Hardware and Networking Support Engineer

Position Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned and experienced Hardware and Networking Engineer to join our IT

team. This role is for a self motivated individual with a strong background in managing and maintaining IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will take ownership of hardware and networking projects, provide advanced technical support, and mentor junior team members. You will be a key contributor to the stability, security, and efficiency of our network and hardware environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Infrastructure Management and Projects:

• Lead the planning, installation, and configuration of new hardware and networking
• equipment (servers, switches, firewalls, thin clients etc.) on premise as well as in cloud.
• Manage and maintain existing network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and
• uptime
• Collaborate with senior IT leadership to design and implement infrastructure upgrades and
• new technology rollouts
• Oversee IT asset management, including procurement, deployment, and decommissioning
• Deploy, manage, and monitor cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or GitHub
• Actions

• Security and Compliance:

• Implement and enforce IT security policies and procedures
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments on hardware and network
• systems
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot firewalls
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Skills:

• In depth knowledge of networking concepts, protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP), and technologies

(VLANs, VPNs, routing, switching)

• Extensive experience with various operating systems, including Windows Server and desktop

environments

• Strong analytical and advanced pro blem solving skills

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast paced

environment

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a knack for mentoring others

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

• Minimum of 2 years of hands--on experience in a hardware and networking role

• Professional certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, or a related certification