Senior Network Engineer (Huawei DCN)
Wateen is Pakistan’s leading information and communications technology company with a diverse portfolio of customers across industries. A pioneer in the telecommunications industry, Wateen is proud to have laid the foundation of Pakistan’s internet connectivity with the fastest-growing fiber-optic network.
Wateen is credited with transforming the landscape of communications technology in Pakistan through our efforts to revolutionize businesses with cutting-edge technology. With the country’s largest team of highly experienced certified resources, our subject matter experts ensure end-to-end support uniquely optimized for businesses and enterprises across various verticals.
Position Summary
Senior Network Engineer Technical Solution with 7 to 8 years of hands-on experience in implementing and managing Cisco and Huawei-based traditional or Software-Defined Data Center (SDN) Switching solutions.
Location
Karachi
Key Responsibilities
- Provide Planning, Implementation, Operation and Optimization assistance to customer around Data Center Switching & Network Security solutions
- Responsible for day to day operation of Huawei based SDN Data Center Switching solution including troubleshooting and coordination with System and Network Security teams
- Experience in Designing, implementing, and managing large scale Data Center Switching deployment preferably Cisco ACI or Huawei CloudFabric Software-Defined Data Center switching solutions
- Provide advanced troubleshooting and on-site support for complex network issues to ensure seamless operations
- Collaborate with OEM TAC for ticket opening , fault resolution and customer IT teams to optimize data center performance and scalability
- Implement and enforce best practices for Data Center Network security, leveraging SDN features
Required Skills:
- 7+ years’ experience in design deployment/configuration and support of Cisco ACI / Huawei CloudFabric Data Center Switching solution
- Strong understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), Data Center Interconnect and Layer 2 technologies (VLAN, VXLAN, STP)
- Have past experience of Independently lead and implement similar projects
- Ability to work under pressure with excellent customer handling skills
- Leading off-business hours routine upgrades and troubleshooting activities
- Excellent problem-solving,communication and documentation skills to interact with and assist within customer organization
- Must have excellent written, oral communication and listening skills
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BE) in Computer Science, Electronic / Telecommunication Engineering
- Network certification (CCNP/HCIP) is a strong advantage
- 7 + year Customer facing experience in System Integrator