Network Engineer

Key Responsibilities (Job Description):

Your key responsibilities are,

1. Network Design and Implementation: Design and implement the organization's local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and other network segments according to business requirements and best practices.

2. Network Device Configuration: Configure and manage network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless access points, to support efficient data transmission and secure network communication.

3. Network Monitoring and Optimization: Monitor network performance, identify potential bottlenecks or performance issues, and proactively optimize the network to ensure maximum efficiency and reliability.

4. Network Security: Implement and maintain network security measures, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and VPNs, to protect the network from unauthorized access and cyber threats.

5. Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Diagnose and resolve network-related issues, including connectivity problems, network outages, and performance degradation, in a timely manner to minimize downtime and disruptions.

6. Network Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures.

7. Network Upgrades and Migrations: Plan and execute network infrastructure upgrades and migrations, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

8. Network Performance Analysis: Analyse network traffic patterns and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and capacity planning.

9. Network Policy and Compliance: Ensure that the organization's network infrastructure adheres to security policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

10. Vendor Management: Interact with network equipment vendors and service providers to procure network hardware, software, and services as needed.

11. Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as IT, security, and application development, to support their network-related needs and projects.

Background:

• Education:
• Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• A relevant certification, such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA, CCNP, CCINP) or equivalent, is a plus.
• Associate degree or Diploma in Network Administration or related field is a plus.
• Experience:
• 2 to 5 Years of Network Engineer work experience or as per requirement
• Technical Skills
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and architectures (TCP/IP, VLANs, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, etc.).
• Experience in configuring and managing network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless access points.
• Proficiency in network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Knowledge of network security principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with virtualization and cloud networking concepts (e.g., VMware NSX, AWS VPC, Azure Networking) is advantageous.
• Willingness to learn and perform automation in future.
• Functional
• Should have Handson experience in Tools like, Wireshark, Nagios, tool used for Tracing, monitoring and analysis's purpose, JIRA, Service Now or any other customer tools.
• Behavioural/Soft Skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with users and convey technical information clearly.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and resolve complex network issues.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet project deadlines.