Senior Network Specialist

Gender; Muscat; On-site; OMR 11,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

MSX is seeking a Network Specialist & Security to design, deploy, and monitor complex network environments. You will provision support for users, staff, clients, and suppliers, while ensuring high availability and robust security controls across WAN/LAN.

The role involves troubleshooting, performance data collection, and ongoing maintenance to prevent disruptions. Candidates should have a BSc in networking or related fields, with Cisco certifications (CCNA/CCNP/ISE) or NSE3/NSE4 preferred, and

Qualifications

• BSc degree in networking engineering, computer science, cyber security, or an equivalent experience.
• Advanced network training certifications may be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of network and security controls; Cisco certifications (CCNA/CCNP/ISE/Firewalls/Monitoring) or NSE3/NSE4 are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage MSX networking software and hardware environments with a systematic approach.
• Ensure WAN/LAN availability, security, and performance monitoring.
• Configure and install routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, and QoS.
• Maintain deployment/docs; support for users and staff; coordinate with internal teams and suppliers.
• Identify vulnerabilities and propose mitigations; monitor security controls and incident response.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Cisco CCNA

Cisco CCNP

Cisco ISE

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

WAF

VPN

Load Balancers

QoS

Education

BSc in Networking / Computer Science / Cyber Security or equivalent

Tools

Cisco Monitoring Systems

NSE3

NSE4

Job description

Job Purpose: Network specialist & Security is responsible for managing, setting up, designing, developing, maintaining and monitoring networks within MSX or between all other organizations connected to. Provisioning support to users, staff members, clients or suppliers. Ensuring that the networks function efficiently by collecting performance data, monitoring its security controls, troubleshooting issues, anticipating problems and performing routine maintenance. In addition, identifying potential vulnerabilities in existing systems or processes and recommending ways to mitigate these risks. Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities: Manage MSX s networking software and hardware environments on a detailed, systematic, and analytical approach. Interact with departments to address issues identified within network. Ensure the availability and service delivery of WAN and LAN network environment systems. This includes, but not limited to internal users, branches, commercial entities, and the public. Monitoring network performance and ensure system availability and reliability. Configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, IPT, VPN, QoS). Ensure that all work and changes are performed in such a way as to minimize all disruption to existing business use. Day-to-day perform network administration, support, configure, maintain and upgrade the organization network devices including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations and ensuring the proper defenses are present for each network resource. Assist in keeping track of the MSX s networking infrastructure assets and ensure that the infrastructure and data is kept secure at all times. Work with internal teams and external suppliers for maintaining current infrastructure. Provides technical support in the development, testing and operation of next generation firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and web application firewalls. Monitoring network performance to ensure that applications are working properly and efficiently, viewing (availability, utilization, throughput, and latency) and test for weaknesses. Works closely with other Teams on projects, system support, network monitoring, and other duties as assigned. Submitting the required reports with all details to the manager when needed. Create and maintains deployment and support documentation. Performs other related duties as assigned by the department manager.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications: BSc degree in networking engineering, computer science, cyber security, or an equivalent experience. Advanced network training certifications may be advantageous. A strong understanding and knowledge of network, and security controls. Cisco certifications in (CCNA, CCNP, Cisco ISE, Cisco Firewalls, Cisco Monitoring systems) or any other relevant certificates likes NSE3, NSE4. Strong troubleshooting skills Skills: Solid understanding of Network principles, practices, and technologies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work under pressure and pay attention to detail : (MSX) . . : . WAN LAN . : ( Routers Switches Firewalls Load Balancers IPT VPN QoS). (Service Packs) (Patches / Hotfixes) . . (IDS/IPS) (WAF). ( ) . . . : . . : (CCNA CCNP Cisco ISE Cisco Firewalls Cisco Monitoring Systems) (NSE3 NSE4). (Troubleshooting). : . . .