IP Planning Supervisor

Company: Equinix
Company: Equinix
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Commitment: Full time
Posted on: 2025-06-04 05:11
Who are we?Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.  Our culture is based on collaboration and the growth and development of our teams.  We hire hardworking people who thrive on solving challenging problems and give them opportunities to hone new skills and try new approaches, as we grow our product portfolio with new software and network architecture solutions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.Job SummaryWill be responsible for ensuring proper design for high availability in the Core of the Main One IPnetwork through the design and implementation of appropriate IP based-services in partnership with technology partner companies.ResponsibilitiesProvide leadership and guidance to team members and other operations teams with respect to IP/MPLS infrastructureReview configuration of core network equipment to meet requirementSupervise IP/MPLS services’ implementation covering the installations, testing & handoverPerform corrective maintenance for IP/MPLS networkGenerate standard project documentation including detailed test plan for highly complex networksEnsure all third-party application IP support contracts are active and functionalTroubleshoot problems with network and security infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, VPN, servers and make corrective actions when necessaryEnsure Capacity utilization is monitored, and growth is projectedEnsure Design and Supervise integration of Managed servicesEnsure IP resources are monitored and sparing is maintainedManage complex projects involving cross functional teamQualificationsBachelors of Science in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering5 - 7 years’ relevant experience requiredProven capacity in designing and implementing complex, high performance networks with multiple locations and applications, preferably service provider networksHands on experience configuring Cisco and Juniper routersRelevant certifications, preferably JNCIA, CCNP and CCIE certificationsGood knowledge of networking technologies - TCP/IP, BGP, ISIS, DNS, VPNs, Firewalls, etc.Good oral and written communication skillsTime management and personal effectiveness skillsRelationship managementProject management experience is an added advantageDemands of the JobAbility and willingness to work long hours and meet tight deadlinesAbility to work under minimal supervisionReliability, rigour, team-spirit, service oriented and initiative in the execution of the assigned workEquinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.  If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form. Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law. 
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