Network Engineer

Job Posting

The key skills required:

• Hands-on experience in networking, routing, and switching technologies of 5 years and above.

• In-depth understanding of networking protocols such as IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, RIPV2, 802.11, QoS), etc.

• Solid understanding of the OSI or TCP/IP model.

• Network planning, design, and implementation experience in HLD and LLD.

• Throughout knowledge of IPv4/v6 migration techniques, policy languages.

• Solid understanding of routing and switching products and technologies.

• Experience with firewalls, internet VPNs, SDWAN, remote implementation, troubleshooting, and problem resolution. Experience in reverse engineering and problem solving.

• Strong overall understanding of the technologies and platforms specific to a large cable and telecommunications operator.

• CCNA or CCNP certifications is a plus. Knowledge of ITIL and ITSM processes, like, SLA, Change/Release Management. Experience in using ticketing tools such as service now, remedy will be an added advantage.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Should possess very good knowledge in the areas of:

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

• Designing and implementing new solutions and improving resilience of the current environment.

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

• Undertaking data network fault investigations in local and wide area environments using information from multiple sources.

• Securing network systems by establishing and enforcing policies, and defining and monitoring access.

• Supporting and administering firewall environments in line with IT security policy.

• Reporting network operational status by gathering and prioritizing information and managing projects.

• Upgrading data network equipment to the latest stable firmware releases.

• Configuring routing and switching equipment, hosted IP voice services and firewalls.

• Providing remote support to on-site engineers and end users/customers during installation.

• Providing remote troubleshooting and fault finding if issues occur upon initial installation.

• Undertaking capacity management and audit of IP addressing and hosted devices within data centers.

• Liaising with project management teams, third-line engineers and service desk engineers on a regular basis.

• Speaking to customers via email and phone for initial requirement capture.

• Excellent troubleshooting problem solving and organizational skills.

• Media capacity policy management & basic health checkup needs to be managed.

• Monitor and resolve alerts.

• Monitor system security.