Hardware & Network Engineer – Infrastructure & Security

Overview

The Hardware & Network Engineer is responsible for ensuring infrastructure readiness, network reliability, firewall security governance, and RFID hardware integration across enterprise client environments.

This is a high-accountability role responsible for deployment stability, infrastructure compliance, and security posture during and after go-live.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Deployment & Governance

Lead hardware deployments across retail and enterprise environments.

Validate infrastructure readiness before ERP go-live.

Maintain preventive maintenance standards.

Document infrastructure configurations and network topology.

Network Architecture & Reliability

Configure LAN/WAN environments across multi-branch setups.

Implement VLAN segmentation and IP addressing schemes.

Troubleshoot connectivity and performance bottlenecks.

Maintain network optimization standards.

Firewall & Security Governance

Configure and manage firewall rules (Fortinet, Sophos, SonicWall, MikroTik preferred).

Implement VPN connectivity (site-to-site & remote access).

Maintain firewall change logs and documentation.

Ensure secure perimeter control across deployments.

RFID Infrastructure Integration

Deploy and validate RFID readers and antennas.

Troubleshoot scanning inconsistencies.

Ensure synchronization with ERP systems.

Maintain structured RFID installation checklist.

Success Metrics

Zero critical infrastructure failures during go-live.

99%+ infrastructure uptime post-deployment.

Complete documentation coverage.

No unresolved high-risk security gaps post implementation.

Minimal infrastructure-related escalations within 30 days.

Required Qualifications

4–8 years in hardware and network engineering.

Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLAN, Subnetting).

Hands-on firewall configuration experience.

RFID hardware handling preferred.

Retail or multi-location environment experience preferred.