Network Engineer

You will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting our network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and security.

Responsibilities:

Network Design and Implementation:

• Design, configure, and implement LAN/WAN/WLAN solutions.
• Install and configure network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
• Develop and maintain network diagrams and documentation.

Network Maintenance and Monitoring:

• Monitor network performance and identify potential issues.
• Perform routine network maintenance and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity and performance problems.
• Implement and maintain network monitoring tools.

Network Security:

• Implement and maintain network security policies and procedures.
• Configure and manage firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Perform security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Respond to security incidents.

Technical Support:

• Provide technical support to end-users and other IT staff.
• Resolve network-related issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Document troubleshooting procedures and solutions.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with other IT teams and departments to ensure network alignment with business needs.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders on network-related issues.
• Participate in on-call rotation as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in network administration and engineering.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, etc.), and technologies.
• Experience with network hardware from vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, or HP.
• Experience with firewall management and VPN configuration.
• Knowledge of network security best practices.
• Proficiency in network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CCNA, or equivalent are highly desired.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible).
• Experience with VoIP and other network-based communication technologies.
• Experience with wireless networking.