Applications System Engineer

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Lagos, Lagos Island, Lagos
Mid level
Big Data • Cloud • Internet of Things
The Role
Responsible for troubleshooting, network design, testing, vendor management, and supporting the Network Architecture team with configuration and documentation.
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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 providingan equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Job Summary

Supports the Network Architecture team to translate architecture requirements into platform level configurations. Performs tests that support deployment readiness decision within a moderate scope.

Responsibilities

Troubleshooting

  • Participates in the development of troubleshooting guides

  • Participates with NSE as needed to troubleshoot layer 1-3 network issues within a moderate scope

Network Design

  • Translates high level architectural designs into platform configurations

  • Responsible for developing methods of procedure that implement the design changes in the network platforms

Commissioning/ Installations

  • Creates engineering deployment packages (EDPs), including rack elevation drawings, space and power requirements, cable run lists, and any other site specific documentation

  • Completes documentation for use by Operations (EDPs, configurations, and training guides)

Testing & Validation

  • Develops test plans and strategies to exercise platforms, including feature performance, load stress redundancy, operational alarms and metrics

  • Develops and executes software test plans and procedures

  • Performs hands-on tests to validate proof of concepts, network design, network deployment, and introduction of services and features

Vendor Management

System Integration & Testing

  • End to end testing of integrated solutions/services including BSS, OSS, and Software Engineering, with Network platforms/elements

  • Creates new and innovative test strategies for tests in laboratory and field testing environments

  • Develops scripts that are the basis for test automation and incorporated into a test automation framework

Training

  • Assists senior network engineers/analysts to develop training guides for NSE personnel

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3-5 years' related experience

  • Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering or related field preferred

Equinix 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. 

Top Skills

Engineering Deployment Packages
Network Configurations
Test Automation Scripts
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The Company
HQ: Redwood City, CA
10,765 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX) is the world’s digital infrastructure company™, enabling digital leaders to harness a trusted platform to bring together and interconnect the foundational infrastructure that powers their success. Equinix enables today’s businesses to access all the right places, partners and possibilities they need to accelerate advantage. With Equinix, they can scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value.

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