Network & Cloud Solutions Architect

Job Type: Full Time
Experience: 5 years
Location: Lagos

Company: Layer3

Job 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.

Qualifications

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.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified applicants should forward their CVs to careers@layer3.com.ng

NOTE: Do not apply if you do not have experience as an Enterprise Key Account Manager