About the Role
The Network Engineer manages UNIX, Novell, VMS, Windows, or similar computer networks. This role performs a variety of maintenance, evaluation, installation, and training tasks to enable users to maximize productivity and assists in the planning and development of network resources. The Network Engineer will design and implement systems that ensure effective connectivity for the respective locations on the Local Area Networks (LANs), MPLS, and Wide Area Networks (WANs).
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Responsibilities
- Design, secure approval for, and give operational effect to systems and procedures that ensure effective connectivity for the respective locations on the Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs) that service the business needs of the organization.
- Monitor ongoing operations and support of the Network Infrastructure for Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), Network Operating Systems, Internet services, MPLS, etc.
- Design and implement Internet connectivity solutions that ensure external interfaces provide integrity and security against unauthorized entry to internal systems.
- Assess plans and designs the specifications and detailed requirements for new LAN/WAN systems or for upgrades of existing LAN/WAN systems and Network Infrastructure. Determine overall hardware, Network Operating systems, and software requirements for systems and ensure necessary actions have been taken.
- Plan, establish, and maintain all necessary network operation and administration policies, procedures, and standards that ensure the safety and security of network systems, services, and all related equipment.
- Ensure all network systems documentation is available and updated to always include all modifications/upgrades, etc.
- Review Vendor’s submitted documentation for completeness and accuracy.
- Analyze system logs and identify potential issues with computer systems.
- Set up access and operational procedures for the organization’s current domains and plan and monitor the activities of the administrator.
- Review network performance continuously to identify opportunities for enhancements and upgrades that stretch and exploit the full potential of the organization’s existing network technological capability.
- Monitor the continuing performance of the hardware modules to ensure optimum operating status and troubleshoot problems.
- Keep informed of technological advances and industry best practices to assess their possible adaptation for increasing the company’s technological superiority.
- Troubleshoot and support IT Network related problems.
- Support operations to ensure all decisions, contacts, and agreements executed in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Develop (together with IT Operation Manager, IT Project Manager, and IT Director) a comprehensive controls compliance program.
Qualifications
- Degree in Computer Engineering or equivalent
- Network Engineer related professional courses (CISCO, HP, Juniper, etc.)
- Microsoft server administration (2008/2012), AD, DNS, DHCP, DFS, PowerShell scripting
- Required: Microsoft qualifications (MCITP, MCSE, CISCO, or VMWare)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in the English language
- Strong analytical and computer skills
- Ability to effectively manage contract resources, External Service Provider(s), Process Owner, and User relationships
- Ability to adapt to time pressures
- Familiarity with ITIL framework
- Experienced with Risk Assessment and Mitigation concepts and principles
- 7 years of experience working with Networks, Email, Infrastructure, etc., preferably with Microsoft / Cisco / HP Servers and Storage Area Network equipment
- Knowledge and experience with Network management Tools & Utilities preferred (Cisco CCNA, CCNP, MCSE, MCSA Messaging or equivalent certification)
- Good experience with Microsoft BackOffice server products (Windows Server 2003 / 2008, Exchange 2007 / 2010, AD, DNS, ISA, IIS, DHCP)
- Knowledge of Hardware Servers and Storage Area Networks, preferred HP products or equivalent systems
- Working knowledge of standard industry commercial and charter scenarios
- Working knowledge of controls concepts and principles
- Must be a good team player.
