Assistant Network Administrator Full Time

Responsibilities:

1.Network Operations Administration:

• Maintain the configuration, maintenance, and monitoring of WAN/LAN infrastructure.

• Develop, maintain, and review Standard Operating Procedures.
• Perform network troubleshooting and provide technical support to resolve connectivity issues.
• Monitor network traffic for anomalies, vulnerabilities, and performance issues.
• Help manage network hardware, including switches, routers, and wireless access points.
• Assist in network infrastructure documentation and reporting.
• Stay updated on emerging networking and security technologies to help improve infrastructure performance and security.
• Support day-to-day operations including, but not limited to, deploying new security infrastructure, monitoring network security tools, and responding to network security issues and alerts.

2. Security Compliance:

• Responsible for establishing network security baseline configurations and continuously auditing existing configurations to ensure they are in line with current best practices.
• Support network security initiatives, including firewalls, VPNs, network access control, privileged access management, intrusion detection systems (IDS), etc.
• Collaborate with security teams to implement and enforce network security protocols.
• Works with security operations, business applications team, and service desk groups to assure compliance with Emarat policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Respond to security incidents, including breaches, malware infections, and attacks, and implement mitigation strategies.

3.Project Management:

• Support project managers in planning and designing network infrastructure requirements.
• Contribute to the development of project scope, timelines, and resource allocation for WAN/LAN projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Assist in conducting feasibility studies and providing technical input during the project planning phase.
• Work closely with vendors and internal teams to ensure proper delivery and installation of hardware and software components.
• Ensure that all network configuration changes are thoroughly tested and comply with security and performance standards before deployment.
• Provide regular updates on project tasks, milestones, and challenges to the project manager and relevant stakeholders.
• Assist in maintaining detailed documentation of all project-related network configurations, topologies, and system changes.
• Provide ongoing support after the completion of network projects, including monitoring the new configurations and responding to any issues that may arise.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Management Information Systems, or an equivalent industry experience.
• One or more current IT Network & Security certification such as CCIE, CCNP, CISSP, CompTIA Network/Security+, Microsoft Azure Certifications
• Industry certification in Cloud architecture design and operation.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience working with the installation, configuration, and management of WAN and LAN networks in an enterprise or mid-sized environment.
• Practical experience in configuring and maintaining routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points from major vendors (e.g., Cisco, Aruba, Fortinet).
• Experience in diagnosing and resolving common network issues, including connectivity problems, slow performance, or routing misconfigurations.
• Hands-on experience using troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark, ping, traceroute, and network monitoring systems (e.g., Nagios, SolarWinds).
• Exposure to network security concepts and technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems (IDS).
• Experience in implementing or supporting network security protocols such as ACLs (Access Control Lists) or network segmentation.
• Experience in creating and maintaining accurate network diagrams, documentation of network topologies, and records of device configurations.
• Exposure to documenting troubleshooting steps and solutions for recurring network issues.
• Experience working with virtual network environments, such as configuring VLANs or managing network interfaces in virtualized platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
• Exposure to cloud-based networking technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure) and hybrid network environments is a plus.
• Experience working in environments that require adherence to network security policies and industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NESA, GDPR).
• Demonstrated experience in securing enterprise network environments and implementing best practices for network defence.
• Experience in coordinating with network hardware or software vendors for troubleshooting, procurement, and implementation of networking solutions.

Knowledge:

• Comprehensive understanding of networking concepts, including the OSI model, IP addressing (IPv4 and IPv6), subnetting, routing, switching, and VLANs.
• Knowledge of various network protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, ARP, and ICMP, and how they function within a WAN/LAN environment.
• Knowledge of networking concepts such as WAN connectivity, transport types and protocols, and experience with wireless technology and Wireless deployment for a user base over 500 users per site.
• Understanding of network management practices, including IP address management, network performance monitoring, and maintaining network diagrams and documentation.
• Familiarity with managing network configurations and changes, including backing up and restoring configurations.
• Basic understanding of cloud-based networking services (e.g., AWS, Azure) and virtual network infrastructure (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
• Knowledge of virtual LANs (VLANs), network virtualization, and software-defined networking (SDN) concepts.
• Familiarity with configuring and managing network services on various operating systems (Windows, Linux, etc.).
• Knowledge of network-related services such as Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP and their integration within a network.
• Understanding of network segmentation, virtual LANs (VLANs), DMZs, and how to design secure network architectures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of network security protocols, such as SSL/TLS, IPsec, VPNs, and SSL-VPNs.
• Knowledge of encryption methods such as AES, RSA, DES, and public key infrastructure (PKI) for securing communications.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools, including task tracking, timeline management, and coordination with cross-functional teams during network projects.