Network Engineer
5 days ago
Aberdeen
Job Description – Network Engineer / SME: The Network Engineer / SME will be responsible for the design, deployment, and support of network infrastructure as part of corporate real estate initiatives. This includes new site builds, expansions, relocations, and integration/separation activities in collaboration with global and local facilities teams and project managers. Key Responsibilities: • Design and implement network infrastructure for real estate projects including new facilities (Greenfield), expansions, relocations, co-locations, and other transformation activities., • Collaborate with project managers to support technical design and execution of network solutions aligned with organizational standards., • Deploy and configure network components including (but not limited to):, • Local Area Network (LAN), • Wireless LAN (WLAN), • Wide Area Network (WAN), • Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN), • Routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, and access points, • Prepare detailed Bill of Materials (BoM) based on site layouts and infrastructure standards., • Ensure adherence to organizational network standards and best practices during implementation., • Execute network upgrades and enhancements as part of approved real estate projects., • Maintain accurate and complete documentation for all network deliverables, including Transition-to-Operations (TTO) records., • Participate in site surveys, installations, configuration management, and ongoing maintenance of enterprise network infrastructure., • Support additional network-related tasks as required by evolving real estate programs. Qualifications: • Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in network and infrastructure implementation within real estate or facilities projects., • Strong understanding of passive and active network components and their integration into physical environments. Technical Skills: • Deep knowledge of networking fundamentals: routing, switching, subnetting, VLANs, STP, VTP, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP., • Proven experience in network design and implementation, including resilient topologies and SD-WAN solutions., • Hands-on experience with major networking platforms such as Cisco, Arista, and Palo Alto., • Familiarity with cybersecurity principles including firewalls, VPNs, and secure network design., • Scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Ruby, Perl) for network task automation., • Ability to design physical and logical network layouts based on site plans and MEP diagrams for offices, workshop, or industrial environments., • Experience across full project lifecycle including planning, deployment, and operational transition. Soft Skills: • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement., • Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking., • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in fast-paced environments. Education & Certifications: • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field., • Professional certifications preferred:, • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), • CompTIA Network+, • Advanced certifications such as CCIE or JNCIE-ENT are a plus