Network Engineer

Job Purpose:

The ideal candidate must have expertise in Routing & Switching, SD-WAN, MPLS, Firewalls, ACI, Wireless, IP Telephony, Cisco ISE, and SolarWinds Network Management. The candidate should have strong hands-on experience in network configuration and troubleshooting, a good understanding of network architecture and design, and the ability to provide network support for remote locations (branches).

The role also involves coordinating with third-party JVs, subsidiaries, and vendors to maintain network availability, security, and performance.

Key Accountabilities, Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:
Key Accountabilities:

• Design network plans and layouts that support business objectives and provide access to required tools and resources.
• Configure and install various network devices and services, including routers, switches, firewalls, SD-WAN, ACI, WLC, IP Telephony, VPN, and QoS.
• Provide day-to-day L2/L3 network support for Cisco switches, routers, wireless infrastructure, and IP telephony systems.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain Cisco Nexus switches and data center network infrastructure.
• Manage and support SD-WAN and MPLS connectivity, including troubleshooting WAN links and routing issues.
• Monitor network links and infrastructure to ensure availability, performance, latency, bandwidth utilization, and stability.
• Perform network troubleshooting, incident resolution, and root-cause analysis for connectivity and performance issues.
• Plan and execute software and firmware upgrades on network devices in coordination with third-party JVs, subsidiaries, and vendors.
• Coordinate with JVs and subsidiaries for network changes, maintenance activities, device upgrades, and incident resolution.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers for troubleshooting, escalation, and resolution of network-related issues.
• Review and remediate network device vulnerabilities and security advisories, and recommend appropriate firmware and software updates.
• Ensure network devices are maintained according to approved security and configuration standards.
• Perform configuration changes and backup/restore activities while maintaining accurate network documentation.
• Support network implementation and commissioning activities for new projects and infrastructure deployments.
• Monitor network capacity and proactively identify potential performance or capacity issues.
• Conduct periodic health checks of network devices and WAN connectivity.
• Maintain network diagrams, IP addressing information, device inventories, configuration records, and operational documentation.
• Participate in planned maintenance activities and ensure changes are implemented with minimal or zero service interruption.
• Prepare technical reports covering network performance, incidents, vulnerabilities, upgrades, and maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with organizational IT/network security policies, change-management procedures, and operational standards.

Experience:

• 6 10+ years of experience in Network Engineering, with a strong focus on Cisco products and technologies.
• Proven hands-on experience in network engineering, configuration, troubleshooting, and support.

Requirements and Skills:

Must-Have Technical Skills:

• Cisco Routing & Switching
• Cisco SD-WAN
• MPLS
• Firewalls
• Cisco ACI
• Cisco Wireless
• Cisco IP Telephony
• Cisco ISE
• SolarWinds Network Management

Technical Competencies:

• Strong hands-on experience in network configuration and troubleshooting.
• Good understanding of network architecture and design.
• Experience providing network support for remote locations and branch offices.
• Deep understanding of networking protocols, including Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Virtual Port Channel (vPC), HSRP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and QoS.
• Hands-on experience with network monitoring, diagnostic, and analytics tools.

Preferred Certifications:

• Proven hands-on network engineering experience.
• CCNP and SD-WAN certifications or higher.
• CCIE Routing & Switching (R&S) and Service Provider (SP) certifications are preferred.

Educational Qualification:

• A university degree in Computer Science or a related subject is mandatory.

Desired Candidate Profile

Mandatory: The candidate must have a valid driving license and a car.
Job Purpose:

The ideal candidate must have expertise in Routing & Switching, SD-WAN, MPLS, Firewalls, ACI, Wireless, IP Telephony, Cisco ISE, and SolarWinds Network Management. The candidate should have strong hands-on experience in network configuration and troubleshooting, a good understanding of network architecture and design, and the ability to provide network support for remote locations (branches).

The role also involves coordinating with third-party JVs, subsidiaries, and vendors to maintain network availability, security, and performance.

Key Accountabilities, Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:
Key Accountabilities:

• Design network plans and layouts that support business objectives and provide access to required tools and resources.
• Configure and install various network devices and services, including routers, switches, firewalls, SD-WAN, ACI, WLC, IP Telephony, VPN, and QoS.
• Provide day-to-day L2/L3 network support for Cisco switches, routers, wireless infrastructure, and IP telephony systems.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain Cisco Nexus switches and data center network infrastructure.
• Manage and support SD-WAN and MPLS connectivity, including troubleshooting WAN links and routing issues.
• Monitor network links and infrastructure to ensure availability, performance, latency, bandwidth utilization, and stability.
• Perform network troubleshooting, incident resolution, and root-cause analysis for connectivity and performance issues.
• Plan and execute software and firmware upgrades on network devices in coordination with third-party JVs, subsidiaries, and vendors.
• Coordinate with JVs and subsidiaries for network changes, maintenance activities, device upgrades, and incident resolution.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers for troubleshooting, escalation, and resolution of network-related issues.
• Review and remediate network device vulnerabilities and security advisories, and recommend appropriate firmware and software updates.
• Ensure network devices are maintained according to approved security and configuration standards.
• Perform configuration changes and backup/restore activities while maintaining accurate network documentation.
• Support network implementation and commissioning activities for new projects and infrastructure deployments.
• Monitor network capacity and proactively identify potential performance or capacity issues.
• Conduct periodic health checks of network devices and WAN connectivity.
• Maintain network diagrams, IP addressing information, device inventories, configuration records, and operational documentation.
• Participate in planned maintenance activities and ensure changes are implemented with minimal or zero service interruption.
• Prepare technical reports covering network performance, incidents, vulnerabilities, upgrades, and maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with organizational IT/network security policies, change-management procedures, and operational standards.

Experience:

• 6 10+ years of experience in Network Engineering, with a strong focus on Cisco products and technologies.
• Proven hands-on experience in network engineering, configuration, troubleshooting, and support.

Requirements and Skills:

Must-Have Technical Skills:

• Cisco Routing & Switching
• Cisco SD-WAN
• MPLS
• Firewalls
• Cisco ACI
• Cisco Wireless
• Cisco IP Telephony
• Cisco ISE
• SolarWinds Network Management

Technical Competencies:

• Strong hands-on experience in network configuration and troubleshooting.
• Good understanding of network architecture and design.
• Experience providing network support for remote locations and branch offices.
• Deep understanding of networking protocols, including Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Virtual Port Channel (vPC), HSRP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and QoS.
• Hands-on experience with network monitoring, diagnostic, and analytics tools.

Preferred Certifications:

• Proven hands-on network engineering experience.
• CCNP and SD-WAN certifications or higher.
• CCIE Routing & Switching (R&S) and Service Provider (SP) certifications are preferred.

Educational Qualification:

• A university degree in Computer Science or a related subject is mandatory.