Network Engineer

The Network Engineer / SME will be responsible for the design, deployment, and support of enterprise network infrastructure as part of corporate real estate initiatives. This includes supporting new site builds, expansions, relocations, and integration or separation projects in close collaboration with global and local facilities teams, project managers, and technology stakeholders.

This role requires a blend of technical expertise, project delivery experience, and stakeholder engagement to ensure network infrastructure is delivered to high standards of performance, reliability, and security.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement network infrastructure solutions for new facilities (Greenfield), expansions, relocations, co-locations, and transformation initiatives.
  
• Partner with project managers to develop and execute technical network designs aligned with enterprise architecture and standards.
  
• Deploy, configure, and maintain network components including:
  
• Local Area Network (LAN)
  
• Wireless LAN (WLAN)
  
• Wide Area Network (WAN)
  
• Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN)
  
• Routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, and access points
  
• Prepare comprehensive Bills of Materials (BoM) based on site layouts and infrastructure standards.
  
• Ensure adherence to organizational network and security standards during all stages of implementation.
  
• Perform network upgrades, enhancements, and migrations as part of real estate or transformation projects.
  
• Maintain accurate documentation for network configurations, diagrams, and Transition-to-Operations (TTO) deliverables.
  
• Conduct site surveys, installations, and configuration management, ensuring quality and compliance with design specifications.
  
• Support ongoing maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of enterprise network environments.
  

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in network design, implementation, and support—preferably in real estate, facilities, or large-scale infrastructure programs.
  
• Strong understanding of both passive and active network components and their integration into physical environments.
  

Technical Skills

• Deep knowledge of networking fundamentals: routing, switching, VLANs, subnetting, STP, VTP, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP.
  
• Proven experience in network design and implementation, including high-availability and SD-WAN solutions.
  
• Hands-on expertise with major platforms such as Cisco, Arista, and Palo Alto Networks.
  
• Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts including firewalls, VPNs, and secure network architecture.
  
• Scripting and automation experience (e.g., Python, Ruby, or Perl) for network process automation.
  
• Ability to interpret site plans and MEP diagrams to design physical and logical network layouts for office, industrial, or mixed-use environments.
  
• Experience across the full project lifecycle—from requirements and planning through deployment and operational transition.
  

Soft Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional and global teams.
  
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
  

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
  
• Professional certifications preferred:
  
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
  
• CompTIA Network+
  
• Advanced certifications such as CCIE or JNCIE-ENT are an advantage.