Network Administrator

Network Administrator — Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Network deployment & configuration: install and configure routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, and VPN gateways.
• Daily operations & monitoring: monitor network health, performance, and availability; respond to alerts and resolve incidents.
• Troubleshooting & support: diagnose and resolve connectivity, routing, switching, and wireless issues for end users and systems.
• User & device access: manage VLANs, IP addressing, DHCP, DNS, and network access controls (NAC).
• Security & patching: implement and maintain firewall rules, ACLs, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention, and apply firmware/security updates.
• Backup & recovery: maintain configuration backups, document recovery procedures, and support network disaster recovery plans.
• Wireless management: deploy and tune Wi‑Fi networks, manage SSIDs, authentication (WPA2/WPA3), and RF issues.
• Network documentation: maintain up‑to‑date network diagrams, IP schemas, configuration records, and change logs.
• Vendor liaison & provisioning: coordinate with ISPs, carriers, and hardware vendors for provisioning, support, and escalations.
• Capacity planning & upgrades: monitor utilization, recommend upgrades, and execute maintenance windows with minimal downtime.
• Automation & scripting: use scripting (Python, Bash) or tools (Ansible) for routine tasks and configuration management.
• Compliance & policies: enforce network policies, support audits, and follow change control procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 2–4 years in network administration or related IT roles (varies by level).
• Technical skills:
• Strong fundamentals: TCP/IP, subnetting, VLANs, routing, switching, and network troubleshooting.
• Hands‑on with enterprise networking gear (Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Ubiquiti, Fortinet, etc.).
• Knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) and switching technologies (STP, LACP).
• Experience with firewalls, VPNs, and basic security practices.
• Wireless networking: deployment and RF troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with DHCP/DNS services and IPAM tools.
• Monitoring tools experience (Nagios, SolarWinds, Prometheus, PRTG) and logging.
• Scripting/automation: basic Python, Bash, or Ansible for repetitive tasks.
• Soft skills: problem‑solving, communication, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.

Nice‑to‑Have

• Certifications: CCNA/CCNP, JNCIA/JNCIS, Aruba/CWNA, Fortinet NSE.
• Experience with SD‑WAN, cloud networking (VPCs, peering), and hybrid connectivity.
• Knowledge of network programmability (REST APIs, NETCONF/RESTCONF) and telemetry.
• Experience with VoIP/UC, IPTV, or multicast deployments.
• Pay: QAR9,437.56 - QAR13,754.75 per month