Network & Cloud Solutions Architect at Layer3
Employment Type :
Full Time
Job Location :
Lagos
Salary :
Highly Competitive
Job Summary :
Layer3 is one of the fastest growing network and security infrastructure companies in West Africa, providing award-winning services, including managed and cloud services, network security, IT infrastructure management, virtualization and mobile device management solutions. Our unique model integrates best-of-breed technologies from global leaders such as Juniper Networks, Blue Coat, Polycom, AirWatch, F5, Extreme Networks and VMware, coupled with our next-generation metro fiber networks, to offer unparalleled services and after sales support to some of the most demanding customers.
Responsibilities :
- Design, deploy, and manage networking solutions across on-premise and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Ensure high availability, security, and scalability of cloud-based infrastructure.
- Optimize network performance, security policies, and cloud connectivity.
- Implement cloud migration strategies and hybrid cloud architectures.
- Configure and maintain virtual networking, VPNs, firewalls, and load balancers.
- Develop technical architecture for cloud, networking, and applications to support business needs.
- Provide end-to-end solutions for integrating cloud and on-premise infrastructure.
- Evaluate and select appropriate cloud services, networking tools, and security solutions.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for IT infrastructure.
- Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Application teams to ensure seamless deployment of solutions.
- Work with software development teams to design and implement application architectures that integrate with cloud and network infrastructure.
- Optimize application performance and scalability in cloud and hybrid environments.
- Troubleshoot networking, cloud, and application-related issues and provide solutions.
- Support containerized applications and microservices deployment.
Benefits :
Job Requirements :
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in network engineering, cloud computing, and solutions architecture.
- Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and network technologies (VPN, SD-WAN, firewalls).
- Strong knowledge of network protocols, routing, switching, and security.
- Experience in application architecture, microservices, APIs, and integration.
- Familiarity with DevOps tools (CI/CD, Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes).
- Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and communication skills.
- Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, CCNA/CCNP, or TOGAF are a plus.
How to Apply :
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Applications to: careers@layer3.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Note: Do not apply if you do not have experience as an Enterprise Key Account Manager.
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Applications to: careers@layer3.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Note: Do not apply if you do not have experience as an Enterprise Key Account Manager.
Deadline :Not Specified.
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