Network Engineer
Summary
Network Engineer role designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure (LAN/WAN/WLAN/VPN, routers, switches, firewalls) for an engineering firm in Doha. Day-to-day work covers network monitoring, troubleshooting complex connectivity and performance issues, security controls, upgrades/migrations, and technical documentation using Cisco technologies.
RequirementsResponsibilities
- Design, configure, implement, and maintain LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, and enterprise network infrastructure.
- Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, access points, and other network devices.
- Monitor network performance, availability, capacity, and security to ensure reliable operations.
- Troubleshoot complex network issues, outages, connectivity problems, and performance bottlenecks.
- Manage TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols, VPNs, and network security configurations.
- Implement network security controls, firewall policies, access controls, and security best practices.
- Perform network upgrades, migrations, configuration changes, backups, and preventive maintenance.
- Coordinate with IT teams, vendors, and service providers for network-related projects and technical support.
- Maintain accurate network diagrams, configurations, technical documentation, and incident records.
- Support disaster recovery, network redundancy, and business continuity requirements.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in network engineering, administration, and support.
- Strong experience with LAN/WAN, routing, switching, VPN, firewalls, and wireless networking.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco or similar enterprise networking technologies.
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing protocols, and network security.
- Experience in network monitoring, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and incident resolution.
- Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent are preferred.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and coordination skills.