Network Engr (Access & WiFi)

Applications are invited for the post of Network Engr (Access & WiFi) at National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST).

Department: Information & Communication Technologies Dte

Institute: University Main Office (UMO)

Age Limit: 22 - 40 years

Salary: 100000

Key Responsibilities:

The purpose of the position is to manage, operate, and optimize the university-wide Access Layer and Wi-Fi infrastructure, ensuring seamless connectivity for end-users across academic, administrative, and residential facilities. The role covers multi-brand access switches (Ruijie, H3C, Cisco, Huawei L2 manageable switches) and Huawei Wi-Fi 5 & Wi-Fi 7 technologies. The engineer ensures high availability, secure access, and performance optimization of access networks, supports wireless expansion projects, and contributes to ICT governance, compliance, and digital transformation initiatives.

Access Layer Operations

• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot multi-brand L2 switches (Ruijie, H3C, Cisco, Huawei).
• Implement VLANs, trunking, port security, and access policies.
• Maintain redundancy and failover mechanisms at the access layer.

Wi-Fi Network Management

• Deploy, configure, and optimize Huawei Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 7 APs and controllers.
• Ensure seamless roaming, load balancing, and interference mitigation.
• Implement SSID segmentation, authentication policies, and guest access solutions.

Security & Compliance

• Enforce access control, NAC policies, and endpoint compliance.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams for Wi-Fi secure onboarding.

Monitoring & Performance

• Track KPIs such as uptime, throughput, latency, and user density.
• Conduct periodic audits and performance tuning.

Documentation & Standards

• Maintain updated network diagrams, configurations, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides.
• Document Wi-Fi coverage maps, AP inventories, and firmware baselines.

Project & Vendor Management

• Assist in vendor coordination, procurement specifications, and RFP evaluations.
• Support rollout of new Wi-Fi technologies and access layer upgrades.

Team Collaboration

• Provide technical support to NOC and helpdesk teams.
• Train junior staff on access and Wi-Fi troubleshooting.

Required Skills:

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

Essential

Technical Skills:

· Strong grip on Huawei Wi-Fi controllers and APs.

· Familiarity with Ruijie, H3C, Cisco, Huawei L2 switches.

· Knowledge of VLANs, NAC, and endpoint security.

· CLI + scripting for automation.

· Strong understanding of IPV4 & IPv6 planning

Soft Skills:

· Problem-solving

· Risk assessment

· Vendor coordination

· Team collaboration

Desirable

Ability to design Wi-Fi coverage maps and conduct RF surveys

Eligibility / Qualification Required:

Qualification:Essential Qualifications

16-year Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, telecom engineering or equivalent

Desirable Qualifications

18-year Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, telecom engineering or equivalent

Experience:

Essential Experience

Hands-on experience with multi-brand L2 switches (Ruijie, H3C, Cisco, Huawei). Practical expertise in VLANs, trunking, and access security. Experience managing Huawei Wi-Fi 5/7 controllers and APs. Knowledge of Wi-Fi optimization, roaming, and interference mitigation. Experience in NAC, endpoint compliance, and secure onboarding. Exposure to monitoring tools and performance baselines.

Desirable Experience

Experience in large-scale campus access network and Wi-Fi deployments.

General Conditions:

Candidates are required to attach scanned copies of their documents (Academics / Professional). Last education certificate/degree must be attested/verified by HEC.

Candidates may be considered ineligible for the post due to any of the following reasons:

• 3rd Div in academic career / weak academic profile.
• NUST employees with less than one year of service with NUST and / or absence of NOC from Head of Institution.
• In process of pursuing a required degree.
• Medically unfit.
• Only selected candidates will be contacted and issued offer letter.
• Candidates serving in Govt departments, Armed forces may apply through their respective parent department / organizations.

Late / incomplete applications will be ignored. Only short-listed candidates will be considered / called for test / interview and no TA / DA will be admissible. NUST reserves the right to cancel, modify / terminate the recruitment program due to any reason, without notice, at any time

How to Apply:

Candidates must apply online through the NUST official recruitment portal.

Official Application Link:Apply Here