IT Network Engineer

Job Description – Network Engineer
Position: Network Engineer
Department: IT Infrastructure
Experience: 5–8 Years
Work Mode: Onsite (Work from Office)Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Hyderabad
Job Summary
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Network Engineer to manage, maintain,troubleshoot, and optimize the organization's network infrastructure. The ideal candidateshould have strong hands-on experience with network devices, security, troubleshooting,monitoring, and network administration.Key Responsibilities Configure, manage, and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, and networkinfrastructure. Configure and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, andnetwork security devices. Monitor network performance, availability, bandwidth, and connectivity. Troubleshoot network issues and provide timely resolution to users and internalteams. Manage TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, NAT, routing, and subnetting. Configure and troubleshoot routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP. Manage and troubleshoot site-to-site and remote-access VPNs. Configure and manage firewall policies, NAT rules, access control, and securitypolicies. Perform network upgrades, maintenance, configuration changes, and firmwareupdates. Identify network vulnerabilities and implement appropriate security controls. Maintain accurate network diagrams, configuration documentation, IP addressrecords, and technical documentation. Work with service providers and vendors for Internet, MPLS, leased lines, andother connectivity issues. Monitor network alerts and proactively identify potential network problems. Participate in network infrastructure projects, migrations, and implementations. Follow IT security policies, change-management procedures, and incident management processes. Provide technical support and guidance to the IT support team when required.Required Technical Skills Strong knowledge of TCP/IP and OSI networking concepts.Hands-on experience with Cisco/Aruba/Fortinet/Palo Alto or similar networking technologies.

Good knowledge of:
o VLANs and trunking
o STP/RSTP
o Routing and switchingo DHCP and DNS
o NATo ACLs
o VPN
o Wireless networkingo Network monitoring Experience with firewalls and network security. Knowledge of network troubleshooting tools such as Ping, Traceroute, Nslookup,Wireshark, etc. Basic knowledge of Linux and Windows networking. Knowledge of cloud networking (Azure/AWS) is an advantage. Experience with network monitoring tools such as PRTG, SolarWinds, Zabbix, orsimilar tools is preferred.
Certifications
Any of the following certifications would be an advantage:
CCNA / CCNP
Fortinet NSE/FCP
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple incidents simultaneously.
Good documentation and problem-solving skills.
Willingness to work outside regular business hours for critical network issues when required.
Education Bachelor's degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking, or a related field.
Relevant networking certifications and hands-on experience will be considered.
Preferred Experience 5–8 years of hands-on experience in network administration/engineering.
Experience managing enterprise network infrastructure.
Experience working with multiple sites/offices and remote users.

Experience with network security, VPNs, and firewall administration.

Important Skills:

o VLANs and trunking
o STP/RSTP
o Routing and switching
o DHCP and DNS
o NAT
o ACLs
o VPN
o Wireless networking
o Network monitoring

Pay: ₹500,000.00 - ₹800,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Work Location: In person