Sr. Network Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider seeks a Network Specialist to manage and support communication networks. Responsibilities include designing secure networks, providing support for enterprise issues, and collaborating with vendors. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in CIS and extensive experience in network support. This position is based in Dubai and requires some travel.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in supporting enterprise networks.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.
• No supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain and support communication networks.
• Provide third-tier support for network issues.
• Examine projects for security concerns.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's in CIS or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ownership and responsibility for medium and high user impact network technologies.
• Design, implement, maintain and support Black Box’s communications networks, including the Black Box LAN / WAN, internet access, network security, remote access, network services, and all related telecommunications hardware and software components.
• Design, implement, maintain, and support secure and scalable business-to-business and external communications network between Black Box and external organizations.
• Provide third-tier support working directly with vendors, service providers, end-users, and other IT personnel to isolate and resolve network hardware and network related software communications issues.
• Work with manufacturers, vendors, service providers, and other organizations to provide recommendations and determine areas to research, validate and implement upgrades, enhancements, or configuration changes to ensure compatibility and enhance performance of Black Box communication networks.
• Examine projects for security concerns and make recommendations for a reasonable solution.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in CIS, or equivalent education and work experience
• 7-10 years of experience in supporting enterprise networks.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time
• Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Able to work independently as well as part of a team environment.
• Able to retrieve information and conduct research related to project completion and job responsibilities.
• Able to think analytically.
• Capable of establishing priorities and balancing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Encompasses project management skills from project start to finish.
• Performs work under minimal supervision.
• Handles complex issues and problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Able to build collaborative relationships.
• Able to read, write and interpret various correspondence, memos and instructions.
• Understanding of basic mathematical concepts, such as adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing.
• Proficient in basic to intermediate computer software programs, such as Microsoft Office.
• Must have current driver’s license and / or passport.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

Physical Environment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

This job description defines the critical job responsibilities and requirements of a job classification in broad terms; it is not meant to be all-inclusive for any one position. Job responsibilities and requirements are subject to change at any time due to business conditions or any other reason.

Equal Opportunity

Black Box is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with Federal, State and Local laws, Black Box does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status, and endorses those policies and practices which seek to recruit, hire, train and promote the most qualified persons into available jobs.

Black Box is a leading technology solutions provider. Our mission is to accelerate our customers’ business by valuing relationships with our team members, clients and stakeholders. By continuously growing our knowledge, we remain relevant in the market and are in a superior position to help customers design, deploy and manage their IT infrastructure. Through our values, such as innovation, ownership, transparency, respect and open-mindedness, we deliver high-value products and services through our global presence and 2,500+ team members in 24 countries and growing. Black Box is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AGC Networks.