Network Engineer

United Arab Emirates University; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UAE is seeking a Network Engineer to maintain and support its entire network infrastructure. The role involves resolving network issues, configuring LAN/WAN equipment, and handling the installation of wireless networks across campuses. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Science, possess at least one major certification like CCNA or JNCIA, and have 2-3 years of experience in networking. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Computer Engineering or Science.
• At least one certification such as CCNA or JNCIA.
• 2-3 years of experience in a networking position.

Responsibilities

• Resolve network-related problems daily.
• Configure, test, and maintain LAN/WAN equipment.
• Design and configure the Wireless and Wired Network Infrastructure.
• Maintain and support the university's LAN/WAN environment.
• Complete networking project execution and documentation.

Skills

Network configuration

Routing Protocols

VLAN

LAN/WAN protocols

Wireless networks

Inter-personal skills

Communication Skills

Report Writing Skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Computer Engineering/Science

CCNA or JNCIA certification

Job description

Job Description

Primarily responsible for maintaining and supporting the entire university network infrastructure. Also work with senior engineers on tuning and solving complex issues.

• Resolves network-related problems on a daily basis.
• Configures, tests, and maintains LAN/WAN equipment and related services.
• Design, install and configure the entire Wireless and Wired Network Infrastructure of the university campus.
• Identifies, diagnoses, and resolves network problems.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented networks.
• Maintain and support University’s LAN/WAN environment.
• Analyzes complex data, voice or video network documentation and communicates to senior management regarding the current operational status of networks.
• Determines methods and procedures to be implemented and used on the most complex new technologies to enhance performance.
• In support of change management within the data center, provides high quality network documentation to the Help Desk (Logical and Physical layouts) of all UAE University sites.
• Participates to execution of networking projects: (Site visits, Preparing Request for Proposal, RFQ, technical evaluation, installation, implementation and commissioning).
• Installs and configures wireless networks across various campuses of the university.
• Upgrades networks and provides high level of support at all times.
• Ensures LAN / WAN continuing functionality by using network monitoring and management tools.
• Troubleshooting and problem solving of structured cabling systems.
• Research Network monitoring, tuning and troubleshooting.
• Responsible for ongoing support and maintenance of wired and wireless networks in all housing units (Hostels) for the students of the university.
• Campus wide Wireless Infrastructure monitoring, support and tuning assistance.
• Maintains up to date network documentation.
• Responsible to adhere with all information security policies and procedures of the university.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required in Computer Engineering/Science
• At least 1 qualification/certification such as CCNA or JNCIA with one major manufacturer like Cisco, Juniper.
• 2-3 years of experience in a networking position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Network configuration (Routing Protocols, VLAN, LAN/WAN protocols; Wireless networks)
• Knowledge of Switching and routing fundamentals.
• Basic Knowledge of Passive structured cabling systems.
• Strong inter-personal skills.
• Good Communication & Report Writing Skills.
• Must be able to work under pressure in a fast paced work environment.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime as required, should be available 24/7 on call in case of major services outage.
• Knowledge of IT service management principles would be beneficiary