Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering network engineering projects and handling advanced support issues
• Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting various network architecture and hardware
• Designing and implementing business solutions using common network equipment
• Monitoring and diagnosing performance issues
• Drawing up network status reports
• Collaborating with network architects to design and implement functional company networks
• Creating and implementing network security measures
• Mentoring junior Network Engineering staff
• Conducting regular network performance tests
• Delegating networking maintenance tasks to junior staff
• Dealing with escalated network support issues

Essential skills / qualifications:

• Must have current Cisco LAN / WAN - CCNA level experience is required
• Previous work experience as a Networking Engineer with proven experience in Firewalls and LAN/WAN networks
• Advanced knowledge of network operating systems including Cisco, JUNOS, and IOS
• Knowledge of networking hardware including CPUs, wiring, and routers
• Familiarity with communication and routing protocols
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Skilled in time, priority and task management
• Interpersonal skills to interact with customers and team members
• Communication skills to interact with team members and support personnel
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment
• Ability to convey a professional image and deal confidently with technical problems

Desirable skills / qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT or related field / equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills