Senior Network Design Engineer

Responsibilities:*Design and Deploy Functional Networks: Design and deploy networks (LAN, WAN) to meet the organization and customer needs.*Troubleshoot Network Issues: Diagnose and troubleshoot network issues, including those escalated by lower tiers of support.*Implement Network Security Measures: Design and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware from threats and unauthorized access.*Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with executive team members, decision-makers, and stakeholders to define business requirements and systems goals, and to identify and resolve business systems issues.*Create and Maintain Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented networks, including network diagrams, configuration details, and operational procedures.*Mentor Team Members: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers and other team members, helping them to develop their skills and knowledge.*Automate Network Tasks: Develop and implement automation scripts to streamline network management tasks and improve efficiency.*Plan for Service Outages: Plan for and respond to service outages and other network-related problems, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.*Support Network Upgrades: Perform network maintenance and system upgrades, including service packs, patches, hot fixes, and security configurations.*Evaluate New Technologies: Stay up-to-date with the latest networking technologies and evaluate their potential benefits for the organization and our customers.

Desired skills, experience, qualifications:*Experience with networking layer 2 and layer 3.*Good understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, VLANs).*Proficiency in network design and implementation tools (e.g., Visio, Cisco Packet Tracer).*Experience with network management and monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios).*Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.*Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.*Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or JNCIA.Additional Considerations*Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as VMware / KVM / RHEV /Xen / ProxMox / CXP-NG is beneficial.*A strong understanding of data centre networking and technologies is advantageous.

Key Skills*Strong technical networking knowledge with industry-recognized certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIS-ENT).*Experience with routing protocols, virtual routing instances, VPNs, and security zones.*Experience with network security products including Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS).*Proficiency in F5, Cisco Secure Firewall, and Gigamon technology.*Demonstrable design experience with global network vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper).*Network device configuration, troubleshooting, and defect resolution skills.*Understanding of project life cycle from requirements gathering to operational acceptance.*Proven experience in network troubleshooting across multiple vendors and technology areas.*Excellent communication skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders.*Experience of performance testing of cyber monitoring tools (sizing, capacity management and planning, performance troubleshooting).

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