Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer

Our client is currently hiring for the position of Senior Network Engineer.
Responsibilities:
• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, MPLS, SD-WAN, and Internet connectivity.
• Configure and manage routers, switches, wireless controllers, firewalls, VPN gateways, and load balancers.
• Ensure maximum network availability through redundancy, failover, and high-availability solutions.
• Monitor network performance and proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve infrastructure issues.
• Perform root cause analysis for major incidents and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Manage enterprise firewall security, VPN connectivity, IDS/IPS, and network access controls.
• Support Data Centre and Disaster Recovery infrastructure, including regular DR testing and business continuity planning.
• Administer core network services such as DNS, DHCP, Active Directory integration, and enterprise connectivity.
• Support Microsoft Azure and cloud networking, including hybrid connectivity and VPN solutions.
• Maintain network monitoring solutions and generate regular health, capacity, and performance reports.
• Implement infrastructure upgrades, firmware updates, security patches, and configuration changes following change management procedures.

Technical Skills
• Strong knowledge of Cisco Routing & Switching technologies.
• Hands-on experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, VLANs, STP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, HSRP, VRRP, MPLS, SD-WAN, VPN, and QoS.
• Experience configuring and supporting enterprise firewalls such as Cisco Firepower, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or Check Point.
• Experience with wireless networking solutions including Cisco, Aruba, or Meraki.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure networking, hybrid cloud connectivity, and VPN Gateway.
• Experience with VMware, Hyper-V, and enterprise virtualization technologies.
• Proficiency in network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, ManageEngine, Zabbix, or similar platforms.
• Working knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Microsoft 365 infrastructure.