Network and Firewall Engineer

Job Description Network Engineer

Location: Chennai
Experience: 5–8 Years (can adjust based on your requirement)
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer with strong expertise in routing, switching, firewall security, and VPN operations. The role involves configuring, deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting network infrastructure across multiple vendor platforms while ensuring high availability, resiliency, and security.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, deploy, and manage enterprise network infrastructure (LAN/WAN).
• Administer and troubleshoot routing & switching environments.
• Configure and manage firewall security policies and VPN solutions (site-to-site & remote access).
• Monitor network performance and ensure high availability and minimal downtime.
• Perform network troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and incident resolution.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for network upgrades and improvements.
• Maintain documentation of network configurations and changes.

Required Skills & Expertise

• Strong hands-on experience in Routing & Switching (L2/L3 concepts)
• Experience with firewall technologies (e.g., Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point)
• VPN configuration & troubleshooting
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP
• Experience in multi-vendor environments (Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, etc.)
• Network monitoring tools experience
• Good understanding of network security principles
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills