Network Engineer at Bollard Consulting Limited

Responsibilities

• Configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN)
• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations
• Monitor performance and ensure system high availability and reliability
• Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning
• 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
• Install computer networks such as local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), the Internet, intranets, and other data communications systems
• Manage DHCP, WIFI and assignment of IP on the networks and restore protocol.
• Undertake routine preventative measures and implement, maintain and monitor network security and ensure systems comply with industry standards.
• Identify key areas of improvement in the network and suggest solutions.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a related subject, Networking, Engineering CCNA Certified, CCNP (Desirable)
• At least 3 years hands-on network engineering experience in an ISP or busy IT department environment
• 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
• Reasonable knowledge of ICT Support
• Ability to provide network support and resolve errors.