Network & Security Engineer (Huawei)
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
The Network & Security Engineer will be deployed full-time at Build-IT to ensure seamless operation of the customer’s Huawei-based network infrastructure. Build-IT provides shared office spaces with internet and network services to multiple tenants, so consistent uptime, fast resolution, and proactive monitoring are business-critical. The Network & Security Engineer will be the first line of support for all network, wireless, internet, and firewall-related issues, working closely with the ATS team and escalating to Huawei TAC if needed.
Location
Karachi
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the on-site technical lead for all Huawei network devices, including switches, access points, routers, and firewalls.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to internet downtime, LAN/WLAN connectivity, and access control.
- Monitor and maintain Huawei Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), including policy changes, NAT, VPNs, and basic threat detection.
- Ensure stable and high-performance internet service across all office floors and client spaces.
- Perform routine health checks on all critical devices and generate reports for internal tracking.
- Work with ATS senior engineers and escalate to Huawei principal support when required.
- Maintain accurate documentation of network layout, firewall policies, IP schemes, and troubleshooting steps.
- Coordinate planned maintenance with minimal impact to client operations.
- Continuously monitor and improve Wi-Fi coverage, network performance, and internet reliability.
Required Skills
- Hands-on experience with Huawei enterprise switches, wireless controllers, APs, and NGFWs.
- Strong knowledge of Layer 2/3 networking, VLANs, trunking, spanning tree, and static/dynamic routing.
- Proficiency in Huawei firewall configuration, including security policy management, NAT and VPN configuration, basic IPS/URL filtering/logging.
- Deep understanding of wireless signal optimization and troubleshooting.
- Ability to quickly isolate and resolve internet connectivity issues.
- Strong problem-solving, documentation, and client communication skills.
- Self-motivated and capable of handling issues independently in a customer-facing environment.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Networking, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in enterprise networking and on-site support roles.
- HCIA / HCIP (Routing & Switching, WLAN, or Security) certifications are preferred.