16 Network Management jobs in Pakistan

1. Design, implement, and support network security architecture including firewalls.

2. Hands-on experience with hardware firewalls (Cisco, FortiGate, Sophos, Barracuda).

3. Knowledge of unified threat management and web filtering.

4. VPN technology expertise, including:

• IPsec (IP security)
• PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol)
• L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol)
• OpenVPN
• SSTP (Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol)

Job Specification

• Experience with hardware firewalls.
• Familiarity with network security architecture.

Location: Information Technology and Services - Islamabad, Pakistan

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Job Summary

Astera Software is looking for a dynamic and experienced Network, Security & Communications Manager to develop and manage our network infrastructure and security strategies. In this role, you'll lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of a secure and scalable network, ensuring high availability of services, including LAN/WAN, wireless, and cloud connectivity. You'll oversee network deployments, lifecycle management, and budgeting, while also contributing to disaster recovery and business continuity planning. Collaborating with stakeholders across IT and the business, you’ll align security capabilities and maintain relationships with vendors to enhance and upgrade our current environment.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute strategies for network equipment lifecycle management, including planning for upgrades, replacements, and decommissioning.
• Oversee the deployment of network infrastructure for new locations, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and adherence to company standards.
• Oversee the design, implementation and maintenance of a robust, secure, resilient and scalable network infrastructure to support business operations.
• Ensure high availability of network services, including LAN/WAN, wireless and hybrid & cloud connectivity.
• Plan and manage the IT Network budget for corporate assets including our regional distribution centers and stores. Identify opportunities to improve cost effectiveness of our expense budget.
• Monitor system performance, provide capacity planning, automate processes, perform refreshes/upgrades and provide operational and technical support for network and security infrastructure areas.
• Contribute to the development, ongoing maintenance and execution of an enterprise-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plan.
• Prepare RFPs, contracts, statements of work, and other documentation for network projects.
• Engage proactively with key stakeholders and partners across IT and the business to understand technology direction and align security capabilities accordingly.
• Build and maintain relationships with key vendors to facilitate enhancements and upgrades to the current environment.
• Ensure compliance with all internal policies with respect to data protection.
• Work closely with the Project Management team to define and estimate team contributions, and ensure the team completes project work on time and with an excellent level of quality.
• Assist in response to external audits, penetration tests, vulnerability assessments and forensic investigations.
• Contribute to release management, change control, incident and problem management.
• Implement and enforce network security policies and procedures to protect company assets and data. Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Work closely with services partners to oversee Network Operations Center (NOC) and Operations Support.
• Establish and monitor service level agreements (SLAs).

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, electronics, telecommunications or a related field. Master's preferred in relevant field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in network operations, network design, network project implementation, security infrastructure & communications with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in network lifecycle management and network deployment management.
• Proven track record of balancing multiple priorities simultaneously including large-scale production network and security projects, and operations in a multi-site retail environment with minimal downtime and limited impact on systems and applications.
• Strong knowledge of network architecture, protocols, and technologies, including TCP/IP, MPLS, VPN, VoIP, SD-WAN, and cloud networking.
• Expert knowledge of Network access methods including T1, DS3, OC3, Ethernet, and Cellular.
• Expert understanding of Layer 2 switching protocols.
• Expert understanding of routing protocols EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, BGP.
• Experience with network security technologies, such as Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) – Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), DNS & URL Filtering, Application Control Visibility (ACV) and encryption.
• Experience designing enterprise network/security and data center solutions.
• Advanced experience with routing, core switching, Cisco Nexus, ASA firewalls, Palo Alto Firewalls, VLAN, VPN, WLAN, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, monitoring tools & network topologies.
• Relevant network related certifications (highly desirable) such as CCNA, CCNP, CCDP, NSE, or equivalent.
• Relevant information/cyber security training/certifications (highly desirable) such as ISO27001, CISSP.
• Relevant cloud related training/certifications (highly desirable) such as Cloud Architect/Cyber Security under AWS, Azure, Google, Alibaba Cloud.

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Job Summary

Astera Software is looking for a dynamic and experienced Network, Security & Communications Manager to develop and manage our network infrastructure and security strategies. In this role, you'll lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of a secure and scalable network, ensuring high availability of services, including LAN/WAN, wireless, and cloud connectivity. You'll oversee network deployments, lifecycle management, and budgeting, while also contributing to disaster recovery and business continuity planning. Collaborating with stakeholders across IT and the business, you’ll align security capabilities and maintain relationships with vendors to enhance and upgrade our current environment. What You'll Do

Develop and execute strategies for network equipment lifecycle management, including planning for upgrades, replacements, and decommissioning. Oversee the deployment of network infrastructure for new locations, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and adherence to company standards. Oversee the design, implementation and maintenance of a robust, secure, resilient and scalable network infrastructure to support business operations. Ensure high availability of network services, including LAN/WAN, wireless and hybrid & cloud connectivity. Plan and manage the IT Network budget for corporate assets including our regional distribution centers and stores. Identify opportunities to improve cost effectiveness of our expense budget. Monitor system performance, provide capacity planning, automate processes, perform refreshes/upgrades and provide operational and technical support for network and security infrastructure areas. Contribute to the development, ongoing maintenance and execution of an enterprise-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plan. Prepare RFPs, contracts, statements of work, and other documentation for network projects. Engage proactively with key stakeholders and partners across IT and the business to understand technology direction and align security capabilities accordingly. Build and maintain relationships with key vendors to facilitate enhancements and upgrades to the current environment. Ensure compliance with all internal policies with respect to data protection. Work closely with the Project Management team to define and estimate team contributions, and ensure the team completes project work on time and with an excellent level of quality. Assist in response to external audits, penetration tests, vulnerability assessments and forensic investigations. Contribute to release management, change control, incident and problem management. Implement and enforce network security policies and procedures to protect company assets and data. Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments. Work closely with services partners to oversee Network Operations Center (NOC) and Operations Support. Establish and monitor service level agreements (SLAs). What You'll Need

Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, electronics, telecommunications or a related field. Master's preferred in relevant field. Minimum 8 years of experience in network operations, network design, network project implementation, security infrastructure & communications with at least 5 years in a managerial role. Experience in network lifecycle management and network deployment management. Proven track record of balancing multiple priorities simultaneously including large-scale production network and security projects, and operations in a multi-site retail environment with minimal downtime and limited impact on systems and applications. Strong knowledge of network architecture, protocols, and technologies, including TCP/IP, MPLS, VPN, VoIP, SD-WAN, and cloud networking. Expert knowledge of Network access methods including T1, DS3, OC3, Ethernet, and Cellular. Expert understanding of Layer 2 switching protocols. Expert understanding of routing protocols EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, BGP. Experience with network security technologies, such as Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) – Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), DNS & URL Filtering, Application Control Visibility (ACV) and encryption. Experience designing enterprise network/security and data center solutions. Advanced experience with routing, core switching, Cisco Nexus, ASA firewalls, Palo Alto Firewalls, VLAN, VPN, WLAN, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, monitoring tools & network topologies. Relevant network related certifications (highly desirable) such as CCNA, CCNP, CCDP, NSE, or equivalent. Relevant information/cyber security training/certifications (highly desirable) such as ISO27001, CISSP. Relevant cloud related training/certifications (highly desirable) such as Cloud Architect/Cyber Security under AWS, Azure, Google, Alibaba Cloud.

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The Candidate should have sound knowledge of major brands deployment like Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper, and Ubiquiti Networks. Knowledge of comparative study to pick and recommend optimal products among different brands is required. Relevant certifications, such as CCDP, will be an added advantage. The candidate should be able to work in a multivendor environment and have a result-oriented approach. The candidate should be able to drive projects independently and have experience in product integration with NMS, directory systems, SSO, etc. Expertise in network resource optimization and troubleshooting techniques at lower levels with root cause analysis is essential.

Driving skills and own conveyance are a must.

The job is for Karachi. No additional allowance related to accommodation/traveling shall be paid as part of the salary, so candidates from other cities should consider this before applying.

Job Specification

Self-starter and able to work independently.

Driving skills and own conveyance are a must.

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The Candidate should have sound knowledge of major brands deployment like Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper, and Ubiquiti Networks. Knowledge of comparative study to pick and recommend optimal products among different brands is required. Relevant certifications, such as CCDP, will be an added advantage. The candidate should be able to work in a multivendor environment and have a result-oriented approach. The candidate should be able to drive projects independently and have experience in product integration with NMS, directory systems, SSO, etc. Expertise in network resource optimization and troubleshooting techniques at lower levels with root cause analysis is essential. Driving skills and own conveyance are a must. The job is for Karachi. No additional allowance related to accommodation/traveling shall be paid as part of the salary, so candidates from other cities should consider this before applying. Job Specification

Self-starter and able to work independently. Driving skills and own conveyance are a must.

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Network/ Hardware Troubleshooting Specialist

Network and hardware specialist is required to perform diagnostic, troubleshooting & Maintenance work for the Company, visiting clients in pre - defined territory and market segments. Frequently interact with customers.Drive promotional campaigns in the territory. Assist Promotion Manager to achieve revenue targets of Network Solutions and keep updated about the market trends.Key Performance Areas: -- Develops & maintains customer relations in pre-defined territory / market segment- Identify/ diagnose problems and resolve it at work site- Installation of any kind of Operating System, drivers, software- Back up and Data recovery- In case of any kind of problems that could not be resolve on the spot & time consuming bring customers PCs to our work station.- Assist network administrator in create a new network on customer site.

Job Specification

Education and Experience: -- Bachelors in I.T- A+/ N+ Knowledgeable ( Certification Preferred )- 2 or 3 Years Experience in Related field- Familiar with local MarketKnowledge, Skills, Abilities: -- Possess knowledge of hardware and network- Ability to self-start and work with minimal supervision.- Good verbal and written communication skills- Willing to travel in the territory- Have good presentation, interpersonal and Human Relation Skills- Ability to manage multiple tasks

Information Technology and Services - Karachi, Pakistan

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Network/ Hardware Troubleshooting Specialist

Network and hardware specialist is required to perform diagnostic, troubleshooting & Maintenance work for the Company, visiting clients in pre - defined territory and market segments. Frequently interact with customers.Drive promotional campaigns in the territory. Assist Promotion Manager to achieve revenue targets of Network Solutions and keep updated about the market trends.Key Performance Areas: -- Develops & maintains customer relations in pre-defined territory / market segment- Identify/ diagnose problems and resolve it at work site- Installation of any kind of Operating System, drivers, software- Back up and Data recovery- In case of any kind of problems that could not be resolve on the spot & time consuming bring customers PCs to our work station.- Assist network administrator in create a new network on customer site. Job Specification

Education and Experience: -- Bachelors in I.T- A+/ N+ Knowledgeable ( Certification Preferred )- 2 or 3 Years Experience in Related field- Familiar with local MarketKnowledge, Skills, Abilities: -- Possess knowledge of hardware and network- Ability to self-start and work with minimal supervision.- Good verbal and written communication skills- Willing to travel in the territory- Have good presentation, interpersonal and Human Relation Skills- Ability to manage multiple tasks Information Technology and Services - Karachi, Pakistan

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Network & Information Security Manager
FAST SMS Solutions, Pakistan

CANDIDATE MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SECURITY SOLUTIONS:

1. NETWORKING
2. FIREWALLS
3. VIDEO CONFERENCING SOLUTIONS
4. ENCRYPTION DEVICES
5. STORAGE SERVERS

Job Specification

CANDIDATE MUST HAVE 2 TO 3 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN NETWORKING SOLUTIONS DESIGN, DEPLOYMENT, AND TRAINING.

DEEP KNOWLEDGE IN:

1. HUAWEI
2. CISCO
3. JUNIPER
4. DELL EMC
5. IBM DEVICES

ALL OTHER JOB WORK DESCRIPTION WILL BE DISCUSSED UPON RECEIVING OF CV AND INTERVIEW.

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Network & Information Security Manager FAST SMS Solutions, Pakistan

CANDIDATE MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SECURITY SOLUTIONS: NETWORKING FIREWALLS VIDEO CONFERENCING SOLUTIONS ENCRYPTION DEVICES STORAGE SERVERS Job Specification

CANDIDATE MUST HAVE 2 TO 3 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN NETWORKING SOLUTIONS DESIGN, DEPLOYMENT, AND TRAINING. DEEP KNOWLEDGE IN: HUAWEI CISCO JUNIPER DELL EMC IBM DEVICES ALL OTHER JOB WORK DESCRIPTION WILL BE DISCUSSED UPON RECEIVING OF CV AND INTERVIEW.

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