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Terms of Reference (TOR) for Network Engineer

Position: Network Engineer
Location: Thimphu, Bhutan
Employee Type: Regular

Slot: 4

Job Description:

The Network Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of the organization’s IP/MPLS, BGP, and firewall-secured networks. The role requires expertise in routing, switching, security, and project leadership to ensure high availability, performance, and security of the network infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Network Operation & Maintenance

• Operate and maintain a BGP-routed network with multiple upstream peers and transit providers.
• Monitor and troubleshoot routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)and ensure optimal path selection.
• Manage and maintain firewalls (Cisco ASA, FortiGate, Palo Alto, etc.)for security policies, VPNs, and threat prevention.
• Perform network performance tuning, capacity planning, and latency optimization.
• Ensure 9%+ network uptime through proactive monitoring and fault resolution.

2. Network Design & Implementation

• Design and deploy scalable, secure, and high-performance network solutions(LAN/WAN, Data Center, ISP Core).
• Configure and optimize Cisco/Juniper routers, switches (L2/L3), and load balancers.
• Implement network security policies, ACLs, VPN, and Zero Trust frameworks.

3. Configuration & Troubleshooting

• Hands-on experience in configuring:
  • Routers: Cisco ASR/ISR, Juniper MX.
  • Switches: Cisco Catalyst/Nexus, Juniper EX.
  • Firewalls: FortiGate, Cisco Firepower.
• Troubleshoot Layer 1 to Layer 7 issues(fiber, copper, routing, NAT, VPN, DNS, DHCP).
• Perform packet capture analysis(Wireshark, tcp dump) for deep network debugging.

4. Team Collaboration & Documentation

• Work closely with NOC, SOC, and Systems teams for cross-functional issue resolution.
• Maintain network diagrams, SOPs, and change management logs.
• Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions for junior engineers.

5. Project Leadership

• Lead network upgrade, migration, and expansion projects.
• Coordinate with ISPs, vendors, and internal stakeholders for seamless deployments.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with minimal downtime.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in BGP, MPLS, and firewall-secured networks.
• Proficiency in:
  • BGP (peering, route filtering, communities).
  • Firewall policies, VPNs (IPSec, SSL), and NAT.
  • Switching (VLANs, STP).
  • Network monitoring (SolarWinds, PRTG, Grafana).
  • Knowledge of fiber optics, DWDM, and ISP backbone operations.
  • Willingness to work in the field and travel within project sites.

Remuneration and Benefits:

For Freshers

• Basic Pay: 22,345.00
• Corporate Allowance: Nu. 12,045.00
• Employer Provident Fund Contribution: 2,234.5.00
• Gross Pay: 36,624.50

For Experienced 1 – 3 Years

• Basic Pay: 24,345.00
• Corporate Allowance: Nu. 17,430.00
• Employer Provident Fund Contribution: 2,434.5.00
• Gross Pay: 44,309.50

For Experienced 3 – 5 Years

• Basic Pay: 27,915.00
• Corporate Allowance: Nu. 18,685.00
• Employer Provident Fund Contribution: 2,791.50
• Gross Pay: 49,391.50

Other Allowances as per the Service Rule Book of the Company.

Documents required:

• CV of the applicant.
• Copies of academic certificates and transcripts (XII and degree) Experience Certificates (Projects and work related), and training certificates if any.
• Copy of valid CID.
• Copy of valid Security Clearance Certificate.
• No Objection Certificate from the current employer, if employed. This can be submitted if selected only.

Note: Please submit your application to info@newedge.bt  on or before 18/08/2025 and contact +975- 77420870 HR & ADMIN for any queries during office hours.

(Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for the selection interview. The shortlisted candidates will be required to produce the original documents during the time of interview for verification).