Network Architect

FNRCO; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Level-03 Network Engineer to oversee the complete network package, from design to implementation and commissioning. This role involves configuring Cisco ASR routers, optimizing dynamic routing protocols, and ensuring robust security layers. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in data network architecture and troubleshooting, along with the ability to lead integration projects within enterprise data centers. Join this dynamic team to contribute to innovative network solutions that drive business success and enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in design, configuration, and maintenance of enterprise networks.
• Expertise in routing protocols and network security implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration and deployment of Cisco routers for enterprise networks.
• Design network redundancy solutions to ensure high availability.

Skills

Cisco ASR Router Configuration

Dynamic Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, ISIS)

Network Redundancy Design

VLAN Management

Network Troubleshooting

Security Implementation

Capacity Planning

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering

Tools

Cisco ASR 1000/9000 series routers

RFC Standards

Quality of Service (QoS)

Job description

Job Objective :

• The job requirement is to fulfill Level-03 Network Engineer to look own complete Network package involving design, Implementations and Commissioning.
• Prepare network related artifacts for Technical proposals Part of Project team to provide network solution leading till successful implementation

Roles & Responsibilities :

Router Configuration & Deployment

• Configure, deploy, and maintain Cisco ASR 1000/9000 series routers for enterprise networks.

Routing Protocols Implementation

• Implement and optimize dynamic routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and ISIS for efficient data flow across multiple network segments.

Interface & Topology Management

• Configure Ethernet, Gigabit, and 10-Gigabit interfaces, manage VLAN trunking, IP addressing, and routing within complex network topologies.

Network Architecture & Redundancy Design

• Design and implement network redundancy solutions to eliminate single points of failure and ensure high availability.

Design Documentation

• Prepare comprehensive High-Level and Low-Level Designs, test plans, and documentation for deployment and validation activities.

Capacity Planning

• Conduct network infrastructure capacity assessments and develop planning strategies for current and future scalability.

Vendor Proposal & Selection

• Develop detailed vendor selection proposals aligned with business requirements and project goals, particularly for Thales solutions.

Integration Management

• Execute multivendor and multisystem integration projects within enterprise data centers under a unified network architecture.

Deployment & Validation

• Lead network deployment and validation processes, including staging of Core, Distribution, and Access layer equipment.

Security Layer Implementation

• Design and implement robust security layers within the network infrastructure to ensure compliance and protection.

Troubleshooting & Problem Resolution

• Perform Level-2 and Level-3 troubleshooting, diagnose complex network issues, and deliver quick resolutions for data and security layers.

Maintenance & Vendor Coordination

• Develop and execute network maintenance strategies; liaise with vendors to ensure stable and efficient infrastructure operations.

Lifecycle Management

• Monitor infrastructure lifecycle, recommend upgrades, and mitigate end-of-life (EOL) risks with proactive planning.

Bid Support & Solution Development

• Support bid activities involving network work packages, with a focus on security networks and integration with broader business initiatives.

Ticket & Incident Ownership

• Own and manage vendor tickets and escalated support cases, ensuring end-to-end resolution and customer satisfaction.

Work Experience Requirements :

• Experience in Design, Configure, Deploy, and maintain Cisco ASR 1000/9000 series routers for enterprise networks.
• Network expert in Switching & Routing domain of Data Network in lieu to tailor the Security Network Design/Implementation/Commissioning. Shall possess expertise knowledge of Layer 2 protocols, Spanning tree protocols, and all Redundancy protocol.
• Shall possess sound knowledge in RFC related to Routing, Switching, Multicasting, VSS, VRF, VRF-Lite, Security, Firewalls, WAN routing, VOIP.
• Shall possess strong Data Network skill sets required to customize Routing & Switching concepts to be tailor made for Thales project ranging from different security Networks to Data Center Networks.
• The individual shall possess strong background in leading Network & Security implementations of large Datacenters formerly.
• Skilled to single handedly build a Test bed to test out the Network Solutions as a prototype, derive Production environment configurations ranging from Switching, routing, Multicast, Redundancies, VSS, Firewall configurations, VOIP configurations & Spanning tree configurations as a minimum.
• Shall be expert to derive offline configurations for provisioning of production environment Data center Network & Security Network Setup.
• Take ownership of the Network Architectural documentation. Perform Periodic updates to resemble the updates in the design, Implemented solution, provide input to the As-built deliverables.
• Configure and maintain up to date Config change log. The change log shall have to be maintained in the format of Thales defined Software Access Servers.
• Act as Associate Infrastructure Architect and define Network Architectural work package addressing end-to-end solution for Data center Design and Implementations.
• Lead Troubleshooting activities of Data Center Network ranging from Switching, Routing, Security Network Troubleshooting, VOIP troubleshooting.
• Design/Implementations/Troubleshooting/Commissioning activities.
• Possess Industry standard Experience in Design & Implementation of Data Center Networks with a capacity of Level-02 and above.
• Shall possess strong practical hand-on analytical, performance and troubleshooting skills in building a enterprise class Datacenter upto a level demonstrated by CCIS in R & S in non-simulated aspects.

Qualification, Certification & Educational Requirements:

• Bachelors in Electrical / Electronic / Computer /Engineering

Preferred Skills :

• Independent Data Center Network Design, Implementations, Commission.
• Advanced Cisco ASR Router Configuration
• Interface Configuration:Configuring Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, and 10-Gigabit interfaces on ASR routers.
• Using subinterfaces for VLAN trunking, configuring IP addressing, and enabling routing protocols on specific interfaces.
• High-Availability Configuration: Setting up Redundant Power Systems (RPS), and Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP), Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) for router redundancy. Implementing Cisco Fast Reroute (FRR) for quick recovery from link failures.
• Mastering configuration for large-scale deployments and inter-domain routing

• Quality of Service (QoS)
• Traffic Shaping and Policing: Configuring QoS policies to guarantee bandwidth, prioritize traffic, and manage latency across multiple interfaces.

• High Availability and Redundancy in Carrier Networks
• Virtual Switching System (VSS): Configuring VSS for higher availability and redundancy by combining multiple routers into a single virtual device.

• Ability to prepare and maintain change log mgmt. offline and online.
• Prepare and present with a translated clear deliverable to Mgmt. demonstrating the Design, Implementation, Troubleshooting, Commissioning and Handover activities.
• Evaluate Network design; provide substantial deliverables in format of optimizing the network. Performance wise and economic wise.
• SPOC in Network Design and Implementations activities.
• Do a periodic reporting about the design structure, implementations and Commissioning activities
• Raise proper alarms to the appropriate stake holders and have mechanisms to resolve technical and associated commercial issues.
• Act as tier III Network specialist in interfacing different systems and able to spontaneously resolve the issues at level 03.
• The individual shall possess sound technical customized technical knowledge related to the project and shall be accountable for any information communication with the stake holders.
• Responsible for a proper, standard handover with clear set of deliverables identified and familiarized to the superiors and stake holders.

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