Network Engineer

Role Description This is a part-time remote role for a Network Engineer at SIFS India Forensic Lab. The Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and reliable network infrastructures that support forensic operations and digital evidence handling. Day-to-day tasks include monitoring network performance, diagnosing and resolving connectivity and configuration issues, and ensuring network security controls, firewalls, and access policies are properly applied and updated. The role involves collaborating with IT and forensic teams to support specialized applications, secure data transfer, and storage solutions, as well as documenting network configurations, procedures, and incident resolutions. The Network Engineer will also assist in capacity planning, optimization initiatives, and contribute to compliance with relevant security and data protection standards.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Network Engineering and Network Design for planning, deploying, and optimizing secure network architectures.
• Candidates should possess solid Network Administration and Troubleshooting skills to manage daily operations, monitor performance, and resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Candidates should possess foundational Network Security skills, including configuring firewalls, VPNs, access controls, and supporting secure data transmission.
• Relevant academic background in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related field; professional certifications such as CCNA, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent are beneficial.
• Experience with routing and switching technologies, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and common network monitoring tools; familiarity with secure handling of sensitive or forensic data is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, clear written documentation skills, and the capacity to work independently in a remote setup.