Data Center Network Engineer

About the Role

Gulf Development Public Company Limited is hiring a Data Center Network Engineer. Work arrangement: onsite. Employment type: full-time.

Responsibilities

• Design OSP, ISP, underground duct and manhole systems, MMR, Data Hall layouts, and cable routing solutions for Data Center environments.
• Assist in presenting network-related designs and technical solutions to customers as part of project execution.
• Design, implement, and configure network solutions, including servers, virtual machines, firewalls, core switches, access switches, and access points.
• Support ongoing Network Operations tasks, including monitoring, maintenance, and change activities.
• Act as Tier 3 network support, performing advanced troubleshooting and incident resolution in coordination with the NOC team.
• Support Data Center network operations, including customer connectivity and cross-connect coordination.
• Support network connectivity for critical systems such as Security systems, BMS/PMS, and OT environments.
• Assist in implementing and controlling firewall policies and network security controls; follow network security standards, segmentation, and IT/OT baseline policies.
• Support basic security and compliance tasks as assigned.
• Assist in coordination with ISPs, telecom providers, and vendors; support installation and testing activities with external contractors.
• Assist in documentation and network diagram updates.
• Provide IT and network support related to connectivity and system access for stakeholders in coordination with relevant internal teams.
• Perform Microsoft administration tasks using Microsoft Entra (Microsoft Portal), including user and access management.
• Support IT asset verification and inventory checks, including preparing work equipment for new employees.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: 3–4 years in Network engineering, preferably within a data center or similar critical environment; internships or co-op experiences are beneficial.
• Proficiency in TCP/IP, routing protocols (e.g., Static, OSPF, BGP), and network troubleshooting techniques.
• Experience with Data Center LAN/WAN, SDN (Software-Defined Networking), and fabric networks.
• Knowledge of VXLAN, EVPN or Spine-Leaf architecture.
• Knowledge of structured cabling and related standards, including Data Center cabling design and TIA-942 guidelines.
• Experience with firewall platforms (e.g., Fortinet, Palo Alto) and basic knowledge of network security concepts and segmentation.
• Network certifications (CCNP or vendor certifications) are optional.
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and excellent verbal and written communication; ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment while also being self-directed.

Skills

• TCP/IP, routing (OSPF, BGP), Data Center LAN/WAN, SDN, VXLAN/EVPN/Spine-Leaf.
• Firewall platforms (Fortinet, Palo Alto) and network security controls.
• Structured cabling and TIA-942 Data Center cabling design.
• Microsoft Entra (Microsoft Portal) user and access management.
• Documentation and network diagram updates; coordination with ISPs and contractors.