Network Engineer

Role Overview

As a Network Engineer, you will design, implement, and maintain the enterprise network infrastructure that underpins daily operations and long-term growth. Day to day, you will configure routers and switches, manage VPNs and VLANs, deploy SD-WAN solutions, and monitor network health to ensure high availability and security. Your work directly supports business continuity, reduces downtime, and enables seamless communication across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and manage routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) and switching technologies, including VLANs, STP, and link aggregation.
• Deploy and maintain site-to-site and remote-access VPNs, ensuring encrypted and reliable connectivity.
• Administer firewall policies, NAT rules, and access control lists to enforce security best practices.
• Implement and troubleshoot SD-WAN solutions to optimise bandwidth and application performance.
• Monitor network devices and traffic using tools like SolarWinds, PRTG, or Wireshark to proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Document network topologies, configurations, and change procedures for operational reference and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with IT teams to support branch office expansions, hardware refresh cycles, and capacity planning.
• Lead or contribute to network upgrades, including firmware updates, hardware replacements, and technology migrations.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline.
• CCNA certification is mandatory; CCNP certification is required for senior or lead-level roles.
• Minimum three years of hands-on experience in enterprise networking environments.
• Deep practical knowledge of routing (static and dynamic), switching, VLANs, VPN technologies (IPsec, SSL), and firewall platforms (e.g., Cisco ASA, Fortinet, pfSense).
• Proven experience with SD-WAN deployment and management.
• Strong ability to use network monitoring tools and perform systematic troubleshooting using ping, traceroute, packet captures, and log analysis.
• Excellent documentation skills and the ability to produce clear network diagrams and procedural guides.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and documenting technical solutions.