Network Engineer

Roles and responsibilities

• 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 HCT campuses.
• Manage and monitor HCT’s 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.

Desired candidate profile

• Bachelor’s 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.