Our client is a pioneering Information and Communication Technologies company and one of the largest Cisco partners in Cyprus.
They are currently seeking a Network Engineer with 3-5 years of experience, to be based in either Larnaca or Limassol.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with teams to assess business needs and develop technical solutions that align with strategic goals, including end-to-end design for network, security and collaboration systems using primarily Cisco technologies.
- Architect robust network infrastructures and design and integrate voice, video, and content-sharing solutions.
- Develop and enforce network security policies to protect data.
- Produce and maintain detailed technical documentation to assist in troubleshooting and handover process.
- Plan, execute and finalize the installation and configuration of network, security and collaboration hardware and software.
- Monitor infrastructure to proactively resolve issues, continuously evaluating network capacity, adjusting design and configurations, applying updates and patches and recommending improvements to enhance performance, security, reliability and functionality.
- Conduct network security audits and vulnerability assessments.
- Quickly diagnose and resolve issues to minimize downtime and service disruption, acting as 2nd/3rd level operational support for complex network, security and collaboration infrastructure problems.
- Ensure service levels for availability, security, and scalability are met.
- Stay current with industry trends, respond to RFPs/RFIs, conduct technical workshops and training sessions and deliver presentations and demonstrations.
- Support post-sale technical activities
- Act as Information Security Officer, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations and standards.
- Prepare reports on network status, security risks and ongoing performance to inform management and guide decision-making.
- Fulfil any other duties/tasks relevant to the role assigned by management.
Qualifications / Experience Required:
- University/college degree in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant subject.
- Active Cisco Professional (CCNP) or Expert (CCIE) Certification.
- Deep Understanding of Networking Protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, OTV, VPC, VDC, STP, BGP, OSPF, Multicast, QoS).
- 3-5 years hands-on experience with design, implementation, management and maintenance of large-scale complex network environments using Cisco technologies.
- Experience in network troubleshooting with proven ability to diagnose and resolve issues under pressure, specifically on Cisco platforms (Catalyst and Nexus switches, ISR and ASR routers).
- Proven track of record in designing, configuring and troubleshooting security infrastructure using Cisco technologies (ASA and Firepower firewalls, Identity Services Engine (ISE), DUO, Umbrella, etc.).
- Experience in implementing and supporting Cisco Unified Communications and Collaboration solutions (CUCM, Unity, CUBE, Expressway, IM&P, Jabber, Webex, etc.).
- Good knowledge of Cisco wireless (access points, controllers, management software) and Cisco Meraki technologies (security, switching and wireless).
- Familiarity with configuring, managing and troubleshooting application delivery (incl. WAF), load balancing and security, ideally using Kemp solutions.
- Proficiency in using network management and monitoring tools such as Zabbix, Grafana, Netbox, IPAM, Graylog, Oxidized, etc. and writing network automation/configuration scripts.
Advantageous but not required:
- Experience with other vendors solutions (Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Juniper, Fortinet).
- Experience with other collaboration and IP telephony platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Asterisk/FreePBX, Avaya, 3CX.
Personal characteristics required:
- Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Willingness to travel, mainly within Cyprus and occasionally abroad.
- Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure while maintaining quality.
- Professional demeanor with diligence, initiative, and reliability.
- Proactive with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Adaptable and quick to learn.
Info/Benefits:
- Salary range, depending on experience and qualifications: 30K to 42K Gross/Year.
- Annual bonus, based on personal and corporate targets
- Working hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm, Afternoon off on every second Friday.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
For more information or to apply for the above opportunity, please email Margarita Savva: margarita.savva@emeraldzebra.cy
