Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Electrical / Telecom / Computer Engineering / Computer Science – HEC Recognized)

• Master’s Degree (Preferred)

• Professional training in Data Center Infrastructure Management preferred.

Core Certifications:

• Cisco CCNP Enterprise / CCNP Data Center (Mandatory Level)

• CCIE Enterprise / Data Center (Strongly Preferred)

• Huawei HCIP / HCIE

• Fortinet NSE 4–7

• VMware VCP-NV

• Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP)

• PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer)

• PMP (Project Management Professional)

• CompTIA Network+orCompTIA Security+

Additional Advantage:

• ITIL Foundation / ITIL Intermediate

• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Auditor

• PMP / PRINCE2

• Certified SD-WAN Specialist

Technical Competencies:

• Spine/Leaf topology design and deployment: Cisco Nexus (5K/7K/9K), HPE Aruba CX, Juniper QFX, Huawei CE Series
• VXLAN/EVPN overlay/underlay architecture design, deployment, and troubleshooting
• ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure): tenant/EPG/contract model, L4–L7 integration awareness
• ToR switching: server NIC teaming, LACP/MLAG/vPC, uplink redundancy, jumbo frames
• DCI: BGP-EVPN DCI, OTV, VPLS, L2/L3 extension across sites
• Storage network integration awareness: iSCSI initiator/target, FC/FCoE, NFS for NAS

• Routing protocols: OSPF (multi-area), BGP (iBGP/eBGP, policy, communities), EIGRP, PBR
• Switching: STP/RSTP/MSTP, VLANs, 802.1Q trunking, VTP, port-security, storm-control
• High availability: HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, LACP 802.3ad, link aggregation groups
• QoS: DSCP/CoS marking, traffic shaping/policing, CBWFQ, LLQ, priority queuing
• MPLS: L2 (VPLS, EoMPLS) and L3 VPN (VRF, PE-CE routing) concepts and CE management
• WiFi integration: Cisco WLC, HPE Aruba Mobility Controller, Ruckus SmartZone management

C. Network Security

• NGFW: Fortinet FortiGate, Palo Alto PA-Series (PAN-OS), Cisco FTD/ASA, Check Point, Sophos XGS
• VPN: IPsec IKEv1/IKEv2 site-to-site, SSL VPN (remote access), DMVPN hub-and-spoke, GRE tunnels
• IPS/IDS, anti-virus/DLP, application control, URL filtering, DMZ architecture patterns
• Firewall HA: Active-Active and Active-Passive clustering, FGCP, ClusterXL
• NAC: 802.1X port-based, RADIUS (Cisco ISE, FortiNAC), MAB, guest SSID portals

D. SD-WAN & WAN Technologies

• SD-WAN platforms: Fortinet Secure SD-WAN, Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela/Catalyst), Aruba EdgeConnect
• Underlay transport: MPLS, broadband (FTTH/cable), 4G/5G LTE, dedicated leased lines
• Application-aware routing, SLA-based path selection, link load balancing and failover
• WAN migration strategy: overlay on brownfield, parallel-run, staged cutover planning

E. Tools, Monitoring & Automation Awareness

• Network monitoring: SolarWinds NPM/SAM, PRTG, Zabbix, Grafana, LibreNMS, Nagios
• Configuration management awareness: Ansible playbooks, Python (Netmiko/Paramiko), REST API interaction
• Packet capture and analysis: Wireshark, tcpdump, embedded vendor capture tools
• Documentation: MS Visio, draw.io, MS Project, Confluence, SharePoint, Jira (project tracking)

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies

• Strategic technical decision-making

• Strong execution discipline

• Client-facing leadership capability

• Crisis management under pressure

• High accountability & ownership mindset

• Nationwide travel flexibility

• Strong documentation culture

10–15 Years of relevant industry experience in Enterprise & Data Center Networking

Perks & Benefits

At Fortek, we believe in empowering our people. We offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

• Annual performance-based increments & bonuses

• Medical facility

• Paid annual, casual & sick leaves

• Gratuity and EOBI benefits

• Training & professional development opportunities

• Collaborative, learning-driven work environment, and much more

Let’s build the future together! ⚡

1.  Domain Leadership & Technical Strategy

• Own the Networks (Active) domain end-to-end: strategy, architecture, presales, delivery, managed services, and talent development.
• Define and maintain the domain’s technology roadmap for Data Center active networking, enterprise LAN/WAN, network security, and SD-WAN aligned with market trends and business growth objectives.
• Serve as the highest technical authority for the domain; review and formally sign off on HLDs, LLDs, BoQs, and major technical proposals before customer submission.
• Provide executive-level technical guidance to customers, cross-functional project teams, and senior management; represent the domain in strategic commercial discussions.
• Benchmark technology practices against ICT industry norms; lead the evaluation and adoption of emerging vendor platforms, automation tools, and delivery methodologies.
• Collaborate with business development and leadership on bid/no-bid decisions, partnership strategy, and OEM/vendor tier-advancement initiatives.

2.  Data Center Active Networking

• Lead the design, deployment, and commissioning of Data Center active infrastructure including Spine/Leaf topologies, VXLAN/EVPN overlays, ToR switching, and server/storage connectivity.
• Architect and implement high-availability Data Center fabrics across multi-vendor environments — Cisco Nexus/ACI, HPE Aruba CX, Juniper QFX, Huawei CE Series — with emphasis on redundancy, scalability, and operational simplicity.
• Oversee DCI (Data Center Interconnect) solutions including L2/L3 extension, BGP-EVPN-based DCI, OTV, and WAN integration for multi-site Data Center architectures.
• Ensure active network infrastructure alignment with server virtualization (VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V), SAN/NAS storage platforms, and cloud interconnectivity (MPLS/internet breakout) requirements.
• Review and validate all Data Center network designs for redundancy, scalability, performance, security compliance, and future growth capacity before engineering execution.
• Oversee commissioning, integration testing, and acceptance of Data Center active components; manage snag resolution and formal customer handover.

• Manage the design, deployment, and ongoing support of enterprise LAN/WAN networks across multi-site, multi-customer environments in both public and private sector verticals.
• Ensure best-practice implementation of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), VLANs, STP/RSTP/MSTP, HSRP/VRRP, QoS policies, and MPLS across all enterprise engagements.
• Provide architectural guidance on campus, branch, and remote-site network deployments including structured cabling integration with active networking components.
• Lead multi-vendor enterprise network upgrade, migration, and technology-refresh programs from scope definition through commissioning and formal acceptance.
• Oversee WiFi/WLAN infrastructure integration with enterprise LAN environments across Cisco WLC, HPE Aruba Mobility, and Ruckus Virtual SmartZone platforms.
• Ensure all enterprise network designs meet customer uptime, security, and performance requirements with documented redundancy and failover strategies.

• Lead the design and deployment of network security solutions including NGFW, IPsec/SSL VPN, IPS/IDS, DMZ architectures, and firewall HA clusters across enterprise and Data Center environments.
• Govern multi-vendor security platforms including Fortinet FortiGate, Palo Alto PA-Series, Check Point, Cisco ASA/FTD, and Sophos XGS from architecture through commissioning and ongoing managed support.
• Ensure security designs comply with customer security policies, industry standards, and applicable regulatory frameworks; conduct architecture-level security reviews prior to deployment.
• Guide teams on SD-WAN security integration, network access control (NAC, 802.1X, RADIUS via Cisco ISE / FortiNAC), and Zero Trust architecture principles.
• Lead network security audits, vulnerability assessments, and remediation planning for customer environments as part of managed services and project delivery.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving threat landscapes and ensure proactive security posture improvements are embedded in managed services delivery.

• Lead technical presales engagements for major network infrastructure opportunities including RFPs, RFQs, government tenders, and enterprise proposals — from opportunity qualification through submission.
• Develop comprehensive High-Level Designs (HLD), Low-Level Designs (LLD), Bills of Quantities (BoQ/BoM), and technically compliant proposals with commercially competitive costing.
• Drive Proof-of-Concept (PoC) planning, execution, and customer-outcome reporting for strategic opportunities requiring demonstration of technical capability.
• Collaborate with business development and sales teams on opportunity identification, technical presentations, customer demonstrations, and vendor coordination.
• Support commercial negotiations with accurate solution scoping, vendor pricing coordination, margin analysis, and change-order management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain awareness of competitor offerings, technology benchmarks, and evolving market pricing to ensure proposals are competitive and credible.

6.  Project Management & Delivery Governance

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-site network infrastructure projects from initiation, design, and procurement through commissioning, acceptance testing, and formal customer handover.
• Maintain project timelines, resource allocation, scope control, and budget adherence across concurrent projects and programs; escalate deviations promptly with corrective action plans.
• Coordinate with customers, OEMs/vendors, third-party civil/structured-cabling contractors, and internal cross-functional teams for seamless, integrated delivery.
• Prepare and present project status reports, risk registers, issue logs, and delivery dashboards to senior management and customer project boards.
• Ensure complete, accurate, and properly archived project documentation: As-Built drawings, configuration baselines, acceptance test reports, and full handover packages.
• Champion delivery quality by embedding commissioning checklists, quality gates, and peer-review processes into the domain’s standard delivery methodology.

7.  Managed Services, SLA & AMC/CMC Governance

• Oversee the managed services portfolio for the Networks (Active) domain, ensuring contractual SLA compliance across all active customer contracts including break-fix, proactive monitoring, and on-site support.
• Govern AMC (Annual Maintenance Contract) and CMC (Comprehensive Maintenance Contract) delivery: incident response, escalation management, preventive maintenance scheduling, and renewal planning.
• Establish and maintain NOC-level escalation procedures, incident management workflows, and problem management processes for the domain; ensure P1/P2 SLA breaches are handled with maximum urgency.
• Conduct regular SLA performance reviews with customers; prepare monthly/quarterly managed services reports; drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce incident recurrence.
• Manage spare parts inventory, OEM/vendor support entitlements, and proactive monitoring tool coverage across the managed services portfolio.
• Ensure managed services pricing, scope, and renewal terms are commercially sound; coordinate with sales on contract renewals, upsells, and scope expansions.

8.  Team Leadership & Capability Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Network Engineers, Senior Engineers, Site Supervisors, and Technicians across the Networks (Active) domain.
• Define team roles, responsibilities, performance objectives, and individual development plans aligned with business needs and the organization’s career progression framework.
• Conduct regular performance appraisals; identify training needs and coordinate professional certification programs across the team (aligned with OEM partnership requirements).
• Build a high-performance, delivery-oriented team culture emphasizing technical excellence, quality output, accountability, and continuous professional learning.
• Provide hands-on technical coaching on complex escalations, customer engagement protocols, design standards, and professional communication.
• Manage team capacity planning; coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and ramp-up of new hires in close coordination with the HR & Compliance department.