Network Administrator

; Experience: 5 7 Years

; Location: Visakhapatnam

; Employment Type: Full time

;Job Summary

;The Network Administrator will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and securing the organization s network infrastructure. This role requires strong hands-on expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and network monitoring tools, along with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and ensure high availability of IT systems.

;Key Responsibilities

; Network Operations Maintenance

• ; Configure, manage, and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers

• ; Monitor network performance and ensure uptime, reliability, and scalability

• ;Manage LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VPN connectivity across multiple sites

; Security Compliance

• ;Implement and maintain network security controls (firewalls, IDS/IPS, ACLs)

• ; Conduct regular security assessments and patch updates

• ;Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards

; Infrastructure Management

• ;Administer IP addressing, DHCP, DNS, and VLAN configurations

• ;Manage bandwidth utilization and optimize network traffic

• ;Oversee backup, disaster recovery, and failover strategies

; Troubleshooting Support

• ;Diagnose and resolve network issues (Layer 2/3 troubleshooting)

• ; Provide Tier-2/3 support for escalated network problems

• ;Collaborate with vendors and service providers for issue resolution

; Documentation Reporting

• ;Maintain updated network diagrams, asset inventory, and configuration records.

• ;Prepare performance reports and recommend improvements.

;Core Technical Skills

• ; Networking Protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS.

• ; Hardware Expertise: Cisco, Juniper, HP, Dell, Fortinet, Palo Alto.

• ; Security Tools: Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, NAC solutions.

• ; Monitoring Tools: SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG, Wireshark.

• ; Cloud Networking: AWS VPC, Azure Virtual Network, hybrid cloud connectivity.

• ; Virtualization Infrastructure: VMware, Hyper-V, SD-WAN solutions.

• ; Operating System: Moderate hands on experience on Linux and Windows Operating systems.

;Qualifications

• ;Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

• ;5+ years of hands-on experience in network administration.

• ;Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

;Certifications (Preferred)

• ;Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) / Professional (CCNP).

• ;Fortinet NSE / Palo Alto PCNSA.

; Job Category: Network Administrator

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