Network and Infrastructure Engineer (Remote) at Alexander George Consulting Services Limited

Alexander George Consulting Services Limited is your strategic partner in talent acquisition and workforce solutions. With a deep understanding of the dynamic job market and a passion for connecting exceptional talent with outstanding opportunities, we are your go-to recruitment specialists, committed to helping organizations thrive and individuals succeed. As a leading Human Resources firm, we combine expertise, innovation, and personalized service to deliver exceptional results for our clients. We are catalysts for building high-performing teams and shaping successful careers, driving growth and excellence for organizations and individuals. We aim to provide exceptional recruitment solutions that connect top-tier talent with forward-thinking organizations, creating mutually beneficial partnerships that fuel success.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Network and Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Remote
Job Type: Part-Time, Individual Contributor
Reports to: Lead Consultant

About the Role

• We are seeking an experienced Network and Infrastructure Engineer with expertise in on-premises infrastructure, networking, and competitive analysis. In this role, you will set up, monitor, and maintain on-premises servers and network systems, using observability tools to ensure reliability and performance.
• You will also conduct competitive analysis and research on digital products using observability tools, providing insights that inform our product strategies and competitive positioning.
• This is a part-time, individual contributor role, working remotely, and reporting directly to the Lead Consultant.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, and manage on-premises servers and network infrastructure, ensuring performance, security, and uptime.
• Deploy and manage observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk) tailored for on-premises setups, using them to monitor system health and improve visibility.
• Proactively monitor server and network performance, troubleshooting any issues using tools like SolarWinds, Wireshark, tcpdump, and NetFlow to ensure optimal operation and stability.
• Create automation scripts (Python, Bash, Ansible) to streamline infrastructure maintenance, observability integration, and network monitoring.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for efficient deployment of observability tools across on-premises systems.
• Use observability tools to assess the performance of both internal products and competitor offerings, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and trends in the marketplace.
• Utilize observability tools to monitor and analyze the performance, reliability, and user experience of various digital products in the industry.
• Your analysis will help us improve our offerings and stay competitive.
• Set up monitoring, logging, and alert systems to ensure our products remain reliable and high-performing at all times.
• Conduct performance tuning and capacity planning for on-premises servers, network devices, and observability tools to ensure reliability and scalability.
• Maintain redundancy and failover strategies to minimize downtime and ensure continuous system uptime.
• Develop and maintain documentation on network configurations, observability setups, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Create runbooks to guide team members in diagnosing and resolving infrastructure issues efficiently.
• Create Dashboards and Alerts. Build dashboards to give real-time insights into systems and product performance. Set up alerts and run books to help teams resolve issues quickly.
• Provide Insights and Recommendations. Provide insights and recommendations based on your observations and analysis to guide strategic decisions in technology sales and product development.
• Understand Stakeholder Needs. Collaborate with sales, development, and operations teams to understand product performance requirements and deliver observability solutions that support business goals.
• Implement observability best practices, integrating monitoring and alerting tools directly with on-premises hardware and infrastructure.
• Architect advanced network topologies, including Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks with redundancy, failover, and inter-VLAN routing to enhance system resilience.
• Design and Manage Observability Platforms. Implement and maintain observability tools to monitor both cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-premises systems, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and any issues are quickly identified.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Network and Infrastructure Engineer or similar role, with an emphasis on on-premises network management and observability integration.
• Advanced knowledge of on-premises server management, including storage, compute, and networking.
• Expertise in Layer 2 and Layer 3 network design, VLANs, VRFs, redundancy, and failover mechanisms.
• Strong understanding of monitoring and alerting setups for local server and network performance.
• Hands-on experience with observability tools like Prometheus, SolarWinds, Grafana, Splunk, Datadog, or New Relic.
• Proficient in scripting (Python, Bash, Terraform, or Ansible) and automation.Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and on-premises infrastructure.
• Experience with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes and understanding of microservices architecture.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines in a DevOps environment.Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AIOps (Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations) or machine learning-based observability tools.
• Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Knowledge of performance optimization and capacity planning.
• Background in performance optimization and capacity planning for on-premises environments.
• Certifications related to networking or infrastructure management, such as CCNA, CompTIA Network+, or similar.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Flexible working hours and fully remote work.
• Learning and development opportunities
• Collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work environment.

Application Closing Date
19th November, 2024.