Network & Systems Engineer | Nextbridge Ltd. | Lahore

Tech Junction Ltd; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextbridge Ltd. in Lahore seeks a Network & Systems Engineer with 3+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise IT infrastructure. You will own LAN/WAN design, firewall management, VPNs, and server administration on-site, collaborating with software development and IT teams.

You will document networks, maintain backups, and ensure security across office locations, while reporting to human resources and IT leadership. Lahore on-site presence is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/SE or related field.
• Minimum of 3+ years of progressive professional experience in network administration, systems engineering, or IT infrastructure.
• Hands‑on LAN/WAN, routers, switches, and enterprise firewalls experience.
• Windows and Linux server administration and maintenance experience.
• Network security, VPN configuration, DNS and DHCP expertise.
• Strong English communication and collaboration abilities.
• On-site Lahore availability and legal work eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, monitor, and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure, routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Manage secure VPN tunnels, remote access configurations, and network security policies.
• Administer, patch, and maintain Windows and Linux server operating systems.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and core network protocols.
• Execute routine backups, disaster recovery, and proactive server health checks.
• Perform continuous network monitoring, performance tuning, and incident troubleshooting.
• Provide technical support and hardware/software provisioning for internal staff.
• Maintain technical documentation of network diagrams, server inventories, and runbooks.

Skills

LAN/WAN architectures

Routers & switches

Enterprise firewalls

Windows server administration

Linux server administration

TCP/IP DNS DHCP

Network monitoring & troubleshooting

English communication

On-site Lahore availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

CCNA

CompTIA Network+

Windows Server

Linux Server

VMware

Hyper-V

AWS/Azure

Job description

Position Summary:

Nextbridge Ltd. is actively seeking an experienced, high-caliber, and technical Network & Systems Engineer with 3+ years of progressive professional experience in network administration, server management, and IT infrastructure operations to join our internal engineering team on a full-time permanent on-site basis in Lahore. In this critical IT infrastructure role, you will be responsible for managing and supporting enterprise networks, maintaining server environments, and ensuring uncompromised system availability and operational efficiency. You will leverage your deep specialist expertise in LAN/WAN routing, firewall configuration, Windows and Linux server administration, and network security to deliver operational excellence. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, executive technical visibility, and exceptional career growth prospects within a premier global software development and technology consulting enterprise.

Detailed Job Description:

As a Network & Systems Engineer supporting Nextbridge Ltd. in Lahore, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of enterprise network administration, systems infrastructure management, security compliance, and end-user technical support. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing, configuring, deploying, and maintaining local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), virtual private networks (VPN), routers, switches, and enterprise firewalls, administering Windows and Linux server environments, managing user accounts, directory services, and access permissions, executing routine system backups, patch management, and proactive hardware/software maintenance routines, performing advanced network monitoring, traffic analysis, and troubleshooting to resolve connectivity bottlenecks promptly, implementing robust network security policies, TCP/IP configurations, DNS, and DHCP services across office locations, collaborating closely with cross-functional software development, IT support, and executive management squads, preparing comprehensive technical documentation of network topologies, server configurations, and operational runbooks, and managing application requirements by sending your updated resume via direct email to Mehrosh Khan at [e-mail]. You will utilize your proactive troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills to resolve complex infrastructure anomalies under strict service delivery timelines. Furthermore, you will manage application requirements ensuring strict compliance with the 3+ years experience requirement and Lahore on-site presence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer, configure, monitor, and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure, routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Manage secure virtual private network (VPN) tunnels, remote access configurations, and network security policies.
• Administer, patch, and maintain Windows and Linux server operating systems across physical and virtual environments.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and core network communication protocols.
• Execute routine system backups, disaster recovery protocols, storage maintenance, and proactive server health checks.
• Perform continuous network monitoring, performance tuning, log analysis, and rapid incident troubleshooting.
• Provide expert technical support, user assistance, and hardware/software provisioning for internal employees.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive technical documentation of network diagrams, server inventories, and operational runbooks.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3+ years of progressive professional experience in network administration, systems engineering, or IT infrastructure.
• Strong, demonstrable hands‑on professional expertise in LAN/WAN architectures, routers, switches, and enterprise firewalls.
• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency in Windows and Linux server administration and maintenance.
• Deep practical experience in network security principles, TCP/IP routing, DNS, DHCP, and VPN configuration.
• Solid practical experience in network monitoring tools, performance troubleshooting, and incident resolution.
• Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving capabilities under high‑pressure conditions.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with strong stakeholder coordination and collaboration abilities.
• Mandatory legal work eligibility and physical availability for full‑time on‑site professional operations in Lahore.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills:

• Professional certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CompTIA Network+, or Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator.
• Prior professional working experience in top-tier software houses, IT services companies, or enterprise technology firms.
• Hands‑on familiarity with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure) and hybrid infrastructure management.
• Experience utilizing enterprise backup solutions, virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper‑V), and monitoring suites (Zabbix, Nagios).
• Exposure to scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash) for automated server provisioning and administrative task execution.

Application Information:

• Recruiter: Nextbridge Ltd. Human Resources Division
• Contact Name: Mehrosh Khan (Talent Acquisition Specialist)
• Email: `[e-mail]`
• Company Website: https://www.nextbridge.com
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise IT Package
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Lahore On‑Site Network & Systems Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full‑Time On‑Site Engagement (Lahore, Pakistan)

Recruitment Pro Tip:

When applying for this Network & Systems Engineer position at Nextbridge Ltd., ensure your resume explicitly highlights your hands‑on Cisco routing, firewall, and Windows/Linux server administration portfolio, details your troubleshooting methodology, and confirms your Lahore on‑site availability.