Senior Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Extensive hands-on engineering-level support on switching and routing technologies such as BGP, OSPF, MPLS/VPLS, spanning tree protocols e.g.; MSTP, RSTP, 802.1x, 802.11, 802.16, VPN, DMVPN, SDN, VRRP/HSRP, WAN Acceleration, QoS, VoIP, VTC, cloud, automation, and similar network technologies.
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot network communications failures and bottlenecks.
• Ability to analyze system logs, identifying potential issues and troubleshooting any reported network problems
• Switching tasks include VTP, ISL/ 802.1q, IPSec and GRE Tunneling, VLANs, Ether Channel, Trunking, Port Security, STP and RSTP.
• Configuration of LAN/WAN/WLAN links using VSI/ L2VC for MPLS L2VPN will be required to be available for on-call duties on a need basis.
• Understands and assists in technical strategies in the design, configuration and maintenance of LAN, WAN and wireless networks to ensure the stability, integrity and operational effectiveness and efficiency of network services.
• Participates in the design and configuration of internal and/or external networks as required for assigned projects.
• Supervise IP/MPLS services’ implementation covering the installations, testing & handover.
• Proactively perform corrective maintenance for IP/MPLS network.
• Develop automation and other internal systems and tools to assist in the care and feeding of the IP/MPLS network and integration activities.
• Responsible for network planning, configuration, and implementation.
• Design and develop routing topology for Core /Access/Metro/Edge network infrastructures and for converged data & communications services and their successful integration.
• Drive Digital Transformation Agenda using Cloud, Security, Big Data, IOT, SDN, SDS, and SDWAN
• Responding to RFQ & preparing proposals.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology or a related field or its equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in troubleshooting and managing IP networks.
• Hands-on experience in Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, and Bluecoat is required.
• A thorough understanding of network technology and protocols.
• Operating systems knowledge.
• Advanced knowledge of structured cabling networks.
• Possess high-level interpersonal communication skills.