Key Responsibilities:
•Lead
the design and implementation of enterprise-level network architecture,
including LAN, WAN, WLAN, and data center networks.
•Implement
network monitoring and management solutions to proactively identify and resolve
network issues, minimize downtime, and optimize performance.
•Assist
in the design and implementation of network infrastructure, including routers,
switches, firewalls, IPS, DNS, VPN, Web Security, Load balancers, WAF and other
networking and security infrastructure.
•Configure
and optimize network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, load
balancers, and VPN, to ensure optimal performance and security.
•Lead
troubleshooting efforts for complex network problems, utilizing advanced
diagnostic tools and methodologies to resolve issues in a timely manner.
•Implement
network monitoring and management solutions to proactively identify and resolve
network issues, minimize downtime, and optimize performance.
•Collaborate
with cross-functional teams to implement network upgrades, expansions, and
enhancements in alignment with business requirements.
•Manage
and monitor Internet and WAN Links across THE CLIENT campuses.
•Manage
and monitor THE CLIENT’s Cisco IP Telephony infrastructure.
•Develop
and maintain network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations,
inventory, and standard operating procedures, ensuring accuracy and
completeness.
•Assist
in the development and enforcement of network policies, procedures, and best
practices to ensure compliance and security.
•Supervise
and mentor junior network technicians, providing guidance and support to foster
their professional development.
•Participate
in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as needed for network
emergencies or maintenance activities.
•Conduct
Proof of Concepts (PoC) for the latest network products and technologies.
•Produce
performance reports, weekly reports on network status and serviceability in
order to alert management of faulty areas and performance bottlenecks that
affect the network service.
•Collaborate
with vendors and service providers to procure network equipment and services,
ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality.
Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s
degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field. Master's
degree preferred.
•Minimum
of 5 or 10 years of experience in network engineering roles, with a proven
track record of designing and implementing complex network solutions.
•Expert-level
knowledge of networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF,
MPLS, VLANs, VPNs, and SD-WAN.
•Extensive
hands-on experience with network routing, switching and Wireless LAN from
vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, HPE/Aruba.
•Extensive
hands-on experience with network security infrastructure from vendors such as
PaloAlto firewalls, FortiGate firewalls, Infoblox DNS/DHCP, Cisco FirePower
IPS.
•Extensive
hands-on experience with F5 LTM ASM and APM configuration and management.
•Strong
understanding of cloud networking concepts and technologies, with experience
deploying and managing networks in public cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure,
Google Cloud).
•Excellent
analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex
network issues and drive resolution.
•Exceptional
communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively
collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
•Relevant
Certification from Cisco, PaloAlto, FortiGate, Infoblox, F5.