Network Engineer

Job Description:

• Install, configure and maintain network equipment
• Monitor and log network performance and related issues
• Plan, strategize, develop, and manage the network with the goal of maintaining internet accessibility (uptime)
• Escalate issues related to internet connectivity to IX and/or related peers
• Maintain a log of network configuration changes
• Plan and execute software updates when needed
• Keep up-to-date on Mikrotik product line and software releases
• Plan and execute office network development

*Preferred Qualifications (Optional but Nice to Have):

• Working experience as a network technician
• Experience maintaining Mikrotik network equipment
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining Linux-based firewalls
• MTCRE or higher certifications
• CCNP or better certifications
• Familiarity with Ansible network automation
• Experience or knowledge of structured cabling installation

Qualifications:

• Adequate command of the English language to read and write materials written in English
• A troubleshooter with an analytical mindset and willingness to learn new things
• Solid knowledge of network switching and routing
• Solid knowledge of network routing protocols (BGP, RIP, etc.)
• Knowledge of services running on network (DNS, DHCP, LLDP, etc.)
• Knowledge of network encapsulation protocols
• Working experience configuring and managing Mikrotik network equipment
• Good communication skills to work both in a team and independently
• Able to work with Mikrotik network equipment
• Willing to travel to datacenter sites, with the possibility of office or on-site (datacenter) placement
• Available for after-office-hours work schedule, especially during upgrades or incident resolution
• Willing to learn to use network equipment from other brands