Network Engineer

Job Description

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Network Engineer to design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot network infrastructure to ensure secure, reliable, and high-performance connectivity across the organization. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in network administration, routing and switching, network security, and troubleshooting enterprise network environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, implement, and maintain LAN, WAN, WLAN, and enterprise network infrastructure.
• Configure and troubleshoot network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
• Manage routing and switching protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP, and VPNs.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and security using network monitoring tools.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Configure and maintain network security policies, access controls, firewall rules, and VPN connectivity.
• Perform network upgrades, patching, configuration backups, and capacity planning.
• Support data center networking, cloud networking, and network integration projects where required.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, system administration, and application teams to resolve technical issues.
• Maintain network documentation, configuration records, diagrams, and incident reports.
• Participate in incident management, change management, and disaster recovery activities.
• Ensure network infrastructure complies with organizational security standards and operational requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in network engineering, network administration, or infrastructure support.
• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, subnetting, and IP addressing.
• Hands-on experience with routers, switches, firewalls, VLANs, routing, and switching technologies.
• Experience with routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF.
• Knowledge of network security, VPNs, ACLs, and firewall configurations.
• Experience using network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent networking certifications.
• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Fortinet, or Palo Alto networking technologies.
• Familiarity with SD-WAN, wireless networking, network automation, and cloud networking platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience supporting enterprise networks or data center environments.

Key Competencies

• Network troubleshooting and incident resolution.
• Network performance optimization and security management.
• Technical documentation and change management.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to participate in after-hours support or on-call rotations when required.