Network & Systems Engineer and Administrator Job Description

Role

Network & Systems Engineer and Administrator role involves monitoring network engineering performance and ensuring system availability and reliability. These engineers are also required to configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS), and perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hotfixes, and security configurations.

Responsibilities

Configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS)
Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes, and security configurations
Monitor performance and ensure system availability and reliability
Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning
Provide Level-2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues
Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval, and success of changes made to the network infrastructure
Select and implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company’s security team
Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution

Requirements

Proven hands-on network engineering experience
CCNP or higher (CCIE and/or CISSP highly valued)
Deep understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS)
Solid understanding of the OSI or TCP/IP model
Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic and network analytics tools
University degree in Computer Science or a related subject