Job Description
Network & Security Design:
- Develop detailed network designs and architectures, including LAN, WAN, and cloud-based networks, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
- Design and implement comprehensive security strategies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPNs, and encryption technologies.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and local regulations.
Collaboration:
- Engage with clients to gather and analyse business requirements, assess existing network and security setups, and provide actionable recommendations.
- Responsible for interfacing with the Sales & operations team in developing the solution design and the project deliverables.
- Coordinate with the project’s stakeholders, such as clients, architects, consultants from other disciplines, and contractors.
Business Excellence
- Prepare product and solution matrix to enhance our portfolio by introducing new products and solutions.
- Maintain relationships with AFT business partners, suppliers and vendors.
- Compare possible solutions with competitors’ solutions in terms of price, quality and performance and prepare supporting arguments for presentation and negotiation with the customer.
Continuous Improvement:
- Stay updated on industry trends, technology advancements, and relevant standards and codes to improve design practices.
- Participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance skills and knowledge.
Documentation and Reporting
- Prepare technical documentation, including design reports, test plans, and Solution drawings.
- Provide regular updates and reports to senior management and clients.
Skills
Required skills to be successful:
Behavioural Competencies:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Communication & Presentation Skills
- Excellent customer service
- Professional knowledge
- Teamwork
- Time management skills
- Analytical skills / Attention to detail
- Problem-solving skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Integrity/Ethics
- Ability to handle pressure
What Equips you for the role:
Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:
- Graduate Engineer in Electronics / Electrical or equivalent
- CCDP, CCNP, or Equivalent certification is a MUST. CCIE / CISSP will be highly preferred.
- Certified in Designing Solutions: WCNP, ACDX, or AQPS is an added advantage.
Minimum Experience:
- Must have 5+ years of experience designing and project management for Network systems.
Job-Specific Skills:
- Software-Defined Networks - Wired & Wireless and Cloud-based Network Solutions
- Product Knowledge of Cisco, Aruba, Dell, Alcatel, and Ruckus.
- Security Solutions: Multi-Layered Security Solution, Next Generation Firewalls, SDWAN.
- Good knowledge of Voice & IP Telephony, Wireless, Security, SD-WAN, Virtualization & NMS
- Must have complete network lifecycle experience, including requirements gathering, solution mapping, testing, documentation, configuration, and maintenance
- Implementation of tiered network architecture / Campus networks
