Senior Network Engineer
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
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and optimizing enterprise and telecom network infrastructures. The role requires deep expertise in routing, switching, network security, and troubleshooting complex network issues while ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
Location
Islamabad
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain LAN, WAN, MAN, and data center network architectures.
- Lead network planning, capacity management, and optimization initiatives.
- Configure and troubleshoot routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, VLANs, STP).
- Manage network security solutions, including firewalls, VPNs, IPS/IDS, and access control.
- Ensure network uptime, performance monitoring, and proactive fault resolution.
- Lead network deployments, upgrades, migrations, and change management activities.
- Coordinate with vendors, ISPs, and cross-functional teams for network projects.
- Provide Tier-3 support and root cause analysis for complex network issues.
- Maintain network documentation, diagrams, SOPs, and HLD/LLD.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.
- Ensure compliance with security, operational, and regulatory standards.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
- 5–8+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering.
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, the OSI model, and network design principles.
- Expertise in Cisco/Juniper/Huawei/Nokia networking equipment.
- Hands-on experience with routing, switching, and MPLS networks.
- Experience with firewall technologies (FortiGate, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/Firepower).
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Experience in high-availability and mission-critical environments.
- CCNA/CCNP/HCNA/HCNP (or equivalent) certifications are preferred.
- Network Security certifications (PCNSE, NSE, etc.) are preferred.