Senior Network Engineer at RecTrain Services

About The Job

Job Description

• Our client who provides Information Technology (IT) solutions require an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join their team.
• Reporting to the Technical Manager and being a part of the Network & Security (N&S) Team Unit, you will be primarily responsible for leading initiatives in the design & implementation of network and network security solutions for clientele in line with the company’s strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake periodic OEM certifications in line with fulfillment of OEM requirement for the Company's Partner status.
• Establish direct impact on project delivery and support the service delivery controller in adherence to signed service level agreements (SLA’S).
• Ensure timely receipt of client payments for completed projects.
• Liaise with the sales team and provide support in the design of solutions and proposals for clients to increase company turnover and profitability.
• Provide periodic network training and associated best practices to work colleagues.
• Provide direct support in the day-to-day operations on network hardware and operating systems.
• Configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS).
• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations.
• Monitor system resource utilization, performance and ensure system availability and reliability of networks.
• Provide Level-1& 2 support and troubleshooting to resolve networking issues.
• Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure.
• Select and implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company’s security team.
• Evaluate system utilization, monitor response time, and provide primary support for detection and correction of operational problems.
• Prepare progress and specifications reports for review by the Technical Manager and /or Chief Technical Officer.

Requirements:

• Must have Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, Computer Engineer, Network Engineer, Network Security Management or any related field.
• Minimum three (3) years working experience with the any of the following valid certifications: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Inter-network Expert (CCIE) is mandatory.
• Valid certification in Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Fortinet Equivalents, ITIL, PMP, and WCNA (Wireshark) is an added advantage.
• Extensive working experience in network administration, design, and implementation or similar role.
• Experience working with HP, Del, Lenovo products as an added advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and HTTP.
• Experience with network security, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Knowledge of network hardware and software, including routers, switches, and network management tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot network issues effectively.
• Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, team playing and time management skills.