Hardware & Network Engineer

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Network Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise network infrastructure. The candidate will ensure high availability, security, and performance of LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, VPN, and data center networks while supporting business-critical operations.

Key Responsibilities:

· Network Administration & Support

· Install, configure, and maintain network devices including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, and access points.

· Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity utilization.

· Diagnose and resolve network outages, performance issues, and connectivity problems.

· Manage LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, and VPN infrastructure.

· Configure and maintain VLANs, STP, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), and network services.

Security Management

· Configure and manage firewalls, IPS/IDS, and network security policies.

· Implement network access control and security best practices.

· Perform security audits and vulnerability assessments.

· Support compliance requirements and security documentation.

· Data Center & Infrastructure Support

· Manage structured cabling, patch panels, and network racks.

· Configure and maintain core, distribution, and access-layer switches.

· Support server connectivity and storage networking.

· Coordinate with vendors for hardware replacement and maintenance activities.

· Monitoring & Documentation

· Monitor network devices using network monitoring tools.

· Prepare network diagrams ( HLD/LLD), IP addressing schemes, and technical documentation.

· Generate periodic reports on network health and performance.

· Ensure proper asset and configuration management.

Project Implementation

· Participate in network deployment and migration projects.

· Implement WAN, Wi-Fi, and security infrastructure upgrades.

· Support cloud networking initiatives (Azure, AWS, GCP).

· Provide technical guidance during infrastructure expansion projects.

· Required Skills & Technical Knowledge

· Networking

· TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6

· Routing & Switching

· VLAN, VTP, STP, RSTP

· OSPF, BGP, EIGRP

· NAT, DHCP, DNS

· MPLS, SD-WAN

· VPN Technologies (IPSec, SSL VPN)

· Security

· Firewall Administration (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco Firepower, Sophos)

· NAC Solutions

· IDS/IPS

· Network Security Best Practices

· Wireless

· Enterprise Wi-Fi Deployment

· Wireless Controllers

· Site Survey and Wireless Optimization

· Monitoring Tools

· SolarWinds

· PRTG

· Zabbix

· ManageEngine OpManager

· Wireshark

Qualification

· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Electronics, or related field.

· CCNA certification mandatory.

· CCNP, Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto, or equivalent certifications preferred.

Experience

· Junior Network Engineer

· 2 to 4 years of experience in networking support and administration.

· Preferred Certifications

· Cisco CCNA / CCNP

· Fortinet NSE

· Palo Alto PCNSA / PCNSE

· CompTIA Network+

· Juniper JNCIA / JNCIS

· Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate

· Key Competencies

· Strong troubleshooting skills

· Analytical thinking

· Problem-solving ability

· Customer-focused approach

· Team collaboration

· Time management

· Technical documentation skills

· Ability to work under pressure and support critical incidents

Experience/Budget

· Experience - 2-4 Years

· Budget - ₹3 LPA - ₹5 LPA

Pay: ₹21,000.00 - ₹32,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person