Best Infosystems Ltd.

Job Description: 

*The Lead Network Engineer is responsible for implementing and managing an organization’s network infrastructure. Primary purpose is to ensure that the network systems—both hardware and software—operate efficiently, securely, and reliably to support the organization's IT needs
*The role will also ensure compliance to security policies within the team’s scope, as well as ensuring business continuity and disaster recovery plans are fit for purpose.

Accountabilities:

• Implement geographically distributed WAN solutions to optimize network traffic routing and enhance performance.
• Configure SDWAN/MPLS connections to ensure efficient and reliable communication between locations.
• Manage Fortinet firewall configurations, including access control lists (ACLs), IPSec VPNs, and SSL VPNs etc.
• Implement PaloAlto firewall policies to enforce security controls and protect against advanced threats.
• Perform regular audits of firewall rules and configurations to ensure compliance with organizations security policies and industry standards.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues related to SDWAN, MPLS, Fortinet, Palo Alto, WAN, LAN, and Wi-Fi technologies.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, Cloud Migration Strategy (AZURE), including diagrams, configuration files, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Monitor network performance metrics and analyze trends to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Lead network upgrade and migration projects, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Provide advanced technical support and guidance to junior network engineers and IT staff.

Shared accountabilities:
• Coordinate with ICT system administrators to ensure seamless integration between network infrastructure and other IT systems.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of network documentation, diagrams, and procedures.
• Collaborate with IT security teams to implement and maintain network security controls, such as intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) and web content filtering.

Physical demands:
• Travel requirement – 15-25%
• The described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear; uses hands to finger, handle or touch objects or controls. Duties include data entry 80% of the time.
• Employee may lift, apush or pull up maximum according to local law
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, colour, peripheral, depth vision and ability to adjust focus.