Network Administrator

Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, access points) and cabling.
• Monitor network performance and availability; tune network components for optimal throughput and low latency.
• Manage IP addressing, subnets, VLANs, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), and NAT.
• Implement and maintain network security: firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, access control lists, network segmentation, and regular vulnerability scans.
• Perform regular backups of network device configurations and restore when needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network outages and performance issues; provide on-call support as required.
• Plan and execute network upgrades, patches, and migrations with minimal downtime.
• Maintain documentation: network diagrams, configuration files, change logs, and standard operating procedures.
• Manage wireless networks, including site surveys, SSID design, and security (WPA2/WPA3, 802.1X).
• Coordinate with vendors and third-party service providers for procurement, support, and escalation.
• Enforce and maintain compliance with industry standards and company policies.
• Provide technical guidance and training to IT staff and end users.
• Track inventory and manage spare hardware lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field — or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on network administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, and LAN/WAN technologies.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting enterprise routers, switches, and firewalls (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Palo Alto).
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix, SolarWinds, PRTG).
• Experience with wireless technologies and standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax).
• Proficiency with network security fundamentals and best practices.
• Scripting or automation experience (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Ansible) preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Certifications preferred: CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Network+/Security+, Palo Alto/Juniper/Fortinet certs.

Desired/Optional Skills

• Experience with cloud networking (AWS VPC, Azure Virtual Network, hybrid connectivity).
• Knowledge of SD-WAN, software-defined networking (SDN), and network function virtualization (NFV).
• Experience with load balancers, proxy servers, and content delivery networks (CDNs).
• Familiarity with IAM, multifactor authentication, and endpoint security integration.
• Experience in network capacity planning and cost management.

Working Conditions

• Full‑time, on-site or hybrid depending on company policy.
• May require occasional after-hours work for maintenance, upgrades, or incident response.
• On-call rotation for critical network support.
• Pay: QAR55.12 - QAR129.10 per hour