Lead System & Network Engineer

Job Description

Title: Lead System & Network Engineer

Company Name: ASA

Vacancy: 01

Age: 35 to 40 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 8 years

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE), or a related IT discipline.

• Professional certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, MCSE/MCITP, VCP/VCIX, or CISSP will be given significant preference.

• At least 8 years

• Age 35 to 40 years

• At least 8 to 12 years of hands-on experience in system and network engineering.

• Proven experience in managing large-scale enterprise infrastructure, including Data Centers and Disaster Recovery sites.

• Must have experience leading IT infrastructure projects and a team.

• Solid background in implementing and maintaining core services (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Exchange) and security solutions (Firewall, IDS/IPS, SIEM).

• Demonstrable experience in designing and executing DR/BCP plans, including failover and replication technologies.

ASA Bangladesh, a leader in microfinance, is seeking a Lead System & Network Engineer to safeguard our mission-critical IT infrastructure. This is a strategic role responsible for the stability and security of our multi-site environment, connecting the Head Office, DR site, and hundreds of branches. You will lead the technical transformation of our DR site into a fully active setup, ensuring business continuity. If you are a seasoned engineer passionate about using technology for social impact, this role offers a unique challenge.

• Work under the supervision of the Senior Lead System Engineer and be accountable to the Head of IT through him.

• Design and maintain system and network architecture aligned with organizational business requirements and strategy.

• Manage and maintain the Data Center (DC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) site, including planning and implementing infrastructure upgrades and expansions.

• Administer core IT business services, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Exchange, IIS, Proxy, and Endpoint Protection.

• Manage routers, switches, wireless devices, and WAN links; ensure stable and secure connectivity between the Head Office, DR site, and branch locations.

• Manage firewalls, WAF, VPN, and other security technologies; implement enterprise security, including IDS/IPS, SIEM, DLP, PAM, and Load Balancers.

• Implement backup policies and ensure DR site replication, synchronization, and failover readiness.

• Transform the DR site into a fully operational active site, ensuring critical services remain available during disaster situations.

• Act as the second-in-line for the IT Infrastructure team, providing leadership during critical or unforeseen situations to ensure smooth operations.

• Monitor infrastructure and network performance, availability, and capacity; maintain reporting and documentation.

• Coordinate with vendors and ISPs; manage maintenance activities, ensure SLA compliance, and confirm warranty and support obligations are properly fulfilled.

• Admissible benefits like Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity, Yearly Increment, Festival Allowance, Nabobarsha Allowance (Boishakhi), and Employee`s Group Benefit Fund, etc., after successful completion of a one-year probation period.