Senior Network Engineer

About the Role

The Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the organization's LAN, WAN, and wireless infrastructure. The candidate will ensure network availability, security, and optimal performance across all locations.

Responsibilities

Configure, manage, and monitor LAN/WAN infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and access points (Aruba, Sophos, D-Link, TP-Link, MikroTik, etc.).

Implement and maintain VPNs, VLANs, SD-WAN, and QoS for secure and efficient communication.

Perform routine network performance tuning, upgrades, and maintenance.

Ensure network security by implementing firewalls, NAC, and intrusion prevention systems.

Monitor network usage, logs, and alerts, and troubleshoot connectivity issues or outages.

Manage IP address allocation (DHCP, DNS) and maintain a structured IP schema.

Collaborate with the IT security team to ensure compliance with audit requirements.

Prepare documentation, diagrams, and inventory of network assets.

Participate in on-call rotations and respond to network emergencies or planned outages.

Qualifications

BSc or Diploma in Computer Science, IT, Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunication, or equivalent.

Relevant certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Network+.

Experience

5–6 years of proven experience in enterprise networking.

Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, subnetting, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), switching (STP, VLANs), wireless, and network security.

Experience with network firewalls (Fortinet, Sophos, cloud proxy) and VPN technologies.

Familiarity with cloud networking (Azure NSG, AAD Connect) and IT project implementation/documentation.

Knowledge of structured and unstructured cabling.

Required Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively under pressure.