On behalf of our client, a leading data center operator and an enterprise IT integrator, we are looking for a Network Engineer to be based at their offices in Limassol or Larnaca, Cyprus.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Engages with internal and external teams to assess business needs and develop tailored technical solutions that align with strategic goals, including end-to-end design for network, security and collaboration systems using primarily Cisco technologies.
- Develops robust network infrastructures to meet complex routing and switching requirements.
- Designs and integrates comprehensive collaboration architectures with voice, video, web conferencing and content sharing.
- Develops and enforces network security policies to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access and attacks.
- Produces and maintains detailed technical documentation including diagramming to assist in troubleshooting and maintenance, ensuring a smooth handover to in-house NOC/support teams and/or clients’ IT teams.
- Plans, executes and finalizes the installation and configuration of network, security and collaboration hardware and software according to industry best practices within strict deadlines.
- Monitors infrastructure to proactively resolve issues, continuously evaluating network capacity, adjusting design and configurations, applying updates and patches and recommending improvements to enhance performance, security, reliability and functionality.
- Conducts network security audits and vulnerability assessments to mitigate potential threats.
- Responsible for diagnosing and resolving issues to minimize downtime and service disruption, acting as 2nd/3rd level operational support for complex network, security and collaboration infrastructure problems.
- Ensures adherence to required/committed service levels in terms of availability, reliability, security and scalability.
- Stays updated on the industry’s latest developments and best practices, serving as the company’s subject matter expert providing pre-sales assistance, responding to RFPs/RFIs, conducting technical workshops and training sessions and delivering high-impact presentations and demonstrations.
- Supports post-sale technical activities, ensuring the successful implementation of solutions and maximizing customer satisfaction.
- Assumes the role of the company’s Information Security Officer, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations and standards.
- Prepares reports on network status, security risks and ongoing performance to inform management and guide decision-making.
- Any other duties/tasks relevant to the role assigned by the company’s management.
Job Requirements
- University/college degree in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant subject.
- Active Cisco Professional (CCNP) or Expert (CCIE) Certification.
- Deep Understanding of Networking Protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, OTV, VPC, VDC, STP, BGP, OSPF, Multicast, QoS).
- 3-5 years hands-on experience with design, implementation, management and maintenance of large-scale complex network environments spanning multiple sites using Cisco technologies.
- Hands on experience in network troubleshooting with proven ability to diagnose and resolve issues under pressure, specifically on Cisco platforms (Catalyst and Nexus switches, ISR and ASR routers).
- Proven track of record in designing, configuring and troubleshooting security infrastructure using Cisco technologies (ASA and Firepower firewalls, Identity Services Engine (ISE), DUO, Umbrella, etc.). Experience with other vendors’ solutions (Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Juniper, Fortinet, etc.) will be considered an advantage.
- Experience in implementing and supporting Cisco Unified Communications and Collaboration solutions (CUCM, Unity, CUBE, Expressway, IM&P, Jabber, Webex, etc.). Experience with other collaboration and IP telephony platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Asterisk/FreePBX, Avaya, 3CX, etc. will be considered an advantage.
- Good knowledge of Cisco wireless (access points, controllers, management software) and Cisco Meraki technologies (security, switching and wireless).
- Familiarity with configuring, managing and troubleshooting application delivery (incl. WAF), load balancing and security, ideally using Kemp solutions.
- Proficiency in using network management and monitoring tools such as Zabbix, Grafana, Netbox, IPAM, Graylog, Oxidized, etc. and writing network automation/configuration scripts.
Benefits
- Attractive remuneration package
- Training opportunities for growth and expansion of knowledge
- Annual performance bonus depending on personal and corporate results.
- Excellent working Environment
- Fully subsidized training/certification according to responsibilities
- 21 days annual leave
All CVs will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.