The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, and managing the local and wide area networks of the organization to ensure maximum uptime for users. The role can include designing system configurations, documenting and managing the installation of a new network, and maintaining and upgrading existing systems as necessary

The role is also responsible to ensure installing, supporting, and maintaining new server hardware and software infrastructure; A Senior Network Engineer performs a wide variety of evaluation, maintenance, installation, and training tasks to ensure the computer network performance meets company and user satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Design, setup and configure complex switching environments

• Design and deploy functional networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN)

• The  successful candidate will have a strong technical background, including working knowledge of network management protocols, networking architecture, authentication practices and security administration

• Design, setup and configure complex wireless networking that supports open or secured access and the ability to support voice and video applications

• Maintain a thorough understanding of Local Area Networking

• Assist in the design of multi-server environments including IP address schemes, DNS, WINS, Ether-Channel (Bonding), etc.

• Configuring and installing client and server network software for upgrading and maintaining network and telecommunication systems.

• Maintain a thorough understanding of the basics behind the Internet and its workings (DNS, Security, IP Routing, HTTP, VPN, Email Routing, SPAM, etc.)

• Configure and setup Cisco Firewalls, VPN Concentrators and Security appliances for access to vital business applications

• Configure and install software, servers, routers and other network devices

• Maintaining multi-site network operations and software applications, operating systems and regular maintenance with both private and public facilities

• Managing assigned projects and program components to deliver services in accordance with established objectives.

• Responding to inquiries from staff, administrators, service providers, site personnel and outside vendors and etc. to provide technical assistance and support

• Maintaining Detailed Documentation and Following a prescribed Configuration Management Process

• Troubleshooting malfunctions of network hardware and software applications, and security systems to resolve operational issues and restore services.

•  Establishes networking environment by designing system configuration; directing system installation; defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards.

• Maximizes network performance by monitoring performance; troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating with network architects on network optimization.

• Communicate with users when needed and as requested by the supervisor

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, and Statistics or related fields.

• CCNP Certification with experience on Advanced Enterprise Network required (plus)

• At least 8 years of direct experience for B.Sc. and 6 years for M.Sc. supplemented with relevant industry-standard certifications.

• Six (6) plus years of Enterprise network administration

• In-depth understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g. BGP, OSPF, EIGRP and Static)

• Familiarity with access control models and network security

• Experience with Solarwinds Network tools( network diagnostic, monitoring ,  analysis tools) and JIRA Helpdesk required

• Sharp troubleshooting skills

• Experience working in a virtualized environment

• Experience with SAN/NAS storage equipment

How to Apply

Register using the following LINK

Note: It is mandatory to mention the position title under the subject line of your cover/application letter. Women are highly encouraged to apply.