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IP L2 Technical Support Engineer at Equinix Nigeria

  • Job Type Full Time , Hybrid
  • Qualification BA/BSc/HND
  • Experience 6 years
  • Location Lagos
  • City Lekki
  • Job Field ICT / Computer&nbsp

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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