IT Network Engineer

BAE Systems Strategic Aerospace Services WLL | Full time

• Industry Employment - Recruiting - Staffing
• Job Type Full time
• Province Ad Dawhah
• Country Qatar
• Postal Code 000000

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Network Engineer to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in designing, implementing, and managing complex network infrastructures while leading critical projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge network technologies and shape the future of our IT environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage enterprise network architectures, including high-availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Lead and oversee complex network projects from planning to execution, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to best practices.
• Configure and maintain network devices, including Fortinet firewalls, switches, WLAN, and other network infrastructure components.
• Implement and manage content filtering solutions to enforce security policies and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize routing strategies, endpoint management, and role-based access control (RBAC).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure network solutions align with business goals.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members and serve as a technical subject matter expert.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging network technologies and trends, recommending improvements to enhance performance, security, and scalability.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of 10 years in network design, architecture, implementation, and management, with proven leadership of complex network projects.

Certifications: Relevant certifications such as Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE), Cisco CCNP/CCIE, CompTIA Network+, or similar are highly desirable.

Technical

Skills:

• Expertise in network topology design, high-availability, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Proficiency in network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF) and advanced technologies (SD-WAN, cloud networking).
• Strong understanding of network security principles and practices.
• Hands-on experience with Fortinet networks, switches, firewalls, and WLAN.
• Ability to implement and manage content filtering solutions.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication in English;
  Arabic is preferred but not mandatory.
• Proven leadership and project management skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred

Skills:

• Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Familiarity with endpoint protection, network access control systems, and policy-driven traffic management.
• Knowledge of network automation and orchestration tools (Python, Ansible).
• Experience with advanced network monitoring, management tools, and architectures.