Sr. Network Engineer

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Senior Network Engineer with relevant networking certifications to manage, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure. The candidate should have strong hands-on experience with routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, network security, and network monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, configure, and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN/WLAN infrastructure.
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco/Juniper routers and switches.
• Manage VLANs, routing, switching, STP, EtherChannel, DHCP, DNS, NAT, and ACLs.
• Configure and troubleshoot OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and other routing protocols.
• Manage firewalls, VPNs, network security, and access-control policies.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity.
• Troubleshoot complex network connectivity and performance issues.
• Perform network upgrades, migrations, and configuration changes.
• Work with ISPs and third-party vendors for network-related issues.
• Maintain network diagrams, configurations, documentation, and SOPs.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Support network security and disaster-recovery initiatives.
• Mentor junior network engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Ensure network infrastructure meets availability, security, and performance requirements.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, OSI Model, and subnetting.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco/Juniper networking equipment.
• Strong knowledge of routing and switching.
• Experience with firewalls and VPN technologies.
• Knowledge of OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, VLAN, STP, NAT, ACL, DHCP, and DNS.
• Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Knowledge of enterprise wireless networking.
• Understanding of network security concepts.
• Knowledge of cloud networking such as AWS/Azure will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Python/Ansible network automation will be an advantage.

Required / Preferred Certifications

Candidates should hold at least one recognized networking certification, with preference given to candidates holding:

• Cisco CCNA – Preferred minimum certification
• Cisco CCNP Enterprise – Highly preferred for senior-level roles
• Juniper JNCIA / JNCIP
• Fortinet NSE / FCP
• Palo Alto Networks certifications
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking
• Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate

CCNP, JNCIP, or equivalent senior-level networking certification will be an added advantage.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related field.
• Relevant professional networking certification is required/preferred depending on the organization's hiring criteria.

Experience

• 5–10 years of hands-on experience in network administration, engineering, and troubleshooting.
• Experience working with enterprise network infrastructure is preferred.
• Experience handling critical network incidents and infrastructure projects is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Network troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Routing & switching
• Network security
• Firewall and VPN management
• Network monitoring
• Incident and change management
• Vendor coordination
• Technical documentation
• Team leadership and mentoring

Certification Requirement

Mandatory: CCNA or equivalent networking certification.
Preferred: CCNP / JNCIP / equivalent advanced networking certification.

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person