Senior Network Project Engineer

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Delivery & Implementation

• Lead end-to-end delivery of network and security projects (LAN, WAN, DC, Hybrid Cloud)

• Execute deployment, configuration, migration, and cutover activities

• Develop MOPs, implementation plans, and rollback procedures

• Ensure smooth transition from project delivery to managed services/NOC operations

2. Network Design & Architecture

• Design scalable, resilient, and secure network architectures (Campus, Data Centre, Multi-site)

• Produce HLD and LLD documentation

• Implement segmentation, zoning, and high-availability (HA) designs

• Support hybrid environments integrating on-prem and cloud

3. Monitoring, Observability & NetGain Integration

• Deploy and integrate monitoring platforms such as NetGain Systems (Cloud Vista, EMedge)

• Configure SNMP, credential polling, and telemetry collection across network and server infrastructure

• Define alert thresholds, policies, and tuning strategies aligned with operational baselines

• Integrate monitoring with incident workflows and escalation models in NOC environments

4. Security Implementation

• Implement and manage firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Check Point)

• Configure VPNs, NAT, IDS/IPS, and Zero Trust access controls

• Support SIEM integration (e.g., QRadar) and log forwarding strategies

• Ensure compliance with security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001)

5. Managed Services & NOC Alignment

• Align project deliverables with managed services operating models (L1/L2/L3 support)

• Define monitoring KPIs, SLAs, and alerting thresholds for steady-state operations

• Support onboarding of devices into NMS platforms and ensure observability readiness

• Work closely with NOC teams for knowledge transfer and operational acceptance

6. Automation & Optimization

• Develop automation scripts (Python, Bash, Ansible) for:

  • Configuration deployment

  • Monitoring onboarding

  • Health checks and reporting

• Improve operational efficiency through automation of repetitive tasks

• Integrate APIs from network devices and monitoring tools where applicable

7. Troubleshooting & Performance Optimization

• Provide L3 support for complex network and security issues

• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement preventive improvements

• Perform failover testing, performance tuning, and validation

8. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain detailed network diagrams and system documentation

• Prepare project status reports, risk logs, and technical write-ups

• Deliver as-built documentation and operational handover materials

Technical Requirements

Core Networking

• Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP)

• WAN technologies (MPLS, SD-WAN, IPsec VPN)

• Data Centre networking (VXLAN, Spine-Leaf architecture)

Security

• Firewalls: Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Check Point

• IDS/IPS, NAT, segmentation, hardening

• Secure access and Zero Trust concepts

Monitoring & NMS

• NetGain Systems Cloud Vista / EMedge (preferred)

• SNMP (v2c/v3), Syslog, NetFlow

• Experience with tools like ManageEngine, SolarWinds (optional)