Network Engineer

Title of the position - Network EngineerLocation - HosurAbout The BusinessTata Electronics Pvt. Ltd. is a prominent global player in the electronics manufacturing industry, with fast-emerging capabilities in Electronics Manufacturing Services, Semiconductor Assembly & Test, Semiconductor Foundry, and Design Services. Established in 2020 as a greenfield venture of the Tata Group, the company aims to serve global customers through integrated offerings across a trusted electronics and semiconductor value chain. With a rapidly growing workforce, the company currently employs over 65,000 people and has significant operations in Gujarat, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, India. Tata Electronics is committed to creating a socioeconomic footprint by employing many women in its workforce and actively supporting local communities through initiatives in environment, education, healthcare, sports and livelihood.Role OverviewAs a Network Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, configuring, and maintaining our network infrastructure to ensure security, performance, and reliability. You will work with cutting-edge technologies, troubleshoot complex issues, and contribute to a robust network environment that supports our global operations.Responsibilities1. Firewall Configuration & TroubleshootingConfigure and manage Palo Alto, Checkpoint, and FortiGate firewalls.Implement security policies, NAT configurations, and VPN setups (IPsec and SSL VPN).Troubleshoot issues related to traffic blocking, NAT, session management, and policy violations.Conduct routine security audits, policy reviews, and configure SSL decryption.2. Wireless Access Points (Meraki & Catalyst)Set up Meraki and Catalyst wireless access points with multiple SSIDs, VLANs, and security settings.Troubleshoot connectivity, performance degradation, and interference issues.Optimize RF environments by adjusting channel and power configurations.Monitor clients and events using the Meraki dashboard and perform packet captures for analysis.3. Switching & RoutingConfigure and maintain Cisco, HPE, Nexus, Aruba, Arista, and Juniper switches and routers.Set up VLANs, trunking, EtherChannel, and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP).Troubleshoot Layer 2 and Layer 3 issues, including routing table checks, VLAN misconfigurations, and link aggregation.Manage routing protocols such as OSPF and EIGRP.Resolve performance issues like packet drops, interface errors, and network loops.4. Network Performance & MonitoringUtilize network monitoring tools for traffic analysis and log management.Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks to enhance network health.Monitor key performance metrics to ensure optimal network operation.5. Security & ComplianceEnforce firewall and network security policies per company and regulatory standards.Participate in network audits and security reviews.Contribute to disaster recovery and business continuity plans, including hot and cold standby solutions.6. Documentation & ReportingMaintain detailed network diagrams, configuration records, and troubleshooting guides.Prepare reports on network performance, incidents, and changes for management.Essential AttributesCertifications: CCNA or CCNP, Fortinet NSE 4+, PCNSA or PCNSE, CCSA or CCSEStrong technical expertise in firewall, wireless, and routing/switching technologiesProblem-solving mindset with attention to detailAbility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentQualificationsBachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related fieldDesired ExperienceL2 Engineer level experience in network engineering and administration