Position Summary
The experienced Senior Network Engineer will work onshore in Aberdeen and at offshore locations.A strong background in network technologies is required.The Senior Network Engineer will work predominantly with Project Managers, clients and globally dispersed team members to lead technical design and deliver projects from initial concept through to client handover.Willingness to perform physical installations, testing and fault diagnosis is mandatory as is comprehensive project documentation.
Duties And Responsibilities
1. Lead engineering project scopes for Project Managers and Service Delivery Managers
2. Engage with stakeholders across multiple levels to ensure seamless communication and collaboration
3. Time and Task Activity management
4. Change management including creation of CRQ’s
5. Design, write and update system documentation, network diagrams, field acceptance testing
6. Installation and configuration of network infrastructure at local and remote locations
7. Expertise in troubleshooting and analyzing diverse network architectures
8. Proficient in monitoring and diagnosing performance issues
9. Knowledge of networking communication and routing protocols plus ability to troubleshoot issues
10. Advanced knowledge of network operating systems including Cisco and Aruba
11. Hands-on technical experience in FortiGate, Cisco, Palo Alto, Aruba, and Versa Firewalls specializing in fault management and diagnosis
12. Maintain network lab and reconfigure as needed for project testing
13. Sound knowledge of Process Control Networks (PCN) and Cyber vulnerabilities and attacks
14. Lead continued networking improvement activities
15. Knowledge of SDWAN and IP telephony technologies
Qualifications
Required
16. BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training) Certification
17. MIST (Minimum Industry Safety Training) Certification
18. Project commissioning experience and a good working knowledge of infrastructure implemented in offshore and onshore facilities
19. Strong exposure in the delivery of highly scalable, economically feasible and high performing systems and networks, within a functional delivery matrix of Critical Telecoms, Enterprise and Major Project environments
20. Over 5 years’ experience in data communications and network infrastructure solutions with extensive experience of Technical Assurance within an EPC environment in the Oil and Gas industry, and preferably within the Upstream Gas business
21. Expert knowledge of Edge, Access, Distribution and Transmission layers
22. Basic working knowledge of Versa SD-WAN Technology and configurations
23. Deep understanding of General Practices and Standard for data communication network infrastructure
24. Certification and hand-on experience in the following: Cisco IPT, WAN and LAN routing protocols (EIGRP, IGRP, BGP, HSRP, OSPF); Ethernet switch technologies (spanning tree (STP/RSTP); Wireless network technologies: 802.11/ABGN, Cisco & Aruba WLC and access points; Versa technology; Network authentication protocols and Network monitoring protocols. Design and implementation SD-WAN and QoS
25. Basic working knowledge of Server infrastructure both physical and virtual (e.g. VMware)
26. Proficient in utilizing network packet sniffers as needed to analyze and troubleshoot network traffic effectively
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
27. Dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service with highly effective client-focused communication skills
28. Exceptional ability to approach troubleshooting with a logical and systematic methodology, ensuring efficient problem resolution
29. Capable of delivering clear and effective communication to both internal and external customers, ensuring seamless interaction and understanding
30. Able to work effectively in a hybrid work environment with local and virtual team members
31. Strong commitment to expanding technical expertise and continuously improving knowledge in the field
32. Ability to act as a cross-departmental technical lead in previously stated technologies
33. Foster a supportive and collaborative workplace culture that encourages positivity and teamwork.
34. Demonstrates professionalism while consistently ensuring customer satisfaction through exceptional service and communication
35. Adjust to dynamic schedules and evolving tasks to effectively meet customer needs and expectations
Technologies
36. Network Equipment – Cisco Switches, Routers, Wireless, Firewalls, Aruba wireless and switches, FortiGate firewalls, Palo Alto firewalls.
37. Network Technologies – VPN, OSPF, BGP, STP, VTP, QoS, SDWAN, NAT, IP Telephony
38. Server Technologies – VMWare, Windows Server
39. Information Security Standards – IEC 62443
40. Understanding of VSAT technologies, Data Centers and Cloud architecture layouts