Network Engineer

Network Engineer role at United Arab Emirates University, Department of Family Medicine. Primarily responsible for maintaining and supporting the university network infrastructure. Also work with senior engineers on tuning and solving complex issues.

• Resolves network-related problems on a daily basis.
• Configures, tests, and maintains LAN/WAN equipment and related services.
• Design, install and configure the Wireless and Wired Network Infrastructure of the university campus.
• Identifies, diagnoses, and resolves network problems.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented networks.
• Maintain and support University's LAN/WAN environment.
• Analyzes complex data, voice or video network documentation and communicates to senior management regarding the current operational status of networks.
• Determines methods and procedures to be implemented and used on the most complex new technologies to enhance performance.
• In support of change management within the data center, provides high quality network documentation to the Help Desk (Logical and Physical layouts) of all UAE University sites.
• Participates in the execution of networking projects: site visits, preparing Request for Proposal (RFP)/RFQ, technical evaluation, installation, implementation and commissioning.
• Installs and configures wireless networks across various campuses of the university.
• Upgrades networks and provides high level of support at all times.
• Ensures LAN/WAN continuing functionality by using network monitoring and management tools.
• Troubleshooting and problem solving of structured cabling systems.
• Research network monitoring, tuning and troubleshooting.
• Responsible for ongoing support and maintenance of wired and wireless networks in all housing units (hostels) for the students of the university.
• Campus-wide Wireless Infrastructure monitoring, support and tuning assistance.
• Maintains up-to-date network documentation.
• Adheres to all information security policies and procedures of the university.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• At least 1 qualification/certification such as CCNA or JNCIA with one major manufacturer like Cisco or Juniper.
• 2-3 years of experience in a networking position.

• Knowledge of network configuration (routing protocols, VLANs, LAN/WAN protocols; wireless networks).
• Knowledge of switching and routing fundamentals.
• Basic knowledge of passive structured cabling systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced work environment.
• Flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime as required; on-call during major outages.
• Knowledge of IT service management principles would be beneficial.

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Higher Education