Job Description

Role Description

The Network Engineer / Network Administrator / Network Architect designs and maintains networks that keep users, applications, and sites securely connected. Responsibilities include configuring network equipment, monitoring availability and performance, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and documenting changes.

The Network Engineer implements and tests routing, switching, wireless, and firewall changes. The Network Administrator monitors day-to-day network health, maintains device configurations, and responds to incidents. The Network Architect defines network designs and standards, plans migrations, and evaluates trade-offs between capacity, resilience, security, and cost.

Qualifications

Diploma or degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Networking, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Relevant experience in network engineering, administration, infrastructure support, or architecture.
Strong understanding of TCP/IP, subnetting, VLANs, routing, switching, DNS, and DHCP.
Familiarity with firewalls, VPNs, network segmentation, and secure device administration.
Ability to diagnose connectivity and performance issues using logs, monitoring tools, and packet captures.
Ability to maintain accurate network diagrams, configuration records, and change documentation.
For network engineer positions, experience deploying network equipment, configuring routing and switching, and testing failover and rollback procedures.
For network administrator positions, experience monitoring alerts, managing device updates and configuration backups, and resolving or escalating incidents.
For network architect positions, proven experience designing networks across sites or cloud environments, defining technical standards, and guiding migrations. Relevant networking certifications are advantageous.