Senior Network Engineer - CCIE Certified

Al Rostamani Communications; Dubai; On-site; AED 335,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Rostamani Group is seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to maintain and enhance our IP network services, including core routers, switches, servers and applications. You will handle installation, configuration, troubleshooting and post-sale support across multi-vendor environments.

The ideal candidate holds a Graduate/Diploma in Electronics/Telecom/IT and has 8+ years of enterprise network experience, with CCIE/HCIE certifications considered a strong advantage.

Qualifications

• Graduate / Diploma engineer in Electronics / Telecom / IT/ computer science.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Enterprise Network Implementation and Support.
• CCIE, HCIE Certified Engineer.
• Knowledge of IP addressing (IPv4/IPv6) and subnetting.

Responsibilities

• Installing, configuring and maintaining enterprise level network hardware and applications.
• Plan, configure and implement data network infrastructure & WiFi Infrastructure with stakeholders.
• Installation and configuration of firewalls
• Providing post-sales support to customers.
• Acting as Subject Matter Expert and assisting with technical support issues as needed
• Submit weekly reports on operations and projects with escalations and cost savings
• Troubleshoot and provide solutions for multi-vendor data networks
• Provide support for project implementation & documentation
• Prepare / validate LLD, HLD and other project documents
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by line manager

Skills

Enterprise network management

Cisco networking

Firewall and security

WiFi networking

Network troubleshooting

Liaising with teams

Documentation

Education

Graduate / Diploma engineer in Electronics / Telecom / IT/ computer science

Tools

Cisco

HP

Huawei

Cisco ASA/Fortigate/Checkpoint firewalls

Job description

Every employee at Al Rostamani Group plays a role in making a real difference to the business and our customers. We care for our employees by offering them meaningful and purposeful work and an opportunity to grow, learn, contribute and succeed. Today, the Al Rostamani Group has come a long way since its birth in 1957. Our group has grown steadfastly with the guiding principles of Commitment, Care & Vision, alongside a strong sense of active involvement in the community. We are a well-diversified group, with a key presence in industries such as General Trading, Automobiles and Heavy Equipment, Travel, Foreign Exchange, Financial Services, Property Management, Construction, Infrastructure Development and Information Technology Services. Our Group employs approximately 2000 people from 41 different nationalities, which contributes to our multicultural and multi-national environment.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this position is to support and maintain the network and our customer base. The main focus of this engineer will be implementing and maintaining IP network services and may extend to core routers, switches, servers, and applications, as necessary. The network engineer will be involved in network installation, configuration, Trouble shooting etc.

Job Responsibilities

• Installing, configuring and maintaining enterprise level network hardware and applications.
• Plan, configure and implement data network infrastructure & WiFi Infrastructure in co-ordination with customers, principals, service providers, and business partners to ensure implementation meets design parameters.
• Installation and configuration of firewalls
• Providing post-sales support to customers.
• Acting as Subject Matter Expert and assisting with technical support issues as and when required
• Assist Technical Managers in new product & tools development and evaluation (including 3rd party Products)
• Submit weekly reports on all operations and projects to the management clearly showing escalations where required along with project based cost savings
• Troubleshoot and provide solution in a timely manner for complex multi-vendor data network.
• Provide support for project implementation & documentation.
• Preparation / validation of LLD, HLD and other project related documents
• Any other additional tasks the line manager may give and is within the scope of work

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Graduate / Diploma engineer in Electronics / Telecom / IT/ computer science

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Enterprise Network Implementation and Support

Certifications

• CCIE, HCIE Certified Engineer

Knowledge & Skills

• Good knowledge in converge network, Wireless, Security, Routers, Switches, Firewall and Network Management Software.
• Knowledge in SDN solutions
• Good implementation and troubleshooting knowledge in Cisco networking & wifi solutions. Other networking products like HP, Huawei, Cambium will be an added advantage
• Good implementation and troubleshooting knowledge in at least one firewall product (Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto or Checkpoint)
• Must have full network lifecycle experience including gathering requirements, test, documentation, configuration and maintenance.
• Good knowledge of IP addressing and (IPV4/IPV6) and subnetting and routing.
• Good knowledge of networking protocols such as TCP, UDP, SNMP, FTP, TFTP and Netflow/Sflow etc
• Good understanding of LDAP, DNS, Radius and TACACS+ etc
• Liaising with project management team, superiors and service desk engineers on a regular basis
• Teamwork, Written, verbal communication & presentation skills.
• Excellent relationship building skills
• Results Driven

At Al Rostamani Group, we seek talented people who work hard to achieve great things. We consider not only your skills and experience, but also your passion for the role, your desire to learn and how well you align with our core values of care, commitment and vision.