Network Engineer

InterSystems
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for network engineers who design, deploy, and optimize data center infrastructure with a focus on security and compliance. The role emphasizes collaboration with technical architects and project managers, and requires 24x7 operational readiness in a global environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with data center networking experience and a background in ITIL processes
    — “Strong practical experience of following ITIL processes in a 24x7 operations environment”
  • Individuals with expertise in Cisco Nexus, ASA, and F5 technologies
    — “Strong knowledge and hands-on experience of configuring, troubleshooting and supporting Cisco and F5 networking equipment in a datacentre environment”
  • Professionals who can proactively manage network performance and capacity
    — “Monitor and report on network capacity across all network elements, and pro-actively identify and address potential issues in a timely manner”

Things to consider

  • Requires 24x7 operational support and adherence to strict service level agreements
    — “Strong practical experience of following ITIL processes in a 24x7 operations environment with tight SLA and security compliance requirements”
  • The role demands a high level of documentation and process adherence
    — “Ensure that network and related solutions are documented, including network diagrams, 'as-built' configurations, IP address data, and support procedures”

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific experience with Cisco Nexus 7000/9000 and F5 LTM configurations
    — “Cisco Nexus 7000/9000 series, NX-OS, IOS, VDC, VPC, HSRP, STP, NTP, logging, port channels, layer 3 switching”
  • Demonstrate skills in disaster recovery planning and network fail-over implementation
    — “Develop, implement and test disaster recovery and/or network fail-over plans as required”
  • Showcase ability to manage third-party vendors such as Cisco and F5
    — “Ability to manage 3rd party vendors e.g. F5, Cisco”
  • Emphasize hands-on experience with dynamic routing, load balancing, and intrusion prevention
    — “Strong network design and management skills and experience, including setting up firewall rules, dynamic routing, load balancing, intrusion detection and prevention”
  • Include examples of network performance optimization and automation initiatives
    — “Continue to look for ways that the service can be improved and, where agreed, lead or assist with the implementation of service improvements”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • maintained network service levels
  • implemented disaster recovery plans
  • optimized network performance
  • supported customer solutions
Typical background
network engineeringdata center network administrationnetwork security

Skills & requirements

Required

Network AdministrationNetwork SecurityNetwork InfrastructureNetwork MonitoringNetwork TroubleshootingNetwork DesignNetwork Fail-overDisaster RecoveryNetwork ComplianceNetwork DocumentationNetwork AutomationCisco NexusCisco ASAF5 LTMITIL ProcessesNetwork ConfigurationNetwork Management

Preferred

Network OptimizationNetwork Performance Tuning

Stack & domain

Network InfrastructureData Center ServicesNetwork Service LevelsNetwork SolutionsDisaster RecoveryNetwork Fail-overNetwork SecurityNetwork MonitoringNetwork CapacityNetwork PerformanceNetwork ComplianceNetwork DocumentationNetwork DiagramsNetwork ConfigurationsNetwork Support ProceduresNetwork Fail-over ProceduresNetwork AutomationNetwork Performance OptimizationNetwork EfficiencyNetwork UtilizationCustomer Consultation24x7 SupportCisco Nexus SwitchesCisco ASA FirewallsF5 LTM And DNS Load BalancersITIL Processes24x7 Operations EnvironmentTight SLASecurity ComplianceCisco Nexus 7000/9000 SeriesNx-osIOSVDCVPCHSRPSTPNTPLoggingPort ChannelsLayer 3 SwitchingTeam WorkingCollaborationService ImprovementAutomation OpportunitiesPerformance OptimizationEfficiencyUtilizationCCNPRouting And SwitchingSecurity Certification

About the role

Original posting from InterSystems via Greenhouse

To support this growth, we are now looking for a Network Engineer to work within our Hosting Services team to oversee the ongoing delivery, administration and security compliance of the network infrastructure underpinning our hosted services internationally.  

Responsibilities 

Provide expert-level support for the network infrastructure that underpins our data center based services. 

Ensure that network service levels are monitored, reviewed and reported on a regular basis, and that the necessary steps are taken to resolve any issues or negative trends that may be identified. 

Ensure that network and related activities are completed within agreed timelines and/or in line with agreed schedules. 

Work with technical architects, project managers and other stakeholders to identify, assess, select and present appropriate network solutions for their needs. 

Build and deploy agreed solutions within specified timelines. 

Develop, implement and test disaster recovery and/or network fail-over plans as required. 

Maintain operational acceptance criteria for network solutions to be supported by the hosting team, and work with the appropriate delivery teams to ensure that these are met before transition into production. 

Ensure that network and associated service components under management are monitored 24x7 for availability, capacity and performance.  

Monitor and report on network capacity across all network elements, and pro-actively identify and address potential issues in a timely manner. 

Ensure that agreed network and access processes are followed and, in particular, that events, incidents and requests are dealt with in a timely manner using the appropriate operational processes and tools. 

Ensure ongoing compliance with network and related security policies  

Ensure that network and related solutions are documented, including network diagrams, “as-built” configurations, IP address data, and support procedures e.g. “how to fail-over a connection”, etc.  

Maintain good relationships with other team members, other teams, customers and suppliers in order to maximize team working and collaboration. 

Continue to look for ways that the service can be improved and, where agreed, lead or assist with the implementation of service improvements.   In particular, focus on service automation opportunities in line with the wider hosted services strategy and available tools; continue to optimize performance, efficiency and utilization. 

Provide consultation to customers and stakeholders on in-life customer solutions. 

Provide 24x7 support as part of the wider hosting operations team. 

Required experience & qualifications 

Minimum of CCNP with routing and switching or security certification 

Strong knowledge and hands-on experience of configuring, troubleshooting and supporting Cisco and F5 networking equipment in a datacentre environment, specifically Cisco Nexus switches, Cisco ASA firewalls, F5 LTM and DNS load balancers. 

Strong network design and management skills and experience, including setting up firewall rules, dynamic routing, load balancing, intrusion detection and prevention, setting up remote access and site-to-site VPNs. 

Strong practical experience of following ITIL processes in a 24x7 operations environment with tight SLA and security compliance requirements. 

Practical experience with the majority of: 

Cisco Nexus 7000/9000 series, NX-OS, IOS, VDC, VPC, HSRP, STP, NTP, logging, port channels, layer 3 switching 

Cisco ASR (100x), IOS, XE, OSFP, BGP, VRF, NTP, logging 

Cisco ASA, IPS, ASAv, Multi-context, , IPSEC VPN, Anyconnect SSL VPN, NAT, ACLs 

F5 LTM, route domains, partitions, pools, nodes, irules, GTM – DNS Management, GLB 

 Desirable skills: 

Good client and relationship management ability with excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills 

Able to demonstrate flexibility, motivation as well as excellent problem solving and team working 

Knowledge of service monitoring and alerting (Nagios, Cacti preferred). 

Knowledge of configuration management (Puppet preferred). 

Ability to manage 3rd party vendors e.g. F5, Cisco 

About InterSystems

InterSystems, a creative data technology provider, delivers a unified foundation for next-generation applications for healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain customers in more than 80 countries. Our data platforms solve interoperability, speed, and scalability problems for large organizations around the globe to unlock the power of data and allow people to perceive data in imaginative ways. Established in 1978, InterSystems is committed to excellence through its 24×7 support for customers and partners around the world. Privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, InterSystems has 38 offices in 28 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit InterSystems.com.

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Source: InterSystems careers (Greenhouse)

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