Senior Networks Engineer (Network Services)

Alshaya

Kuwait

Ref: GP435-3529

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

The Alshaya eGroup is a diverse organisation supporting corporate, warehouse and retail specific IT infrastructure and systems. We have software teams creating and developing in-house applications and product teams optimising and integrating major third party solutions. The rate of growth across divisions and geographies means we are constantly evaluating how we provide robust, scalable and business enabling infrastructure and systems in line with global benchmark standards.

Role
The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for developing and leading major network technology implementation to ensure the stability and integrity of the global enterprise voice, data, video, and wireless network services. This is achieved by planning, designing, and developing local area networks and wide area networks across the organization. To participate in the design, implementation, monitoring, maintenance, support, and optimization of all network hardware, software, and communication links.

Responsibilities:

* Analyzes and resolves network hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion.
* Design and deploy company Date Centers, LANs, WANs, and wireless networks, including routers, switches, and other hardware. Design and implement the global enterprise networks.
* Configure networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling business objectives and processes.
* Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the networking industry.
* Monitor network performance and troubleshoot problem areas as needed.
* Collaborate with management and department leaders to assess near- and long-term network capacity needs.
* Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications.
* Assist in designing and implementing disaster recovery plans for LAN and WAN network connections and protocols.
* Create and maintain documentation as it relates to network configuration, network mapping, processes, and service records.

Requirements

* Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent education with minimum 7 years' of experience in network design/architecture, hands on implementation and configuration of routers, switches, hubs, firewalls, and cabling in a large network environment.
* Expert knowledge of various brands of routers, switches, load balancers and firewalls.
* Project Management and System Integration skills.
* Leadership and customer service skills essential.
* Excellent oral communication and technical writing skills.

About the Company

As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.

Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.

Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.

From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.

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