Position Title: Networks Architect 

 Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement Software Defined Networks, Routing, Switching and Network Security in Data Center, call center, corporate LAN/Wi-Fi, VPN as per standards and best industry practices.
• Responsible to recommend, plan, design and implement all necessary and required security controls to protect infrastructure services after due review of design documentation and following security practices and guidelines.
• Responsible for day-to-day system administration, including management of internal network, VPN, Microsoft Active Directory (AD), VM & Hyper V, Email Server, system backups, and Storage
• Maintain troubleshoot and upgrade Network Security Infrastructure, Next Generation FWs, ACS, IPS and VPN Capacity planning of SIEM solutions and logs onboarding/shaping.
• Installation and monitoring of Firewalls, VPNs and Network Virtualization with strong abilities to configure devices that enhances/maintain the reliability and stability of the network and strengthens the traffic flow of data throughout global network.
• Produce professional diagrams and documentation for networks and operational best practices, standards, policies and procedures, using MS Visio or any other appropriate tool.
• Monitor all network & communication devices on the Network Management System (NMS) with prompt responses to the concerned team members based on the NMS notifications.
• Able to track down the issues and troubleshoot them with effective manner in order to safe maximum non-operational time and increase uptime.
• Responsible for corporate infrastructure documentation, diagrams, IP Scheming and configuration templates.
• Ensures delivery of individual and team projects allocated within aggressive delivery times.
• Maintains server uptime consistent with Business goals and metrics.  Execution of DR tests as planned and agreed.

Essential Skills & Competencies: 

• Strong knowledge of network engineering, verified by having obtained credentials as a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or higher/ equivalent  Basic project management skills
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Experience of working in Active Directory, including security groups and overall AD structure knowledge.
• Experience of Deploying and Configuring Network Security Appliances (Firewalls, IPS’s, Application Layer Gateways).
• CISSP or equivalent security-related industry certifications will be an added advantage.