Network Engineer

3 days ago

Pune, Maharashtra, India Alef Education Full time ₹ 6,00,000 - ₹ 18,00,000 per year

Location: India

Who we are

Alef Education began with a bold idea: that every learner deserves a personalised and meaningful education experience. What started in 2016 as a small pilot programme in Abu Dhabi has evolved into one of the world's most dynamic EdTech companies—reshaping how millions of students engage with learning across the globe.

Today, Alef is proudly headquartered in the UAE, working hand-in-hand with ministries of education, schools, and teachers to bring smart, data-powered platforms into classrooms in over 14,000 schools.

Supporting over 1.1 million students and 50,000 teachers across the UAE, Indonesia & Morocco our AI-driven platforms generate 16+ million data points every day, helping drive smarter learning decisions.

Whether it's improving national exam results, boosting classroom engagement, or supporting educators with world-class tools, Alef is committed to impact at scale.

In 2024, Alef made history as the first EdTech company to list on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), cementing our role as a regional innovator with global reach.

About The Role

The Network & Security Engineer will design, configure, and optimize network and security infrastructure across Alef's sites and schools. This role will lead advanced configurations using Huawei iMaster NCE, Fortinet, and multi-cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), with a focus on automation, scalability, and security compliance. They will also support project activities related to both HQ and Alef School infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement network and security architectures (segmentation, firewall policy, VPNs).
  • Configure and optimize Huawei iMaster NCE for SDN, telemetry, and automation.
  • Lead advanced FortiGate firewall configurations (UTM, deep packet inspection, NAT, SSL/IPsec VPN).
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex routing and switching issues (OSPF, BGP, HA, multicast).
  • Manage network transformation projects: cloud integrations, migrations, upgrades.
  • Develop HLDs, LLDs, SOPs, and maintain design documentation.
  • Perform in-depth cloud network design reviews and secure deployment architectures.
  • Mentor L2 engineers and conduct knowledge transfers.
  • Engage with AWS and Azure environments:
  • VPC/VNet design, peering, NSGs, route tables.
  • NVA integration (e.g., FortiGate VM on Azure/AWS Marketplace).
  • Hybrid connectivity (VPN, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect).
  • Ensure compliance with security standards and industry best practices.

To Be The Right Fit, You'll Need

  • 5–8 years in network/security engineering roles.
  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • Certifications:
  • Fortinet NSE 4–7
  • Huawei HCIP/HCIE
  • CCNP/CCIE (preferred)
  • Azure/AWS Networking Specialty (plus)
  • Demonstrated leadership in technical projects and RCA processes.
  • Huawei iMaster NCE: Full SDN and automation capabilities.
  • Fortinet: FortiOS, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer.
  • L2/L3 technologies: STP, VLANs, HSRP/VRRP, EtherChannel.
  • Advanced Routing: OSPF, BGP, redistribution, filtering.
  • VPN: SSL/IPsec, GRE, DMVPN.
  • Cloud Networking (Advanced):
  • AWS: VPCs, route tables, NACLs, Transit Gateway.
  • Azure: VNets, NSGs, UDRs, Virtual WAN, ExpressRoute.
  • Cloud Marketplace: Deployment and optimization of FortiGate VM/virtual appliances.
  • Automation/Scripting: Python, Ansible (preferred).
  • Strong network security posture and compliance frameworks

At Alef, we don't just imagine a better future for education.

We build it — together.

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