Senior Network Administrator RAK CERAMICS PJSC

Strategy & Architecture

• To have good experience in developing & maintaining Network Strategy & Architecture of a mid-size global network.
• To Implement scalable and secure architectures to support business growth.
• Understanding new technologies and how they fit into our organization.
• To Design, Configure and Deploy enterprise-level network solutions (Granular Policies, LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, VPN, ISE, Firewalls, Cloud Connectivity, HA, URL filtering and security policies).

Network Operations & Support

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize network performance.
• Ensure the uptime, availability, and reliability of critical network services.
• Deploy, Configure, Manage, Troubleshoot next-gen Firewalls & Solutions with advanced security features.
• Manage incident, problem, and change management processes related to networking.
• Improve the network configuration so that it helps in secure traffic flow and management.
• Reasonable understanding of Active Directory integration with the network.

Key experiences:

• Experienced in configuring, troubleshooting and implementing FortiGate firewall components like ADVPN, HA, VPNs, URL filtering, SD-WAN, security policies, site-to-site, remote access VPNs, and SAML authentication for users
• Configure and manage Azure networking components (VNets, subnets, NSGs, VPN Gateway, peering, and firewall policies).
• Manage and monitor Cisco ISE for authentication, TACACS+, and dynamic VLAN assignment
• Good understanding of the ZTNA framework and SD-WAN.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with service providers, hardware/software vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend upgrades or replacements.
• Manage licensing, contracts, and procurement of network hardware/software.

Compliance & Security Management

• Maintain audit logs and represent audit meetings with required findings.
• Implement and maintain a robust patch management process for network devices.
• Ensure timely deployment of security updates and patches across systems.
• Monitor patch compliance and address vulnerabilities proactively.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain detailed records of system configurations, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions.
• Prepare reports on health systems, performance metrics, and compliance.

Good understanding of ITIL process

• Clarity of ITIL operation and related processes.
• Educate users on our existing ticketing process and adhere to it.
• Timely closure of tickets and service requests