Network Engineer - Qatar (Onsite)

Arab Solutions; Doha; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Arab Solutions in Qatar is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to design, implement, and support complex enterprise networks. The role focuses on Cisco routing and switching, SD-WAN, MPLS, firewalls, ACI, wireless, IP telephony, ISE, and SolarWinds for monitoring.

You will coordinate with JVs and vendors to maintain network availability, perform upgrades, monitor performance, and ensure security. A university degree is required and 6+ years of hands-on experience with Cisco technologies is

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Network Engineering.
• Hands-on Cisco routing, switching, and related technologies.
• Experience with SD-WAN, MPLS, and data center networking.
• CCNP or SD-WAN certifications preferred.
• University degree in Computer Science or related field mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Design network plans and layouts that support business objectives and provide access to required tools and resources.
• Configure and install various network devices and services, including routers, switches, firewalls, SD-WAN, ACI, WLC, IP Telephony, VPN, and QoS.
• Provide day-to-day L2/L3 network support for Cisco switches, routers, wireless infrastructure, and IP telephony systems.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain Cisco Nexus switches and data center network infrastructure.
• Manage and support SD‑WAN and MPLS connectivity, including troubleshooting WAN links and routing issues.
• Monitor network links and infrastructure to ensure availability, performance, latency, bandwidth utilization, and stability.

Skills

Cisco Routing & Switching

Cisco SD-WAN

MPLS

Firewalls

Cisco ACI

Cisco Wireless

Cisco IP Telephony

Cisco ISE

SolarWinds Network Management

Education

University degree in Computer Science or related

Job description

Working Shifts: 8 hours.

The candidate must have a valid driving license and a car.

Job Purpose

The ideal candidate must have expertise in Routing & Switching, SD-WAN, MPLS, Firewalls, ACI, Wireless, IP Telephony, Cisco ISE, and SolarWinds Network Management. The candidate should have strong hands‑on experience in network configuration and troubleshooting, a good understanding of network architecture and design, and the ability to provide network support for remote locations (branches).

Job Role: Network Engineer

Experience: 6+ years

Location: Qatar (Onsite)

Contract Duration: 1 year

Working Shifts: 8 hours.

Mandatory: The candidate must have a valid driving license and a car.

Job Purpose

The role also involves coordinating with third‑party JVs, subsidiaries, and vendors to maintain network availability, security, and performance.

Key Accountabilities

• Design network plans and layouts that support business objectives and provide access to required tools and resources.
• Configure and install various network devices and services, including routers, switches, firewalls, SD-WAN, ACI, WLC, IP Telephony, VPN, and QoS.
• Provide day‑to‑day L2/L3 network support for Cisco switches, routers, wireless infrastructure, and IP telephony systems.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain Cisco Nexus switches and data center network infrastructure.
• Manage and support SD‑WAN and MPLS connectivity, including troubleshooting WAN links and routing issues.
• Monitor network links and infrastructure to ensure availability, performance, latency, bandwidth utilization, and stability.
• Perform network troubleshooting, incident resolution, and root‑cause analysis for connectivity and performance issues.
• Plan and execute software and firmware upgrades on network devices in coordination with third‑party JVs, subsidiaries, and vendors.
• Coordinate with JVs and subsidiaries for network changes, maintenance activities, device upgrades, and incident resolution.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers for troubleshooting, escalation, and resolution of network‑related issues.
• Review and remediate network device vulnerabilities and security advisories, and recommend appropriate firmware and software updates.
• Ensure network devices are maintained according to approved security and configuration standards.
• Perform configuration changes and backup/restore activities while maintaining accurate network documentation.
• Support network implementation and commissioning activities for new projects and infrastructure deployments.
• Monitor network capacity and proactively identify potential performance or capacity issues.
• Conduct periodic health checks of network devices and WAN connectivity.
• Maintain network diagrams, IP addressing information, device inventories, configuration records, and operational documentation.
• Participate in planned maintenance activities and ensure changes are implemented with minimal or zero service interruption.
• Prepare technical reports covering network performance, incidents, vulnerabilities, upgrades, and maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with organizational IT/network security policies, change‑management procedures, and operational standards.

Experience

• 6–10+ years of experience in Network Engineering, with a strong focus on Cisco products and technologies.
• Proven hands‑on experience in network engineering, configuration, troubleshooting, and support.

Requirements And Skills

Must‑Have Technical Skills

• Cisco Routing & Switching
• Cisco SD-WAN
• MPLS
• Firewalls
• Cisco ACI
• Cisco Wireless
• Cisco IP Telephony
• Cisco ISE
• SolarWinds Network Management

Technical Competencies

• Strong hands‑on experience in network configuration and troubleshooting.
• Good understanding of network architecture and design.
• Experience providing network support for remote locations and branch offices.
• Deep understanding of networking protocols, including Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Virtual Port Channel (vPC), HSRP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and QoS.
• Hands‑on experience with network monitoring, diagnostic, and analytics tools.

Preferred Certifications

• Proven hands‑on network engineering experience.
• CCNP and SD-WAN certifications or higher.
• CCIE Routing & Switching (R&S) and Service Provider (SP) certifications are preferred.

Educational Qualification

• A university degree in Computer Science or a related subject is mandatory.

Skills: mpls,multiprotocol label switching (mpls),ip,solarwinds,cisco ise,wireless,telephony,aci,sdwan,network devices,firewall,troubleshooting,routing,cisco,ip telephony