Sr Network Engineer

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Operates the company’s internal data communications systems.

Plans, designs, and implements local and wide-area network solutions between multiple platforms and protocols (including IP and VOIP). Supports/troubleshoots network issues and coordinates with vendors for installation of such items as routers and switches. Works on project implementation.

Provides training and assists with proposal writing. Conducts project planning, cost analysis, and vendor comparisons.

Working at NTT

The role of Network Engineer is responsible for building and maintaining the day-to-day operation of the organisation’s computer network.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and administering computer networks and related computing environments including systems software, applications software, hardware, and configurations.
• Perform hands-on installation and maintenance tasks on network components such as routers, switches, and cables.
• Monitor network activity and configure network systems using complex computer software
• Performing disaster recovery operations and data backups when required.
• Protecting data, software, and hardware by coordinating, planning, and implementing network security measures.
• Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving hardware, software, and other network and system problems.
• Replacing faulty network hardware components when required.
• Maintaining, configuring, and monitoring virus protection software and email applications.
• Monitoring network performance to determine if adjustments need to be made.
• Conferring with network users about solving existing system problems.
• Operating master consoles to monitor the performance of networks and computer systems.
• Coordinating computer network access and use.
• Designing, configuring, and testing networking software, computer hardware, and operating system software.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:

• Strong understanding of network infrastructure and network hardware
• Ability to think through problems and visualize solutions
• Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including wireless access points, firewalls, routers, switches, controllers
• Knowledge of application and network infrastructure protocols
• Ability to create accurate network diagrams and documentation for design and planning network communication systems
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field of study with a network engineering focus.
• Relevant certifications, e.g. ITIL
• CCIE (Cisco), CCNP (Cisco), JNCIE-ENT (Juniper), Network+ (CompTIA), WCNA (Wireshark)

Required Experience:

• Demonstrated experience working in a networking environment
• Experience with network security
• WAN and LAN experience
• Experience in wireless equipment, protocols, standards, and wireless LAN design

What will make you a good fit for the role?

Expert level knowledge on Routing & Switching Technology

Minimum 9 to 12 years of experience in Network domain

• Should have any of the following certifications like CCNP, CCIE or JNCIS, JNCIP or JNCIE or any equivalent.
• Min 9 to 12 years of experience in Network technology.
• Strong hands-on experience on cisco switches, Routers, Meraki devices and knowledge on SD-WAN will be added advantage.
• Good knowledge on Juniper, Cisco ASA and Palo Alto Firewalls 
• Hands-on experience with Juniper SRX troubleshooting and implementation of NAT, policies and new Tunnels will be added advantage.
• Expertise in configuring and troubleshooting issues related to Nexus 5k, 7k and 9K series.
• Expert Knowledge on Routers like Cisco series like 4500,6500, ASR and Juniper M/T series.
• Good Knowledge and troubleshooting experience with MPLS.
• Providing Hands and feet support for replacing Network Hardware in case of failures and up-gradation. 
• Co-ordinating with ISP vendors in case of link failures. 
• Documentation of Known error database and Knowledge Sharing to Team.

Expert level knowledge on Juniper, Cisco ASA and Palo Alto Firewalls.

• Good hands-on experience with Juniper SRX troubleshooting and implementation of NAT, policies and new Tunnels.
• Troubleshooting experience on Pulse Secure and Juniper SSL VPN.
• Configure and troubleshooting on Palo Alto Firewall issues.
• Expertise in configuring and troubleshooting issues related to Nexus 5k, 7k and 9K series with FEX.
• Basic Knowledge on Switching and routing in cisco platform’s series like 4500, 6500, ASR.
• Basic Knowledge and troubleshooting issues with MPLS.
• Replacing the network hardware in case of failures and upgrades. 
• Coordinating with ISP vendors in case of link failure.
• Network connectivity troubleshooting – Documentation of Known error database.
• Knowledge Sharing to Team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, veteran status, or other protected category

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