Role 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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RFID Infrastructure Integration
Deploy and validate RFID readers and antennas.
Troubleshoot scanning inconsistencies.
Ensure synchronization with ERP systems.
Maintain structured RFID installation checklist.
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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.
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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.
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