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Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced network engineer to be based in Kuwait on a contract hire basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, deployment, optimization, and administration of high performance, low latency enterprise networks in a complex, mixed vendor environment. This role requires deep hands-on expertise in advanced routing technologies and enterprise scale network infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and maintain high performance, low latency enterprise network infrastructures
Lead network architecture design for complex, multisite environments
Implement and troubleshoot advanced routing protocols in mixed environments:
OSPF
BGP
ISIS
Perform network optimization, capacity planning, and performance tuning
Ensure high availability, resilience, and security of network services
Diagnose and resolve complex network issues at L2/L3 levels
Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams during project delivery
Produce and maintain detailed network documentation, diagrams, and standards
Support network migrations, upgrades, and technology refresh initiatives
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers where required
Ensure compliance with enterprise IT policies, standards, and best practices
Mandatory Requirements (Must Have)
Experience
Minimum 10+ years of hands-on experience in network administration and engineering
Proven experience designing and deploying enterprise scale, high performance networks
Education
Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields:
Information technology
Information systems
Computer science
Communications engineering
Or a closely related discipline
Certifications
Valid CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certification (mandatory)
Technical Expertise
Strong, hands-on knowledge of:
Advanced routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, ISIS
Enterprise routing and switching environments
Network performance optimization and low latency design principles
Experience working in mixed vendor network environments
Nice to Have (Advantageous)
Experience in service provider or large enterprise environments
Exposure to data center networking and high availability architectures
Knowledge of network security concepts and integration with security platforms
Experience supporting mission critical or 24/7 operational networks
Prior experience working in the Middle East region
Soft Skills & Competencies
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Ability to work independently in a contract based role
Excellent documentation and communication skills
Proactive, detail oriented, and solution focused mindset
Ability to perform under pressure in complex operational environments