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 CLIENTs 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:
Bachelors 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.