ICT Network Engineer

About the Role

Northwest Petroleum & Gas Company Limited is a reputable leader in Nigeria's oil and gas sector, committed to driving operational excellence through robust technology. We are currently looking for a talented and dedicated ICT Network Engineer to oversee, optimize, and secure our corporate network infrastructure across multiple locations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for resilient network systems, we invite you to join our growing team.

• Design, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure, routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Monitor network performance proactively, resolving outages, latency issues, and connectivity bottlenecks promptly.
• Manage primary and secondary Internet connections, ensuring high availability and compliance with ISP Service Level Agreements.
• Implement and maintain robust network security controls, VLAN segmentation, and VPN policies in collaboration with cybersecurity teams.
• Deploy and optimize corporate wireless networks and manage structured cabling projects for new offices and facilities.
• Maintain comprehensive up-to-date network documentation, configuration backups, and equipment inventories.
• Provide advanced technical support and escalation paths for IT support teams and operational technology systems.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of hands-on network engineering experience within a corporate or multi-site environment.
• Strong technical proficiency in TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, and firewall management.
• Proven experience working with Internet Service Providers and managing bandwidth utilization.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Fortinet, or equivalent are strongly preferred.

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees and dependents.
• Opportunities for professional development, certifications, and career advancement.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment within a leading Nigerian energy company.

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