Network Engineer

Job Description

Primarily responsible for maintaining and supporting the entire university network infrastructure. Also work with senior engineers on tuning and solving complex issues.

• Resolves network-related problems on a daily basis.
• Configures, tests, and maintains LAN/WAN equipment and related services
• Design, install and configure the entire Wireless and Wired Network Infrastructure of the university campus.
• Identifies, diagnoses, and resolves network problems.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented networks.
• Maintain and support University’s LAN/WAN environment
• Analyzes complex data, voice or video network documentation and communicates to senior management regarding the current operational status of networks.
• Determines methods and procedures to be implemented and used on the most complex new technologies to enhance performance.
• In support of change management within the data center, provides high quality network documentation to the Help Desk (Logical and Physical layouts) of all UAE University sites.
• Participates to execution of networking projects: (Site visits, Preparing Request for Proposal, RFQ, technical evaluation, installation, implementation and commissioning).
• Installs and configures wireless networks across various campuses of the university
• Upgrades networks and provides high level of support at all times.
• Ensures LAN / WAN continuing functionality by using network monitoring and management tools.
• Troubleshooting and problem solving of structured cabling systems.
• Research Network monitoring, tuning and troubleshooting.
• Responsible for ongoing support and maintenance of wired and wireless networks in all housing units (Hostels) for the students of the university.
• Campus wide Wireless Infrastructure monitoring, support and tuning assistance.
• Maintains up to date network documentation
• Responsible to adhere with all information security policies and procedures of the university.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

• Bachelor degree required in Computer Engineering/Science
• At least 1 qualification/certification such as CCNA or JNCIA with one major manufacturer like Cisco, Juniper.
• 2-3 years of experience in a networking position.
  
  

• Knowledge of Network configuration (Routing Protocols, VLAN, LAN/WAN protocols; Wireless networks)
• Knowledge of Switching and routing fundamentals.
• Basic Knowledge of Passive structured cabling systems.
• Strong inter-personal skills.
• Good Communication & Report Writing Skills.
• Must be able to work under pressure in a fast paced work environment.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime as required, should be available 24/7 on call in case of major services outage.
• Knowledge of IT service management principles would be beneficiary