Network Architect

Roles & Responsibilities

Network engineers are the master architects behind these digital arteries. They're not just IT wizards; they're the silent guardians who design, build, and maintain the complex networks that power modern businesses.

Network engineers are the backbone of seamless communication, ensuring smooth data flow, reliable internet access, and secure connections between devices, users, and even other companies. Let's delve into the fascinating world of network engineers and explore the critical roles and responsibilities that keep our digital world humming.

Responsibilities

• Establish networking environment by designing network system configuration; directing system installation; defining, documenting, and enforcing system design/standards and maintenance of the computer and network infrastructure.
• Maximizes systems performance by monitoring performance; troubleshooting systems problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating with peers and network architects on systems and network optimization.
• Secures network system by establishing and enforcing policies; defining and monitoring access;
• Obtain, review, and assess available minor software release, minor version upgrades and fixes to any Systems and Network devices in the environment.
• Develop vulnerability and patch management process. Reporting network operational status by gathering prioritizing information; managing projects.
• To design, develop, manage, optimize Lan/Wan across multiple regional offices.
• Manage vendors and telcos on delivery of critical network security and infrastructure projects globally, e.g. setup/migration of network infrastructure, ISP for internet link, NAC, etc.;
• To analyze and resolve network related issues in a timely and accurate fashion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in IT managing Network equipment such as firewall, switches, routers, WAN optimizer, proxies and WAF, etc.
• Proficient with implementing and managing network solutions & products from CISCO, Ruckus, DELL, HP, Huawei, Fortinet, etc.
• Proficient in supporting, maintenance and troubleshooting for areas in: Layer 2 and 3 Switching and Routing, MPLS, VPN, VLAN, SD-WAN/SASE, WAP, Firewalls management.
• Knowledge in Network Security technology architecture design, evaluation, deployment, and operation
• Experience in planning, implementing, and maintaining Azure networking solutions, including hybrid networking, connectivity, routing, security, and private access to Azure services.
• CCNA or CCNP or CCDP or above certified will be advantage.
• Knowledge of VMWare/Hyper-V will be an added advantage.
• Understanding of Cybersecurity, ITIL and ISO27001 processes