Senior Network Project Engineer

1. Project Delivery & Implementation

• Lead end-to-end delivery of network and security projects (LAN, WAN, DC, Hybrid Cloud)
• Execute deployment, configuration, migration, and cutover activities
• Develop MOPs, implementation plans, and rollback procedures
• Ensure smooth transition from project delivery to managed services/NOC operations

1. Network Design & Architecture

• Design scalable, resilient, and secure network architectures (Campus, Data Centre, Multi-site)
• Produce HLD and LLD documentation
• Implement segmentation, zoning, and high-availability (HA) designs
• Support hybrid environments integrating on-prem and cloud

1. Monitoring, Observability & NetGain Integration

• Deploy and integrate monitoring platforms such as NetGain Systems (Cloud Vista, EMedge)
• Configure SNMP, credential polling, and telemetry collection across network and server infrastructure
• Define alert thresholds, policies, and tuning strategies aligned with operational baselines
• Integrate monitoring with incident workflows and escalation models in NOC environments

1. Security Implementation

• Implement and manage firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Check Point)
• Configure VPNs, NAT, IDS/IPS, and Zero Trust access controls
• Support SIEM integration (e.g., QRadar) and log forwarding strategies
• Ensure compliance with security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001)

1. Managed Services & NOC Alignment

• Align project deliverables with managed services operating models (L1/L2/L3 support)
• Define monitoring KPIs, SLAs, and alerting thresholds for steady-state operations
• Support onboarding of devices into NMS platforms and ensure observability readiness
• Work closely with NOC teams for knowledge transfer and operational acceptance

1. Automation & Optimization

• Develop automation scripts (Python, Bash, Ansible) for:
• Configuration deployment
• Monitoring onboarding
• Health checks and reporting
• Improve operational efficiency through automation of repetitive tasks
• Integrate APIs from network devices and monitoring tools where applicable

1. Troubleshooting & Performance Optimization

• Provide L3 support for complex network and security issues
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement preventive improvements
• Perform failover testing, performance tuning, and validation

1. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain detailed network diagrams and system documentation
• Prepare project status reports, risk logs, and technical write-ups
• Deliver as-built documentation and operational handover materials

Technical Requirements

• Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP)
• WAN technologies (MPLS, SD-WAN, IPsec VPN)
• Data Centre networking (VXLAN, Spine-Leaf architecture)

• Firewalls: Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Check Point
• IDS/IPS, NAT, segmentation, hardening
• Secure access and Zero Trust concepts

• NetGain Systems Cloud Vista / EMedge (preferred)
• SNMP (v2c/v3), Syslog, NetFlow
• Experience with tools like ManageEngine, SolarWinds (optional)