Infrastructure Engineer (Cloud)

Layer3

Job Overview

Location

Lagos & Abuja, Lagos, FCT, Nigeria

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Sector

Information Technology & Software

Experience Level

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Application Deadline

May 8, 2026

About the Company

Layer3 is recognized as one of West Africa's fastest-growing network and security infrastructure companies, offering a comprehensive suite of managed and cloud services. The company specializes in network security, IT infrastructure management, virtualization, and mobile device management solutions, catering to a demanding clientele.

Layer3's unique approach integrates best-of-breed technologies from global leaders with their own next-generation metro fiber networks, ensuring unparalleled after-sales support. The company fosters a dynamic and innovative work environment, committed to building future leaders and professionals who are driving change in the industry.

Job Description

Layer3 is seeking a skilled Infrastructure Engineer to design, build, and test our private cloud infrastructure. This role is crucial for ensuring our underlying architecture effectively supports evolving business needs and maintains high standards of performance and security.

You will be responsible for architecting end-to-end validated solutions, acting as a technical product expert for cloud provider solutions. This includes designing, implementing, and managing scalable cloud infrastructure across public, private, and hybrid environments, with a strong focus on Linux-based systems and containerization technologies.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading ICT company in West Africa, contributing to cutting-edge cloud solutions and working in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

To apply for this role, click the Apply button on this page and follow the instructions.

Required Skills

Cloud InfrastructureOpenStackVirtuozzoVMwareProxmoxDockerKubernetesTerraformAnsibleLinux AdministrationCentOSUbuntuRHELStorage SolutionsiSCSINASSANBackup & Disaster RecoveryCommvaultVeeamNetbackupAcronisMonitoring ToolsPrometheusGrafanaZabbixBash scriptingAWSAzureGCP

Key Responsibilities

Design and architect end-to-end validated solutions representing real-world cloud provider implementations.
Function as the technical product expert for specific cloud provider solution areas.
Collaborate with the cloud business unit to review functional specifications and provide feedback on releases and features.
Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure cloud infrastructure across public, private, and hybrid environments.
Administer and support Linux-based systems ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
Deploy, configure, and manage OpenStack deployments such as Virtuozzo-based virtualization and container environments.
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or similar.
Collaborate with DevOps teams to automate deployment pipelines, CI/CD processes, and monitoring.
Create and maintain custom cloud product offerings tailored to business needs.
Monitor system performance, conduct capacity planning, and perform root cause analysis.
Implement and enforce security best practices across cloud and virtualized environments.
Provide expertise in containerization technologies including Virtuozzo, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Integrate third-party services and APIs to enhance cloud platform capabilities.
Work with cross-functional teams to define cloud strategies and operational procedures.
Ensure compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements (ISO, GDPR).
Document system configurations, processes, and architectural decisions.

Qualifications

First Degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
3–5 years of experience as an Infrastructure Engineer.
Strong expertise with OpenStack and virtualization solutions (VMware, Proxmox).
Knowledge of storage solutions (iSCSI, NAS, SAN), hyper-converged solutions, and backup/disaster recovery tools (Commvault, Veeam, Netbackup, Acronis).
Proficiency in Linux system administration (CentOS, Ubuntu, RHEL).
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, Digital Ocean).
Experience with DevOps practices, Bash scripting, and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix).
Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

How to Apply

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Nigeria's burgeoning digital transformation necessitates robust cloud infrastructure, demanding expertise in scalable and secure cloud architectures. This role requires deep knowledge of cloud platforms, virtualization technologies, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). The impact of this position is critical for ensuring high availability, performance, and security of cloud services, directly supporting business continuity and enabling the deployment of innovative solutions.