Network Engineer

Key Accountabilities:

Plan, design, implement and execute the Unified Local and Wide Area Networks (LANs and WANs).

Provide detailed designs for IP/data networks in order to ensure that a consistent, stable and secure infrastructure is in

place.

Implement and maintain effective and reliable internet protocol (IP) network infrastructure in a production global

environment.

Install, configure, maintain, troubleshoot and administer Softec’s hardware and software systems at different operational

areas.

Install, maintain and administer Softec’s network data communications equipment, such as Firewall, switches, routers,

Wireless and Ethernet.

Conduct network system audits to evaluate the efficiency of the system's hardware, software and communications

components and ensure alignment with Softec’s business requirements.

Ability to work in a cloud-based or hosting environment (Microsoft Azure Cloud) & Office365

Develop network capacity reports and provide technical recommendations to Manager, on network changes, upgrades

and improvements.

Perform daily network system checks, and document, report and address network problems and resolutions.

Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs and activities to ensure maximum availability of all network

infrastructures.

Recommend purchase of new network equipment such as computers, network hardware, peripheral equipment and

software.

Standard minimum qualifications:

Language: Fluency in both oral and w ritten communications in English and Arabic

Education: Bachelor degree preferably in the related functional area.

Network protocols and network administration knowledge, network security - minimum 2 years

Strong knowledge of major networking components and network operating systems

Strong knowledge of computing and network hardware and peripheral equipment

Strong knowledge of backup and restoration mechanism

Knowledge of cloud computing (AWS, Azure) required

Experience using monitoring tools

Experience:

At least 2-3 years work experience in Managing networks & IT service operations