Position Title: Senior Network Engineer
Activation Date: 01 June, 2025 Announced Date: 01 June, 2025 Expire Date: 15 June, 2025
- Job Location: Kabul
- Nationality: Afghan
- Category: Information Technology
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Salary: As per Organization Salary Scale
- Vacancy Number: GAAC-GH-004/25
- No. Of Jobs: 1
- City: Kabul
- Organization: GAAC Holding
- Years of Experience: 5 Years and above relevant work experience
- Contract Duration: One Year (Extendable)
- Gender: Male
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT or related field. Master’s degree in the field is preferable.
- Close date: 2025-06-15
About GAAC Holding:
GAAC Holding Afghanistan is a subsidiary company of GAAC Holding SPV LTD, a UAE based company of global best in class partners with specialist in airport management and extensive experience working in emerging markets. With circa 1,000 employees in Afghanistan, GAAC provides ground handling and aviation security services in different international airports, including Kabul, Heart, Kandahar and Mazar-e-Sharif.
Job Description:
- Design, implement, and maintain the organization’s network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, wireless, and firewalls.
- Monitor network performance and address issues such as latency, outages, and bandwidth optimization.
- Configure and secure network devices such as switches, routers, and firewalls.
- Implement and maintain VPNs and other remote access solutions for secure connectivity.
- Ensure high availability and reliability of the network for critical airport operations.
- Continuously monitor network performance to identify and resolve issues proactively.
- Use network monitoring tools to track uptime, bandwidth utilization, and latency.
- Implement and maintain firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS to safeguard against cybersecurity threats.
- Regularly update network security protocols to comply with aviation and data security standards.
- Diagnosing and resolving network connectivity issues across various departments, including Passenger Service, HR, Finance, Cargo Operation, and more.
- Provide technical support to users and escalate complex issues to external vendors when necessary.
- Ensure seamless integration of the network with airport systems such as CUPPS, DCS, BRS, and security surveillance.
- Collaborate with IT teams to align network configuration with operational requirements.
- Implement backup solutions to safeguard critical network configurations and data.
- Develop and test disaster recovery plans to ensure rapid restoration of network service during emergencies.
- Collaborate with service providers and hardware vendors for network upgrades, maintenance, and support.
- Communicate with airport authorities and stakeholders regarding network-related projects or issues
Job Requirements:
- Must have bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT or related field. Master’s degree in the field is preferable.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience network engineering, administration, and support, preferrable with reputable organizations
- Proven experience in a Senior Network Engineer role or in a related network engineer
- Expertise in system support, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
- Proficient computer skills, including the use of network management tools and software.
- In-depth knowledge of network management, information analysis, and computer hardware/software systems.
- Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong planning and time management abilities.
- Effective presentation, influencing, and negotiation skills.
- Good influencing and negotiating skills
- Good computer skills
- Fair knowledge of Company’s activities to know basic training requirements.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to understand the company’s standards and accreditations
- Fluent in English, Dari/Pashto – written and spoken
- Industry certifications such as CCNP, MTCNA CompTIA Network+, or equivalent are preferred.
Submission Guideline:
- You are required to fill out the application form and upload your CV, Cover Letter and Tazkira following the link https://forms.gle/bMKufQ8pXQR8jie58
- Please make your CV, Cover Letter and Tazkira in a single PDF file.
- Please do not send heavy-sized documents (i.e. education and work certificates)
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the next stage of recruitment.
- No application will be accepted after the closing date.
Submission Email:
https://forms.gle/bMKufQ8pXQR8jie58
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