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Network Engineer (2-Year Renewable Contract)

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Summary

Support, maintain and implement enterprise network infrastructure for a 2-year renewable contract: Cisco/Aruba/Cisco ACI operations, firewall administration (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco Firepower, Check Point), routing protocols, L2/L3 troubleshooting, projects and vendor coordination, with 24×7 on-call rotation.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Network Engineer with at least 5 years of hands-on experience to support, maintain and implement enterprise network infrastructure. The role involves network operations, L2/L3 troubleshooting, network security, project implementation, vendor management, and 24×7 on-call support.

Responsibilities

Network & Firewall Operations

  • Install, configure and maintain network and firewall equipment.
  • Manage and support Cisco, Aruba and Cisco ACI network environments.
  • Monitor network performance, availability and capacity, and troubleshoot network issues.
  • Configure and troubleshoot routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, ISIS and MPLS.
  • Configure and maintain firewalls including Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco Firepower and Check Point.
  • Support F5 Load Balancer, Infoblox and Cisco ISE infrastructure.
  • Perform network maintenance, upgrades, patching and configuration changes.
  • Support LAN/WAN operations across multiple sites.
  • Conduct network health checks and support incident resolution.
  • Assist with network implementation, migration and infrastructure projects.

Technical Support & Documentation

  • Troubleshoot network outages, connectivity and performance issues.
  • Provide L2/L3 technical support and resolve network incidents.
  • Maintain network configuration, topology and technical documentation.
  • Perform preventive maintenance and follow change management procedures.
  • Monitor network performance and support capacity planning.
  • Maintain network and firewall asset inventory.
  • Coordinate with internal teams, vendors and external stakeholders.
  • Support DR/BCP planning, testing and implementation.

Project& Vendor Management

  • Support network infrastructure project planning, implementation and deployment.
  • Coordinate with vendors and contractors for technical delivery and issue resolution.
  • Support RFQ/RFP, technical evaluation, and procurement activities.
  • Prepare technical specifications, network diagrams and project documentation.

Requirements

  • Diploma or Degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering or related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in network engineering.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Cisco, Aruba and Cisco ACI.
  • Strong knowledge of BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, ISIS and MPLS.
  • Experience with Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco Firepower or Check Point firewalls.
  • Experience with F5 Load Balancer, Infoblox and Cisco ISE is preferred.
  • Good understanding of LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, VLAN, ACL, NAT, VPN and network security.
  • Strong L2/L3 troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in network project implementation and infrastructure deployment.
  • Experience in vendor management and RFQ/RFP.
  • Knowledge of DR/BCP.
  • CCNP is preferred; CCIE is an added advantage.
  • Able to work independently and coordinate with vendors and internal teams.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Willing to participate in 24×7 on-call support, approximately 1–2 weeks per month, including after-hours support when required.

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