IT Network Specialist

Asico; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-focused company in Dubai is looking for an IT Network Specialist to design, maintain, and troubleshoot the network infrastructure. The role requires 2-3 years of experience and proficiency with network hardware and protocols. Ideal candidates are proactive and possess strong problem-solving skills. Competitive salary and health insurance are included in the benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance hike

VISA and Health Insurance

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience as a Network Specialist or Administrator.
• Hands-on experience with routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Familiarity with wireless LAN controllers.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN).
• Perform network maintenance and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues.

Skills

Network hardware experience

Routing protocols knowledge

TCP/IP understanding

Network diagnostic tools

Firewall and security administration

Problem-solving skills

Tools

SolarWinds

PRTG

Wireshark

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented IT Network Specialist to join our dynamic IT team. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting our growing network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network administration, a deep understanding of various network hardware and software technologies, and a proactive approach to ensuring network performance, security, and availability.

Responsibilities

• Network Design & Implementation: Assist in the design and deployment of functional enterprise networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN).
• Network Maintenance & Monitoring: Perform network maintenance and system upgrades, including service packs, patches, hot fixes, and security configurations. Monitor network performance to determine if adjustments need to be made.
• Troubleshooting & Support: Serve as a primary point of contact for network-related issues. Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve hardware, software, and other network and system problems. Replace faulty network hardware components when required.
• Security: Configure and maintain security infrastructure, including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and access control lists (ACLs).
• Vendor Management: Work with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution and project implementation.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for network configuration, network mapping, processes, and service records.
• Capacity Planning: Conduct capacity planning and performance analysis to ensure the network meets current and future business requirements.
• Policy & Protocol: Implement and enforce network policies and procedures. Stay current with latest technologies and protocols.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Proven experience 2-3 years as a Network Specialist or Network Administrator
• Technical Proficiency:
• Hands-on experience with network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls)
• In-depth knowledge of routing protocols and switching protocols (STP, VLANs, VTP)
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP and other network protocols
• Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring, and analysis tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, Wireshark)
• Familiarity with firewall and security concepts and administration
• Experience with Wireless LAN controllers and access points

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex IT concepts to non-technical colleagues

Benefits

• Competitive salary and Performance hike
• VISA and Health Insurance