Senior Engineer, Network Operations

Abu Dhabi Tax Free3 days agoFull-time External
Negotiable
Specific Accountability  Works across multiple Service Delivery Teams  Specialisation:  Software Development  Test  Support  Network  Security  Application  Platform  DevOps  Cloud  Data  Database  Infrastructure Qualifications & Experience: • 5-10 Years of Experience in Software Development Life Cycle or Service Management (e.g. Incident, Problem, Change, Configuration, Availability, IT Continuant Management) • Deep expertise in 1 or 2 technology stacks and ability to quickly learn new technologies • Ability to coach and guide the team of Engineers or other Service Management Staff • Ability to identify requirements and create a solution architecture that meets identified requirements • Ability to analyze the solution or processes (including, but not limited to Service Management) and offer ways to simplify it • Proficiency in troubleshooting software or infrastructure issues, troubleshooting using tools or debugging a large codebase • Improves team operation practices by incorporating best practices • Successfully launches new features or re-architects old features. Begins to balance technology with business value • Provide specialized hardware/ software/ network problem diagnosis/ resolution for customer’s Network. • Knowledge on cloud networking (AWS and AZURE) • Knowledge of AWS and AZURE architectural principle and key networking services such as AWS Global Infrastructure, VPC, S3, EC2, Route 53, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect. • MS Azure VNET, VNet-Peering, Private Link, vWAN, Express route, Firewall, Load Balancer. • Plan and execute in depth technical activity, influencing the direction of activities/plans and providing technical insight and guidance to others • Investigate and help resolve issues on customer’s network and IT estates using agreed troubleshooting methodologies • Manage support cases to enable fast resolution that exceeds our customers’ expectations • Using the central document repository, to ensure knowledge sharing across the team and enable best practice • Supporting and taking ownership of ad-hoc projects to develop the capabilities of the Ideal Service Centre • Supporting wider team with knowledge share, via knowledge base communications (emails, how-to guides etc.) and contribution at team meeting KEY BUSINESS CHALLENGES. • Personal dedication to providing high quality, superior service at all times. Ability to finish what is started is a must. • Ability to integrate as a cross-functional, team player in a fast-paced environment where all information is shared. • Ability to learn new information quickly and the willingness to do so at all times. • Ability to lead design/configuration/deployment of network projects • Should have very sound knowledge on Networking technologies • Routing, switching and wireless technologies and corresponding protocols • IP services like ACL, High availability • NAT, VPN setups, Encryption methods and technologies, MPLS Configuration • Experience in troubleshooting and fixing common misconfigurations as well as doing Root Cause Analysis for any of the above technologies • Ability to communicate (verbally and in written communication) effectively with FAB and internal team, IT leadership and support teams during conference calls. • Ability to implement changes as required based on the nature of issue. Proactively and reactively look for solutions to prevent problems from occurring in team/technology area • Hands-on experience in designing interactive applications, automation solutions, or service management solutions (Cisco DNA, Cisco Nexus Dashboard, MSO, IPAM tool) • Identifies and evaluates new technologies for implementation • Strong analytical and reasoning skills with an ability to visualize processes and outcomes • Experience in system performance monitoring and tuning • Continually improves system monitoring and alerting • Identifies and fixes the security vulnerabilities • Integrates software or existing solutions with existing systems • Ability to develop test plans and quality assurance procedures • Recommends changes in policies and procedures