Senior Network Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Data Centre Network Engineer to design, implement, and support robust, high-performance network infrastructure within our data centres. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in networking, a deep understanding of data centre environments, and experience with managing complex, mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain network infrastructure in data centre environments (LAN/WAN, routing, switching, firewalls).
• Monitor network performance and ensure system availability and reliability.
• Perform network maintenance, upgrades, and configuration changes.
• Manage and support core network services (e.g., DNS, DHCP, IP address management).
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues, working with vendors and cross-functional teams as needed.
• Implement network security measures to safeguard infrastructure.
• Maintain documentation of network configurations, procedures, and diagrams.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and execution.
• Support automation and scripting efforts for network tasks and monitoring.
• Assist with capacity planning and performance tuning of network systems.
• Provide on-call support as part of a rotation schedule.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in network engineering, preferably in a data centre or large enterprise environment.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of networking protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, etc.).
• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Arista, or similar networking platforms.
• Familiarity with data centre technologies: VXLAN, EVPN, leaf-spine architecture.
• Hands-on experience with firewalls, load balancers, and VPN technologies.
• Understanding of network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios, Zabbix).
• Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, or similar) is a plus.
• Experience with SDN, cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP), and automation tools (e.g., Ansible) is an advantage.

Certifications (Preferred):

• CCNA / CCNP / CCIE
• JNCIA / JNCIP / JNCIE
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking or similar cloud certification

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to quality.