance platforms
- Familiarity with network automation and scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible) is an advantage
Soft Skills
- Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and troubleshooting abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and support escalations outside business hours when necessary
- Customer-focused mindset with a proactive approach to service delivery
Core Competencies
- Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
- Operational Excellence & Accountability
- Innovation & Process Improvement
- Effective Communication
- Customer Focus & Service Orientation
Behavioral Attributes
- Passion for Excellence
- Integrity & Accountability
- Open-Mindedness & Teamwork
- Strong Customer Commitment
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Equinix Nigeria on careers.equinix.com to apply

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