Network & Data Center Engineer

Job description / Role

Job Summary and Purpose
Support the overall direction of design, installation and maintenance of routing/switching, LAN/WAN/Wireless, Network Security along with centralize storage for the Company and its joint ventures.

Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities:

Infrastructure Design and Maintenance:
• Handle, monitor and troubleshoot switches, wireless infrastructure, and other related services and systems.
• Install and configure virtual infrastructure for X86 platform.
• Support the installation and commissioning of new network systems and coordinate with contractors/vendors to acquire the required services and equipment.
• Collaborate with vendors and help manage vendor relationships as they relate to network and all data center technologies.
• Liaise with product vendors to facilitate problem resolution for network and security and data center devices.
• Perform configuration backups of network security and data center devices.
• Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning.
• Secure network system by establishing and enforcing policies; defining and monitoring access.
• Install and configure virtual desktop infrastructure.

Problem Management:
• Work with application developers, database administrators, joint ventures, to resolve any problems related to network and datacenter technologies.
• Support disaster recovery by designing and maintaining appropriate, recoverable network technologies.

Generic Accountabilities:

Safety, Health, Environment, & Quality (SHEQ):
• Adhere to all relevant SHEQ policies, procedures, instructions and controls so that The Company provides a safe, world class, secure and environmentally responsible service to customers, the public and its own people.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures:
• Implement approved policies, processes and procedures, and provide instructions to subordinates to ensure their proper implementation.

Others:
• Carry out any other duties as directed by the Network & Team Lead

Requirements

Qualifications, Experience and Job Skills:

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or any related field
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certificate is a must
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certificate is a must
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certificate is a must
• Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center certificate is a must
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certificate is preferred
• VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) certificate is preferred
• ITIL and/or PMP certificate is preferred
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certificate is preferred
• Certified Data Centre Expert (CDCE) certificate is preferred
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certificate is preferred

Technical Requirements:
• Advanced knowledge of Complex Data Center Design, Cisco Nexus Routing/Switching N9K, N7K, 5K, Cisco UCS/ISE, Load Balancing, Internet Services, DMZ Services
• Knowledge Cisco routing/switching technologies, EIGRP, BGP

Experience:
• 5 years of experience of which a minimum of 3 years should be in a similar position, preferably in a similar industry

About the Company

N-KOM is one of Middle East's leading shipyards, offering a comprehensive range of marine services as well as solutions for the oil and gas industry.

Strategically located at the heart of oil and gas activities in the Arabian Gulf, Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine (N-KOM) combines a wealth of experience and expertise from its parent companies Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) and Keppel Offshore & Marine (KOM), to provide repair, conversion and construction services for marine vessels, offshore and onshore structures.

Spanning over 50 hectares, the comprehensive facility is equipped with two graving docks and a floating dock that can easily accommodate VLCCs, quays and piers offering a total berthage capacity of 3,150m, a range of workshops ideally situated in front of the drydocks, more than 500,000sqm of fabrication area and sub-contractor facilities on-site, thus enhancing the shipyard's flexibility and capabilities.

With a team of experienced industry professionals, extensive infrastructure and track record of safe, quality and timely project executions, N-KOM has rapidly established itself as the preferred shipyard in the Middle East.