Network & Surveillance Engineer

Lahore University of Management Sciences; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident Fund

Group Life Insurance

EOBI

Medical coverage (self and family)

In-patient Health Insurance for family

Job summary

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) is seeking a Network & Surveillance Systems Engineer to configure, troubleshoot, and support the campus network and security surveillance system. Responsibilities include configuring Cisco routers/switches, routing protocols, firewall/security components, and CCTV/ACS access control systems.

A minimum of 3 years in a large IT environment is required, with a degree in CS or related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited university.
• At least 3 years of IT experience in a large organization.
• Experience configuring Cisco routers/switches and CCTV/security systems.

Responsibilities

• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco routers and multilayer switches.
• Configure and troubleshoot routing protocols and inter-VLAN routing.
• Assist with configuring campus security appliances (Firewall, IPS, DMZ, IPSec).
• 24/7 proactive monitoring of campus services to ensure uptime and escalate issues.
• Configure CISCO wireless LAN infrastructure and coordinate with stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Manage access control readers, controllers, and software.
• Install/troubleshoot/replace security cameras campus-wide.
• Administer MS SQL and Windows Server 2016 or above.
• Verify backups of databases and video records for access control/CCTV.
• Support surveillance system functionality and new project deployments.

Skills

Cisco networking

Router configuration

Switch configuration

Network security

Surveillance systems

Access control systems

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's in CS or related

Tools

Cisco IOS

MS SQL

Windows Server 2016+

Job description

To configure, troubleshoot, and support our campus network and security surveillance system.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco routers and multilayer switches
• Configure and troubleshoot routing protocols and inter-VLAN routing.
• Assist with configuring overall network security (Firewall, IPS, DMZ, IPSec)
• 24/7 proactive monitoring of campus-wide critical services, like surveillance, switches, and related hardware, to ensure maximum uptime. Escalate the issues which need immediate attention.
• Assist with configuring controller-based CISCO wireless LAN infrastructure and security. Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical problems for LAN/WAN services via the helpdesk.
• Configure and troubleshoot access control readers, controllers, and software
• Installation/troubleshooting/replacement of security cameras campus-wide.
• Administration of access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance systems, including system monitoring, programming, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Administration of MS SQL and Windows Server 2016 or above.
• Periodic verification of the backups of the database and video records of access control and CCTV systems.
• Establish, maintain, and support advanced network functionality related to surveillance/security systems.
• Handle the new surveillance projects, including system configuration, implementation, and commissioning.
• Configure and maintain surveillance systems, including Database, Application, Features, Functionality, Reports, Badges, Operating Systems, Cameras, LNVR, and Access Control Systems.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date inventory records of network and surveillance equipment and related documents
• Improve existing labelling and cabling standards
• Timely solve day-to-day network/surveillance-related tasks and queries.

Other Responsibilities

• As assigned by the immediate Supervisor/Team Lead

Knowledge & Skills

Technical Skills

• Excellent working knowledge of network hardware and protocols
• Excellent knowledge and hands-on experience in configuring access control systems
• Good working knowledge of enterprise-class network security systems and best practices
• Hands-on experience with Cisco switches.
• Hands-on experience in handling surveillance systems
• Good knowledge of ACS and CCTV, such as HID readers, RFID, iClass/Multiclass Cards/Reader, Biometric Fingerprint Reader, Controller and Reader Interfaces, EM Door Lock, Camera, DVR, NVR, Infrared and Night Vision, etc.
• Working knowledge of physical security systems such as boom barriers, turnstile gates and road blockers.

Hands-on experience with any of the following:

• Knowledge of networking, surveillance and access control systems

Behaviours

• Punctuality is a must
• Ready to work in rotating shifts
• Pleasant telephone manner
• Good analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Good organisational and prioritising skills
• Customer-oriented and problem-solving approach
• Ability to work in high-pressure situations

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field from an HEC-recognised University.

Experience

At least 3 years of work experience in an IT role in a large organisation (500 or more people).

What We Offer:

LUMS offers a dynamic work culture that encourages learning and innovation, skills development, and contribution to areas beyond your job role. You will have the opportunity to learn and interact with the best academic minds in Pakistan, as well as to work with highly experienced professionals.

We believe in the pursuit of knowledge, provide the freedom to explore across different disciplines and value the diverse expression of all community members for mutual learning and advancement.

LUMS offers competitive benefits to its academic and professional colleagues including Provident Fund, Group Life Insurance, EOBI for Pension Scheme, Outpatient medical coverage for self and family, and In-patient Health Insurance for self, spouse, and dependent children.

The LUMS campus offers all the facilities and amenities of a world-class university, including a Sports Complex offering international standard courts for badminton, squash, tennis, basketball and volleyball, a FINA certified 25M swimming pool, and separate gyms for women and men. In addition to the LUMS Dining Center, there is a variety of eateries across campus offering popular cuisines, a breath-taking mosque, a medical centre, the LUMS Library, car parking as well as transport facilities for females, and a professionally run Day Care Center for children of community members.

Discounts

LUMS also provides a wide range of corporate discounts and internal educational discounts to its community as a token of each member’s value to our community. Our internal educational discounts include waiver of undergraduate tuition fees of employees’ children studying at LUMS, scholarships for master’s programs in several schools, and executive development programs offered by the nationally recognized Rausing Executive Development Center (REDC).

LUMS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, caste, ethnicity, age, non-disqualifying physical or psychological disability or social status. Candidates belonging to minority groups are encouraged to apply.