IP Core Network Engineer at Swift Networks Limited

Engineering
Lagos
March 27, 2026
₦250,000 - ₦400,000 / month
Full Time
Application ends: April 30, 2026
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Job Description

Swift Networks Limited, a leading Internet Service Provider in Lagos, is seeking an experienced IP Core Network Engineer to join its NOC team. The role involves monitoring, maintaining, and optimizing the core IP network infrastructure to ensure high availability, seamless connectivity, and rapid incident resolution. Ideal candidates will have strong expertise in IP routing, MPLS, and network troubleshooting within ISP or telecom environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor IP core network devices (routers, switches, MPLS, BGP, OSPF) and proactively resolve performance or availability issues.
  • Troubleshoot complex IP and routing issues, including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, L2/L3 VPNs, and QoS.
  • Manage Internet Gateway (IGW) and core transit networks, including traffic engineering and route policy optimization.
  • Execute planned network activities such as software upgrades, configuration audits, hardware acceptance tests, and optimization projects.
  • Collaborate with field teams, vendors, and engineering units for incident resolution, capacity planning, and new network implementations.
  • Analyze network traffic patterns to identify anomalies, bottlenecks, and security threats.
  • Generate reports on network performance, SLAs, and incident metrics, escalating critical issues as required.
  • Participate in 24/7 on-call rotations, ensuring minimal downtime and rapid incident resolution.

Requirements:

  • HND (Upper Credit) or Bachelor’s Degree (Second Class Upper) in Computer Science, IT, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 3–5 years of experience in IP core network operations, preferably in ISP or telecom NOC environments.
  • Hands-on experience with IP routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, ISIS, MPLS, L2VPN, L3VPN, and QoS/traffic engineering.
  • Practical knowledge of Cisco or equivalent IP routers and switches, including vendor-specific CLI and tools.
  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP, subnetting, ACLs, NAT, and core IP network design principles.
  • Experience with NOC monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG) and ticketing/incident management systems.
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and communicate technical issues clearly.
  • Willingness to work in a 24/7 shift-based NOC environment, including nights and weekends.

Preferred Skills:

  • Knowledge of DWDM, microwave backhaul, firewalls, IDS/IPS, SDN/NFV, IPv6 migration, and DDoS mitigation.
  • Professional certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, or JNCIE are highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) and network automation (Python, Ansible).

Salary: N250,000 – N400,000 monthly

Application Closing Date: 30th April, 2026

How to Apply:
Qualified candidates should send their CV with the job title IP Core Network Engineer as the subject of the email.

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