Network Engineer

Job description

Job Overview

You will be deployed to our client who is a leading government technology agency driving digital transformation and innovation in the healthcare sector. You'll be responsible for supporting the deployment and operations of network security infrastructure. You will assist with the installation, monitoring, troubleshooting and testing of network systems and solutions. You will also monitor and configure network components to ensure security and resolves network incidents. Ensure that network activities are documented appropriately and in compliance with the required procedures and standards. Familiar with core networking technologies and trends, network standards and network routing protocols. You may be required to work on a rotational on-call or shift basis. A motivated team player and is driven by results, possessing strong analytical skills and works well in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Configure & Administer Networks:

Update network diagrams and documentation for design and planning of network communication

systems

Determine impact of network requirements on existing architecture, work processes and systems

Participate in technical design reviews of applicable solutions

Optimise Network Utilisation & Performance:

Consolidate network data based on key parameters or metrics

Assist in the development of capacity planning models, load-balance and/or redundancy solutions

Administer tuning of firewall rules for optimisation

Review facility bandwidth requirements and system inter-dependencies

Document network security activities in accordance with organisational policies

Monitor network activity and log technical issues

Maintain awareness of emerging software and/or hardware solutions

Support Network Security Operations:

Conduct regular maintenance, patches and upgrades to the network

Prepare technical specifications and documents to procure network equipment

Perform routine backups and administer disaster recovery protocols

Assist in the development of disaster recovery plans

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent

practical experience.

Must be CCNP certified; CCIE certification is highly advantageous.

Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience managing and optimizing large enterprise networks. Requires

deep expertise in configuration, troubleshooting, and capacity planning across major security and

infrastructure platforms, including Palo Alto, Cisco, and Check Point.

Deep hands-on technical proficiency with Firewalls and Proxy configurations, implementation, and support.

Expertise in designing, monitoring, and network & incident management (LAN, WAN, VPN).

Experiences in switches, load balancers, routers, and ISE are preferable.

Experience with automation scripting is beneficial, particularly using tools like Python and Ansible.

Must be comfortable with night activities/ weekends / shift work, when required