Network Engineer - Routing & Switching

Vaidik EduservicesPvt. Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 220,000 - 294,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational services provider in Dubai is looking for a Network Engineer to manage network performance and infrastructure. The role involves configuring Cisco devices, maintaining network security, and ensuring customer satisfaction through technical support. Ideal candidates will have strong technical skills and relevant certifications, including CCNP and CCIE. They should also be capable of troubleshooting and multitasking in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Technical, analytical and interpersonal skills required.
• CCNP / CCVP / CCDA / CCDP certification mandatory.
• Ability to communicate in a polite manner both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze network infrastructure and application components.
• Configure and setup Cisco Firewalls and VPN Concentrators.
• Troubleshoot network hardware and software malfunctions.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Current CCNP / CCVP / CCDA / CCDP

CCIE certification

Tools

Cisco Unified Communication Manager

Windows Server 2003 & 2008

Exchange

SQL

Job description

Description

A Network Engineer is responsible for analyzing, designing, installing, configuring, maintaining and repairing of network infrastructure and application components.

A Network Engineer performs a wide variety of evaluation, maintenance, installation and training tasks to ensure the computer network performance meets company and user satisfaction.

A Network Engineer also provides direction, information, and recommendations regarding network configurations and installations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a thorough understanding of the basics behind the Internet and its workings (DNS, Security, IP Routing, HTTP, VPN, Email Routing, SPAM, etc.)
• Configure and setup Cisco Firewalls, VPN Concentrators and Security appliances for access to vital business applications
• Design, setup and configure complex switching environments
• Design, setup and configure complex wireless networking that supports open or secured access and the ability to support voice and video applications
• Assist in the design of multi-server environments including IP address schemes, DNS, WINS, Ether-Channel (Bonding), etc.
• Experience implementing / managing Cisco products including but not limited to (2900 / 3900 / 7200 series routers, 2900 / 3700 / 6500 series switches, Cisco ASA firewall)
• Experience implementing / managing MPLS WAN circuits.
• Experience implementing / managing EIGRP / BGP / OSPF routing protocols in an enterprise network environment
• Experience implementing Vlan technology in an enterprise environment.
• Managing assigned projects and program components to deliver services in accordance with established objectives.
• Responding to inquiries from staff, administrators, customers, site personnel and outside vendors and etc. to provide technical assistance and support
• Troubleshooting malfunctions of network hardware and software applications, telephones and security systems to resolve operational issues and restore services.
• Any other duties as assigned by management

Job Qualifications

• Technical, analytical and interpersonal skills required
• Current CCNP / CCVP / CCDA / CCDP.
• CCIE certification will be an added advantage.
• Cisco Unified Communication Manager configuration and infrastructure a plus
• Windows Server 2003 & 2008; Exchange and / or SQL experience a plus
• Maintain network security through proper configuration of VPN and Firewalls
• Ability to communicate in an understandable, polite and friendly manner, both written and verbal
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a small business environment
• Availability in response to needs of the customer for installation, maintenance and equipment