Network Engineer | Mind Stream | Doha, Qatar

Mind Stream

Doha

On-site

QAR 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Mind Stream is seeking an experienced Network Engineer in Doha, Qatar for a 1-year extendable contract. The role focuses on managing Cisco core routing, switching, SD-WAN fabrics, and security deployments across data centres and WANs.

You will configure ACI/Nexus, deploy wireless networks and IP telephony, and monitor with SolarWinds, ensuring robust performance and security. Qatar driving license and immediate availability are required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
Minimum 6 to 10+ years of progressive professional experience in enterprise network engineering and Cisco infrastructure support.
Strong hands-on operational experience with Cisco routing, switching, SD-WAN, MPLS, and enterprise firewalls.
Proven proficiency in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco ACI data center fabrics, and Nexus switching.
Practical experience managing wireless networks, IP telephony integrations, and SolarWinds monitoring suites.
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.
Mandatory possession of a valid Qatar driving license for site visits and field interventions.
Mandatory legal work eligibility in Qatar with local residency and immediate availability for contract deployment in Doha.

Responsibilities

Manage, configure, and support enterprise Cisco network infrastructure across data centres, WAN, and campus environments.
Design, deploy, and maintain advanced routing and switching protocols, SD‑WAN architectures, and MPLS backbones.
Administer enterprise firewall security policies, access control lists, and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) deployments.
Oversee Cisco ACI data center fabrics, Nexus switches, wireless local area networks (WLAN), and IP telephony systems.
Monitor network performance, traffic metrics, and system alerts utilizing SolarWinds and advanced telemetry tools.
Execute proactive network maintenance, configuration backups, software upgrades, and vulnerability security remediations.
Troubleshoot complex network anomalies, routing loops, latency bottlenecks, and connectivity failures rapidly.
Maintain meticulous technical documentation, network topologies, IP address registries, and operational runbooks.

Skills

Cisco routing

Cisco switching

SD‑WAN

MPLS

Firewall management

ISE

Nexus switching

Wireless networks

IP telephony

SolarWinds monitoring

Analytical & troubleshooting

Cross-functional communication

Qatar driving license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Telecommunications Engineering

Tools

Cisco ACI

SolarWinds

Python scripting

Ansible

Job description

Position Summary

Mind Stream is actively seeking an experienced, high-caliber, and technical Network Engineer with 6 to 10+ years of relevant network engineering experience to join our client in Doha, Qatar on a 1-year extendable contract basis. In this critical enterprise infrastructure role, you will be responsible for managing and supporting enterprise Cisco infrastructure across data centres, wide area networks (WAN), campus networks, and security perimeters. You will leverage your strong hands‑on background in Cisco routing, switching, SD‑WAN, MPLS, firewalls, and Cisco ISE to deliver uncompromised network performance and availability. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, executive technical visibility, and exceptional career growth prospects within a premier regional IT services enterprise.

Detailed Job Description

As a Network Engineer supporting advanced enterprise infrastructure in Doha, Qatar via Mind Stream, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of Cisco core routing, switching, SD‑WAN fabrics, and security deployments. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities include managing enterprise data center networks, configuring Cisco ACI and Nexus switches, deploying wireless networks and IP telephony, and maintaining comprehensive monitoring via SolarWinds. You will execute routine network configurations, software upgrades, security remediation, and thorough troubleshooting across multi‑vendor environments. Furthermore, you will manage application requirements via direct email to recruit@mind-stream.net or via WhatsApp at +974 3142 9595, ensuring compliance with local Qatari driving license requirements and immediate deployment schedules.

Key Responsibilities

Manage, configure, and support enterprise Cisco network infrastructure across data centres, WAN, and campus environments.
Design, deploy, and maintain advanced routing and switching protocols, SD‑WAN architectures, and MPLS backbones.
Administer enterprise firewall security policies, access control lists, and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) deployments.
Oversee Cisco ACI data center fabrics, Nexus switches, wireless local area networks (WLAN), and IP telephony systems.
Monitor network performance, traffic metrics, and system alerts utilizing SolarWinds and advanced telemetry tools.
Execute proactive network maintenance, configuration backups, software upgrades, and vulnerability security remediations.
Troubleshoot complex network anomalies, routing loops, latency bottlenecks, and connectivity failures rapidly.
Maintain meticulous technical documentation, network topologies, IP address registries, and operational runbooks.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum of 6 to 10+ years of progressive professional experience in enterprise network engineering and Cisco infrastructure support.
Strong hands‑on operational experience with Cisco routing, switching, SD‑WAN, MPLS, and enterprise firewalls.
Proven proficiency in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco ACI data center fabrics, and Nexus switching.
Practical experience managing wireless networks, IP telephony integrations, and SolarWinds monitoring suites.
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and cross‑functional communication skills.
Mandatory possession of a valid Qatar driving license for site visits and field interventions.
Mandatory legal work eligibility in Qatar with local residency and immediate availability for contract deployment in Doha.

Nice-to-Have Skills

Professional Cisco certifications (e.g., Cisco Certified Network Professional – CCNP Enterprise, CCIE written/lab).
Advanced familiarity with network automation and scripting languages (Python, Ansible) for configuration management.
Prior professional working experience in tier‑1 enterprise IT environments, banking, or telecommunications operators in the GCC region.
Experience with cloud networking architectures (AWS Transit Gateway, Azure VNet peering) integrated with enterprise WAN.

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