VP of Network Engineering
Core
Lead the global network engineering function to design protocols, standards, and reference architectures for a bandwidth marketplace serving ISPs, hyperscalers, and AI companies across Africa.
Role type
VP of Network Engineering (Senior Leadership, Hands-on IC)
Builds
A shared intelligence layer for network connectivity, including backbone, aggregation, access, and peering infrastructure.
Domain
Telecommunications / Network Engineering / ISP Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Senior leadership in ISP/carrier environments, deep BGP expertise (policy, RPKI, traffic engineering), MPLS at scale (L3VPN, EVPN), passive optical access (GPON/XGS-PON), white-box switching (SONiC, OcNOS), hands-on CLI troubleshooting (MikroTik, Huawei), L2/L3 fundamentals, partner-facing technical maturity.
Preferred skills
Open-source networking stacks (SONiC, FRR), automation (Python, Go, NETCONF/gNMI), IPv6 planning, Internet Exchange operations, AI/ML in network operations.
Technologies
BGP, MPLS, GPON, XGS-PON, SONiC, IP Infusion OcNOS, MikroTik RouterOS, Huawei, Nautobot, FreeRADIUS, Jinja.
Responsibilities
Design network protocols and standards, drive AI integration for network operations, own routing/peering strategy and policy, manage aggregation/access services, lead network engineering team, manage technical relationships with partner ISPs, ensure network reliability and uptime.
Seniority
VP, Senior Leadership, Hands-on IC