IT /Telecom Engineer in Doha, Qatar

Job Family: Customer Services

Req ID: 425419

Location: Doha, Qatar

Siemens Mobility is currently operating and maintaining the Education City Tram network. The People Mover System (PMS) is the first low floor catenary-free tram system in the world. It uses a Hybrid Energy System (HES) which incorporates a combination of super-capacitors and batteries to power the tram between charging locations along the line. It is manually operated on line of sight rules and the system is being designed in compliance with BO Strab regulations and guidance. 11 km of track serves both the North and South Campuses of Education City and 19 trams of the Siemens Avenio range are in operation. Siemens Mobility is seeking to strengthen its Team of Operations professionals. To be successful in the role, you will have to be of a rigorous character, a fervent Team player with a sense of ownership.

Role Overview

Responsibility for carrying on the preventive and corrective maintenance of the Telecom and IT systems.

What are my responsibilities?

General IT Network Infrastructure

● Maintain a thorough understanding of the basics behind the Internet and its workings (DNS, Security, IP Routing, HTTP, VPN, Email Routing, SPAM, TCP, DHCP, VLAN, GMS/LTE, WLAN, etc.)

● Managing & maintaining Cisco Firewalls for internet access security, web filtering, content filtering, blocking ports etc

● Configure and setup Cisco Firewalls, VPN Concentrators and Security appliances for access to vital business applications

● Managing & maintaining network switches layer 2 and layer 3

● Extracting data and assist in the writing of comprehensive reports

● Capturing network traffic, performing an analysis and creating weekly reports.

● Design and Configuration of network switches, network security system, wireless controllers and access points, according to customer requirements.

● Performing of configuration changes as per the user and service manuals.

Network IT Architecture of WLAN & IP-TV on Board and Landside

● Investigation of requirements for network system optimization

● Conduct feasibility studies in system design and development for meeting users’ hardware and software requirements

● Support of maintenance staff in the maintenance of systems with non-embedded software

● Preparation and maintenance of maintenance procedures, handling procedures and operational procedures

● Assist in the design of multi-server environments including IP address schemes, DNS, WINS, Ether- Channel (Bonding), etc.

● Maintaining multi-site network operations and software applications, operating systems and regular maintenance with both private and public facilities

● Initiating of hardware repairs

● Supervising the administration of systems and servers related network to ensure availability of services to authorized users.

● Assistance in the selection and purchase of suitable hard – and software

● Troubleshooting malfunctions of network hardware and software applications and security systems to resolve operational issues and restore services.

● Performing failure analysis and error tracking, describing, and filling bug form and collecting log files

● Support upgrades, implementations and modifications in Network switches and firewalls.

● Maintenance and management of backup solution system.

● Monitoring of WLAN & IP-TV system and giving appropriate response on system alarms and events.

● Preparation and upload of IPTV streaming contents on the server according to customer requirement.

● Maintain a thorough understanding of the basics behind the complete telecom network and its workings (CBN, ESAC, CCTV, PABX, Radio Tetra, PAS, PIDS etc.)

● Managing & maintaining CBN, ESAC, CCTV, PABX, Radio Tetra, PAS, PID.

● Configure and setup CCTV, ESAC, PABX, PAS, PID Radio Dispatcher and onboard equipment’s.

● Managing & maintaining Fiber optic network ODF’s.

What do I need to qualify for this job?

● Has a bachelor’s degree in computer information system or information technology or electronics electrical engineering and five years of work experience

● Has a bachelor’s degree in computer information system or information technology or electronics electrical engineering and a minimum of three years of experience in the field of computer administration

● Cisco certifications CCNA is required.

● Has a good command of both the spoken and written English language

● Linux Cent OS

● Windows OS

● VMWare ESXi Server (manual failover)

● Has a leadership ability

What do I need to know?

• Team player

• Results orientated

• Attention to detail

• Customer focused

• Professional manner

• Business Competence

• Communication skills

How do I apply?

We are looking forward to receiving your on-line application. Please note: only complete application documents – including diplomas, certificates of employment or letter of recommendation respectively – can be considered in the selection process.