Senior Network Architect – ITS & SDN Solutions Lead

Egis Group; Doha; On-site; QAR 655,259 - 1,019,292; Full time

Job summary

Egis Group is seeking a Senior Network Architect to lead design, implementation, and optimization of large-scale ITS network infrastructure. You will ensure high availability across WAN/LAN, oversee multi-vendor integrations, and drive security and automation initiatives.

The role requires 8+ years in network engineering/architecture, strong TCP/IP/BGP/OSPF/MPLS expertise, and hands-on experience with SolarWinds and Huawei systems. Excellent English communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Network Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in network engineering and architecture.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP and MPLS.
• Hands-on experience with SolarWinds and Huawei network management systems.
• Experience with SDN, network automation, and security controls.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• CCIE/CCNP or equivalent certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Architecture & Design: Lead the design and architecture of complex ITS and enterprise network solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, and security across extensive road and tunnel networks.
• SLA & Performance Management: Ensure 99.999% availability targets for critical infrastructure through rigorous capacity planning and performance analysis.
• System Integration: Oversee multi-vendor integration (Huawei e-Sight, NCE-T, SolarWinds) with IBM Maximo and Mattermost.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with client representatives, subcontractors, and adjoining project teams.
• Documentation & Reporting: Create network topology diagrams and official technical reports.
• Automation & Security: Implement SDN and network automation; enforce firewalls, VPNs, and IDS.
• Leadership & Continuity: Mentor junior engineers, manage vendors, and maintain DR/BCP plans.

Skills

Network engineering

Network architecture

TCP/IP

OSPF

BGP

MPLS

WAN optimization

SDN

Network automation

Network security

Firewalls

VPNs

Intrusion detection

English communication

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Network Engineering

Tools

SolarWinds

Huawei e-Sight

NCE-T

IBM Maximo

Mattermost

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Egis Group is seeking a Senior Network Architect to lead design, implementation, and optimization of large-scale ITS network infrastructure. You will ensure high availability across WAN/LAN, oversee multi-vendor integrations, and drive security and automation initiatives.

The role requires 8+ years in network engineering/architecture, strong TCP/IP/BGP/OSPF/MPLS expertise, and hands-on experience with SolarWinds and Huawei systems. Excellent English communication and leadership are essential.