IT Network Specialist

About the role

The IT Network Specialist will ensure the stability, security, and performance of the company’s network infrastructure. This role involves applying configuration standards, conducting assessments, and collaborating with cybersecurity and infrastructure teams to support business continuity.

Key responsibilities

• Apply network configuration standards for routing and switching across the infrastructure.
• Conduct network assessments, performance checks, and resolve latency or connectivity issues.
• Perform routine maintenance, upgrades, and documentation of network devices and topology.
• Implement disaster recovery configurations, redundancy settings, and failover mechanisms.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to secure network access and manage firewalls and access controls.
• Gather and analyze network logs, alerts, and traffic reports for monitoring and incident investigations.
• Support deployment of network equipment in new locations and assist with network security policies.
• Escalate and document incidents, ensuring timely resolution and compliance with regulations.

Required profile

• 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in network engineering or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems (Master’s degree preferred).
• Familiarity with applicable laws, regulations, and standards such as HC, HSSE, Risk, and Cybersecurity.

Required skills

• Routing protocols
• Switching protocols
• Network assessment and performance monitoring
• Network device maintenance and upgrades
• Network architecture documentation (topology diagrams, inventory)
• Disaster recovery configuration
• Redundancy and failover mechanisms
• Network security and firewalls
• Access control mechanisms
• Network monitoring and incident investigation