Position Title: Network Engineer
Location: Qatar
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: Minimum 5 years in Network Engineering or a related role
Certifications Preferred: Cisco CCNA/CCNP or equivalent; ITIL; familiarity with monitoring tools such as Cisco LMS, SolarWinds, ManageEngine OP Manager, IBM IP Manager

Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Network Engineer to manage, maintain, and enhance enterprise networking infrastructure. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high availability, security, and performance across the network ecosystem, and will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support and evolve network operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage robust and scalable network infrastructure solutions

• Configure and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, and other networking equipment

• Monitor core and distribution networks to ensure optimal performance and availability

• Conduct proactive network performance monitoring and event management, including isolation and diagnosis of issues

• Administer security devices such as Firewalls and Network Access Control (NAC) systems

• Resolve issues at the access layer, including passive infrastructure components

• Manage and monitor WAN infrastructure, including:
  • SD-WAN devices and servers
  • MPLS connections (Fiber and Microwave)
  • Internet and broadband links
  • IoT connections

• Oversee the operation of existing network monitoring tools (e.g., Cisco DNA Center, OP Manager)

• Perform network assessments and recommend optimizations for performance and security

• Maintain up-to-date documentation of all network assets in the organization’s asset management system

• Ensure asset tracking processes are followed, including:
  • Importing manually maintained assets into the system
  • Registering new assets before activation
  • Proposing improvements to asset tracking templates and tools

• Ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs) and provide timely support for network-related incidents

Technical Skills:

• Deep understanding of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DNS

• Solid grasp of network security principles and implementation (e.g., VPNs, firewalls)

• Proven experience in WAN technologies, especially SD-WAN

• Proficiency in using enterprise-grade network monitoring and diagnostic tools

Soft Skills and Teamwork:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

• Effective in both independent and collaborative environments

• Organized with strong project management and time management skills