Network Architect

First National Human Resources Company; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Level-03 Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain complex network solutions. This role involves configuring Cisco ASR routers, optimizing routing protocols, and ensuring high availability through redundancy. You will be responsible for leading network projects, troubleshooting complex issues, and managing vendor relationships. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and excellence in network architecture, contributing to impactful projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering is required.
• Experience in network design, configuration, and troubleshooting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement network solutions, ensuring high availability and security.
• Lead network deployment projects and manage vendor relationships.

Skills

Cisco ASR 1000/9000 configuration

Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, ISIS)

Network design and implementation

Troubleshooting at Level-2 and Level-3

Documentation and change management

Enterprise data center networking

Leadership in network projects

Education

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering (Computers, Electrical)

Bachelor of Science (Electronics)

Tools

Cisco ASR 1000/9000 routers

Network security tools

Job description

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering (Computers, Electrical) or Bachelor of Science (Electronics).

Nationality: Any

Vacancy: 1

Job Description

1. Job Objective: To fulfill the role of Level-03 Network Engineer, responsible for the complete network package including design, implementation, and commissioning.
2. Prepare network artifacts for technical proposals.
3. Participate in projects to provide network solutions until successful implementation.
4. Configure, deploy, and maintain Cisco ASR 1000/9000 series routers for enterprise networks.
5. Implement and optimize routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and ISIS.
6. Manage interfaces and topology, including Ethernet, Gigabit, and 10-Gigabit interfaces, VLAN trunking, IP addressing, and routing.
7. Design and implement network redundancy for high availability.
8. Develop high-level and low-level network designs, test plans, and documentation.
9. Conduct capacity planning and develop scalability strategies.
10. Develop vendor selection proposals, especially for Thales solutions.
11. Lead multivendor network deployment and validation, including core, distribution, and access layers.
12. Design and implement security layers within the network infrastructure.
13. Perform troubleshooting at Level-2 and Level-3, diagnose complex issues, and resolve network problems.
14. Develop and execute network maintenance strategies, liaise with vendors, and monitor infrastructure lifecycle.
15. Support bid activities involving network work packages, focusing on security networks and integration.
16. Manage vendor tickets and escalated support cases to ensure resolution and customer satisfaction.

Work Experience Requirements

• Experience in designing, configuring, deploying, and maintaining Cisco ASR 1000/9000 routers.
• Expertise in switching and routing, including Layer 2 protocols, Spanning Tree, VSS, VRF, VRF-Lite, Security, Firewalls, WAN routing, VOIP.
• Strong background in leading network and security implementations in large data centers.
• Ability to build test beds for network solutions and derive production configurations.
• Ownership of network architectural documentation and change logs.
• Experience in data center network design, implementation, troubleshooting, and handover activities.
• Proven practical skills in enterprise data center networking, demonstrating CCIS level expertise in R&S.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering.
• Skills in advanced Cisco ASR router configuration, interface setup, high availability, VSS, QoS, and redundancy.
• Ability to prepare and present clear design and implementation deliverables.
• Strong documentation skills and ability to manage change logs.
• Leadership in network design and implementation activities, with periodic reporting.
• Capability to resolve technical issues promptly at Level 3.
• Technical knowledge tailored to project needs and stakeholder communication.
• Proper handover process with clear deliverables and stakeholder awareness.

Employment Details

• Type: Full Time
• Industry: Recruitment, Placement, Executive Search
• Functional Area: IT Hardware Support, Maintenance

Keywords

• Network Architect, Cisco, Routers, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, ISIS, Ethernet, Gigabit

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