Network Engineer

Network Engineer to design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure, support Cyber Security (if required). The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with switches, routers, firewalls, and enterprise networking environments, ensuring high availability, security, and optimal network performance.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES• Implement, manage, and troubleshoot network devices including switches, routers, and firewalls.• Monitor network performance and proactively identify and resolve issues.• Implement and maintain LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VPN connectivity.• Ensure network security through firewall configuration, access controls, and security best practices.• Perform network upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure improvements.• Collaborate with IT teams to support business applications and services.• Create and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures.• Conduct root cause analysis for network outages and performance issues.• Provide technical support and guidance to internal stakeholders.• Ensure compliance with organizational security policies and industry standards.QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION/ QUALIFICATION - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related fieldWORK EXPERIENCE - 5 - 8 years of experience in Network Infrastructure projects.KNOWLEDGE • Experience implementing and managing enterprise network environments.• Knowledge of network security principles and best practices.• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.SKILLS Core Technologies• Cisco & Huawei Routing and Switching• Cisco Catalyst Center• Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)• Network Access Control (NAC)• Software Defined Access (SDA)• SD-WAN (Cisco Viptela)• Cisco, Fortinet & Palo Alto FirewallsMonitoring & Visibility• SolarWinds Network Management• Gigamon Network Visibility & Traffic Aggregation• Network Performance Monitoring and TroubleshootingData Center & Infrastructure• Data Center Networking• F5 Load Balancers• Enterprise Infrastructure Management• Conduct Site surveysAdded Advantage (Cybersecurity Technologies)• Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)• Network Detection & Response (NDR)• Mobile Device Management (MDM)• Data Classification Solutions• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)• Data Diode Solutions• Network Security Monitoring• Security Policy ManagementKey Responsibilities• Deploy and manage Cisco Catalyst Center, ISE, and Software-Defined Access (SDA) environments.• Implement and troubleshoot NAC solutions and network segmentation.• Implement Cisco and Huawei enterprise routing and switching environments.• Manage EDR/NDR, MDM, DLP, Data Classification, and Data Diode solutions.• Implement Cisco, Fortinet, and Palo Alto firewall environments.• Support SolarWinds and Gigamon platforms for monitoring, visibility, and troubleshooting.• Support SD-WAN deployments, secure remote access, and VPN solutions.• Develop HLD, LLD, implementation plans, and operational documentation.• Coordinate with OEMs, vendors, and customer stakeholders.• Lead implementation, migration, and UAT activities for network and cybersecurity projects.• Support data governance, information protection, and secure data transfer initiatives.Preferred Certifications• CCNP Enterprise / CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure• CCNP Security• PCNSE• Fortinet NSE4+ or equivalent security