Network Engineer

Job Description – Network Engineer / SME:

The Network Engineer / SME will be responsible for the design, deployment, and support of network infrastructure as part of corporate real estate initiatives. This includes new site builds, expansions, relocations, and integration/separation activities in collaboration with global and local facilities teams and project managers.

Key Responsibilities:

· Design and implement network infrastructure for real estate projects including new facilities (Greenfield), expansions, relocations, co-locations, and other transformation activities.

· Collaborate with project managers to support technical design and execution of network solutions aligned with organizational standards.

· Deploy and configure network components including (but not limited to):

o Local Area Network (LAN)

o Wireless LAN (WLAN)

o Wide Area Network (WAN)

o Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN)

o Routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, and access points

· Prepare detailed Bill of Materials (BoM) based on site layouts and infrastructure standards.

· Ensure adherence to organizational network standards and best practices during implementation.

· Execute network upgrades and enhancements as part of approved real estate projects.

· Maintain accurate and complete documentation for all network deliverables, including Transition-to-Operations (TTO) records.

· Participate in site surveys, installations, configuration management, and ongoing maintenance of enterprise network infrastructure.

· Support additional network-related tasks as required by evolving real estate programs.

Qualifications:

· Hands-on experience in network and infrastructure implementation within real estate or facilities projects.

· Strong understanding of passive and active network components and their integration into physical environments.

Technical Skills:

· Deep knowledge of networking fundamentals: routing, switching, subnetting, VLANs, STP, VTP, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP.

· Proven experience in network design and implementation, including resilient topologies and SD-WAN solutions.

· Hands-on experience with major networking platforms such as Cisco, Arista, and Palo Alto.

· Familiarity with cybersecurity principles including firewalls, VPNs, and secure network design.

· Scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Ruby, Perl) for network task automation.

· Ability to design physical and logical network layouts based on site plans and MEP diagrams for offices, workshop, or industrial environments.

· Experience across full project lifecycle including planning, deployment, and operational transition.

Soft Skills:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

· Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in fast-paced environments.

Education & Certifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

· Professional certifications preferred:

o Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

o Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

o CompTIA Network+

o Advanced certifications such as CCIE or JNCIE-ENT are a plus