Network Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Engineer to join our dynamic IT team.

This role is ideal for a professional with 4-7 years of proven hands-on experience in network engineering, looking to contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust and secure network infrastructures.

As a Network Engineer, you will be instrumental in ensuring the performance, availability, and reliability of our network systems across multiple data centers, playing a critical role in supporting our business :

Network Configuration & Implementation :

- Design, configure, and install various network devices and services, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN concentrators, and QoS policies.

- Implement and manage wireless network solutions, demonstrating strong knowledge of technologies from vendors such as Juniper, Aruba, or Meraki.

- Deploy and manage SD-WAN solutions, with a strong preference for experience in Cisco Viptela.

Network Operations & Maintenance :

- Perform routine network maintenance, including system upgrades, service pack installations, security patches, and hotfixes.

- Proactively monitor network performance, availability, and reliability using various diagnostic and analytics tools.

- Conduct system resource utilization monitoring, trending, and capacity planning to ensure scalable and efficient network & Support :

- Provide expert Level-2/3 support and troubleshooting for complex network issues, ensuring rapid resolution and minimal disruption.

- Liaise effectively with vendors and other IT personnel to facilitate problem resolution and service delivery.

Security & Compliance :

- Select, implement, and enforce network security tools, policies, and procedures in close collaboration with the company's security team.

- Ensure all network changes adhere to established configuration and change management policies, promoting awareness, approval, and successful & Best Practices :

- Maintain comprehensive network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and troubleshooting guides.

- Adhere to industry best practices for network design, implementation, and operations.

Technical Skills & Requirements :

Core Networking Expertise (Hands-on experience is a must) :

- Deep understanding of networking protocols, including IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, 802.11 (Wi-Fi standards), and Quality of Service (QoS).

- Solid understanding of the OSI Model and TCP/IP model.

- Proven experience with routing and switching technologies (Cisco, Juniper, HP, etc.

- Hands-on experience with firewall configuration and management (e.g., Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, FortiGate).

- Experience with Load Balancers (e.g., F5, Citrix NetScaler).

Wireless Technology :

- Strong knowledge and practical experience with wireless networking technologies from at least one major vendor (e.g., Juniper, Aruba, Meraki, Cisco Wireless).

SD-WAN :

- Proven experience in SD-WAN implementation and management, with a strong preference for Cisco Viptela.

Monitoring & Analytics :

- Hands-on experience with designing, monitoring, network diagnostic, and network analytics tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, Wireshark, NetFlow analyzers).

Certifications :

- CCNP or higher (CCIE certification will be given higher priority).

- Other relevant industry certifications (e.g., JNCIP, ACSP, PCNSE) are a plus.

Soft Skills :

- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external vendors.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Education :

- University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related subject.

Experience :

- 4-7 years of total experience in network engineering.

Location :

- Hyderabad & Pune / Hybrid