Network Engineer

Role DescriptionA Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, monitoring, securing, and optimizing network infrastructure to ensure reliable connectivity, high performance, scalability, and security. The role supports enterprise networks, data centers, cloud environments, wireless infrastructure, remote sites, and business-critical communication systems.Key responsibilities include:Design and implement LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, SD-WAN, and enterprise network architectures.Configure and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, access points, load balancers, and network appliances.Manage IP addressing, subnetting, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, NAT, routing, switching, and network segmentation.Monitor network availability, bandwidth, latency, packet loss, utilization, and overall performance.Troubleshoot network outages, connectivity issues, routing problems, DNS failures, wireless issues, and performance degradation.Implement firewall policies, VPN solutions, access controls, intrusion-prevention measures, and secure network architectures.Support cloud and hybrid networking environments across platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.Manage connectivity between offices, data centers, cloud environments, remote locations, and external networks.Perform network upgrades, migrations, expansions, hardware replacements, and infrastructure improvements.Conduct network capacity planning and recommend improvements based on business and technical requirements.Develop network diagrams, architecture documentation, configuration standards, operating procedures, and technical records.Manage network configurations, firmware upgrades, patches, backups, licenses, and change-control processes.Conduct network assessments, vulnerability reviews, performance analysis, and security evaluations.Support network redundancy, disaster recovery, business continuity, and high-availability solutions.Implement network monitoring, logging, alerting, and automated incident-detection systems.Use scripting, APIs, network automation, Infrastructure as Code, data analytics, and AI-assisted network-management tools where appropriate.Collaborate with cybersecurity, cloud, DevOps, systems, IT support, infrastructure, application, and business teams.Coordinate with internet service providers, telecommunications providers, vendors, and external technical specialists.Manage network incidents, service requests, escalations, and root-cause investigations.Maintain network asset inventories, configuration records, licenses, support agreements, and technical documentation.Optimize network performance, reliability, scalability, security, and operational costs.Support data-center deployments, office expansions, infrastructure projects, technology upgrades, and digital-transformation initiatives.Ensure network infrastructure complies with organizational security policies, technical standards, and applicable requirements.Prepare network-performance reports, incident summaries, capacity assessments, risk reports, and technical recommendations.Provide technical guidance and support to network administrators, IT teams, and other technical stakeholders.Continuously improve network reliability, security, automation, scalability, performance, and operational efficiency.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or a related field.Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, Ethernet, routing, switching, VLANs, subnetting, DNS, DHCP, NAT, VPNs, and network protocols.Knowledge of BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, QoS, SD-WAN, and wireless networking.Strong understanding of routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, wireless infrastructure, and network-management platforms.Knowledge of network-security principles, segmentation, access control, VPN technologies, IDS/IPS, and secure network architecture.Familiarity with cloud networking and hybrid infrastructure.Strong troubleshooting, analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving abilities.Ability to analyze packet captures, network logs, alerts, performance metrics, and connectivity data.Familiarity with Python, scripting, APIs, network automation, Infrastructure as Code, and configuration-management tools is advantageous.Knowledge of network monitoring and observability platforms is beneficial.Familiarity with SDN, SASE, Zero Trust, network virtualization, and modern enterprise-networking technologies is advantageous.Strong documentation, communication, teamwork, and project-coordination skills.Ability to collaborate effectively with cybersecurity, cloud, DevOps, systems, IT support, vendors, and business teams.Relevant certifications such as Cisco CCNA, CCNP, Juniper, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, CompTIA Network+, or cloud-networking certifications are advantageous.Strong understanding of network availability, redundancy, disaster recovery, and business continuity.Strong attention to detail, technical judgment, adaptability, and security awareness.High level of professionalism, accountability, and commitment to reliable and secure network operations.