Sr. Engineer Core Network Maintenance

Client of Talentmate

As a Senior Engineer in Core Network Maintenance, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of the network infrastructure and its surrounding ecosystem. Your expertise will be essential in maintaining high availability and reliability of the core network components, supporting both routine and emergency maintenance tasks. You'll work hand-in-hand with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve critical network incidents while also optimizing performance and efficiency. In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, you will be expected to stay on the cutting edge of network innovations and apply your knowledge to keep the network running smoothly. This position requires a proactive mindset to anticipate and prevent potential network issues before they arise, ensuring continuous, uninterrupted service for our clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance and operation of core network systems and infrastructure.
• Conduct thorough diagnostics and troubleshooting during network incidents and outages.
• Collaborate with IT teams to implement network upgrades and improvements.
• Perform routine network audits to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior network engineering staff.
• Develop and enforce network security measures to protect against cyber threats.
• Create detailed network documentation and maintenance logs for the engineering department.
• Assess and optimize network performance metrics to ensure high efficiency.
• Coordinate with vendors for hardware and software procurement and servicing.
• Prepare and present reports on network operations to senior management.
• Lead the development and implementation of disaster recovery strategies.
• Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies in network management.

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in core network engineering roles.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols and IP routing technologies.
• Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring, and analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills paired with a proactive management approach.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities for technical documentation.
• Demonstrated experience with network security measures and firewall configurations.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage multiple tasks concurrently.