Network Engineer (2-Year Renewable Contract)

Job Summary We are looking for a Network Engineer with at least 5 years of hands-on experience to support, maintain and implement enterprise network infrastructure. The role involves network operations, L2/L3 troubleshooting, network security, project implementation, vendor management, and 24×7 on-call support. Responsibilities Network & Firewall Operations • Install, configure and maintain network and firewall equipment. • Manage and support Cisco, Aruba and Cisco ACI network environments. • Monitor network performance, availability and capacity, and troubleshoot network issues. • Configure and troubleshoot routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, ISIS and MPLS. • Configure and maintain firewalls including Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco Firepower and Check Point. • Support F5 Load Balancer, Infoblox and Cisco ISE infrastructure. • Perform network maintenance, upgrades, patching and configuration changes. • Support LAN/WAN operations across multiple sites. • Conduct network health checks and support incident resolution. • Assist with network implementation, migration and infrastructure projects. Technical Support & Documentation • Troubleshoot network outages, connectivity and performance issues. • Provide L2/L3 technical support and resolve network incidents. • Maintain network configuration, topology and technical documentation. • Perform preventive maintenance and follow change management procedures. • Monitor network performance and support capacity planning. • Maintain network and firewall asset inventory. • Coordinate with internal teams, vendors and external stakeholders. • Support DR/BCP planning, testing and implementation. Project& Vendor Management • Support network infrastructure project planning, implementation and deployment. • Coordinate with vendors and contractors for technical delivery and issue resolution. • Support RFQ/RFP, technical evaluation, and procurement activities. • Prepare technical specifications, network diagrams and project documentation. Requirements • Diploma or Degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering or related discipline. • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in network engineering. • Strong hands-on experience with Cisco, Aruba and Cisco ACI. • Strong knowledge of BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, ISIS and MPLS. • Experience with Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco Firepower or Check Point firewalls. • Experience with F5 Load Balancer, Infoblox and Cisco ISE is preferred. • Good understanding of LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, VLAN, ACL, NAT, VPN and network security. • Strong L2/L3 troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. • Experience in network project implementation and infrastructure deployment. • Experience in vendor management and RFQ/RFP. • Knowledge of DR/BCP. • CCNP is preferred; CCIE is an added advantage. • Able to work independently and coordinate with vendors and internal teams. • Strong communication and problem-solving skills. • Willing to participate in 24×7 on-call support, approximately 1–2 weeks per month, including after-hours support when required.