Senior Network Engineer

The role involves designing, deploying, and maintaining optical and IP network solutions, ensuring seamless communication infrastructure. You will collaborate across teams to optimize network performance and security, contributing to high-quality service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain advanced optical network systems, including technologies like DWDM, ODN, and telephony solutions.
• Evaluate and improve maintenance processes to enhance system efficiency and reliability.
• Develop strategic plans for network monitoring, configure metrics, and establish trends to align with technical and business needs.
• Ensure network infrastructure complies with security standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor network health, identify areas for improvement, and lead initiatives to optimize system performance.
• Engineer secure network solutions with a focus on security best practices and proactive risk management.
• Contribute to projects involving network upgrades, expansions, and data center migrations.
• Oversee fibre network operations, including usage, maintenance, and diversion activities to minimize system disruptions.
• Assess and address vulnerabilities, applying necessary patches or workarounds to maintain a secure environment.
• Maintain robust patch management practices and support network resiliency.
• Coordinate with vendors and ensure alignment with procurement and project guidelines.
• Maintain high standards of quality and customer satisfaction in all assigned projects.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and be available for occasional local travel as required.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Certifications such as CCNA or CCNP are essential, with CISSP or similar certifications being a plus.
• Strong expertise in Layer 2/3 switching and routing, firewall configuration and management, and optical network systems
• Proficiency with firewalls and network monitoring tools.
• Solid troubleshooting abilities, with the capability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues independently.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and demonstrate a proactive mindset toward operational excellence.
• Passion for continuous learning and improvement.

Selby Jennings is a Trading Style of Phaidon International (License number 16S8194)