Network Engineer

Overview

Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and implement secure network solutions based on business requirements.
• Install, support, and maintain hardware and software for LAN, WAN, VPN, and internet systems.
• Monitor network performance and optimize the environment to maintain high availability and reliability.
• Perform regular network performance testing, tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Configure and support firewall, switches, and routers (Cisco, Juniper, etc.).
• Manage IP addressing, subnetting, and VLAN configurations.
• Implement network security protocols and participate in network-related audits.
• Provide technical support and guidance to users and teams.
• Document network problems and resolutions for future reference.
• Maintain up-to-date network diagrams and documentation.
• Evaluate new technologies and tools for potential adoption.

Key Technical Skills:Core Networking:

• TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, DHCP
• LAN/WAN technologies
• Routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP)
• Switching technologies (VLANs, STP, EtherChannel)
• Wireless technologies (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)

Hardware & Devices:

• Cisco routers, switches, firewalls
• Juniper, HP, or other enterprise networking devices
• Wireless Access Points and Controllers

Security & Firewalls:

• Firewall configuration (Cisco ASA, Fortinet, Palo Alto)
• VPN configuration (IPSec, SSL VPN)
• Network Access Control (NAC), 802.1X

Tools & Monitoring:

• Wireshark, SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios, Zabbix
• Network troubleshooting and packet analysis
• SNMP-based monitoring

Operating Systems & Scripting:

• Windows Server, Linux administration
• Basic scripting knowledge (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Cloud & Virtual Networking (Bonus):

• AWS/Azure network configuration (VPC, NSG, VPN Gateway)
• SD-WAN technologies
• VMware NSX or other virtual networking platforms

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in a network engineering role.
• Relevant certifications preferred:
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) / Professional (CCNP)
• CompTIA Network+
• Juniper Networks Certified Associate (JNCIA)

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and documentation ability
• Ability to work independently or in a team
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹300,000.00 - ₹400,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 01/07/2025