Network Engineer

Title: Network Engineer L1Experience: 1+ years

Location: DelhiNotice Period: Immediate joiner or up to 1 month.We at Coforge are seeking a “Network Engineer" to support network infrastructure operations and Security Operations Centre (SOC) activities.

The candidate will be responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining LAN/Data Centre networking environments while ensuring timely incident management and operational supportKey ResponsibilitiesMonitor and manage network devices, links, and services to ensure network availability.Perform first-level troubleshooting of LAN, WAN, and Data Centre network issues.Monitor security alerts and events through SOC tools and escalate incidents as per defined procedures.Support administration and maintenance of switches, routers, firewalls, and network security devices.Perform log analysis, incident identification, ticket creation, and incident tracking.Coordinate with L2/L3 teams for issue resolution and service restoration.Monitor network performance and report faults, outages, and security incidents.Ensure adherence to IT security policies, operational procedures, and SLAs.Maintain accurate documentation of incidents, configurations, and operational activities.Support security monitoring, vulnerability reporting, and compliance-related activities.Technical SkillsKnowledge of LAN/WAN and Data Center Networking concepts.Hands-on exposure to routers, switches, and network monitoring tools.Understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, STP, OSPF, DNS, DHCP, and routing/switching fundamentals.Basic understanding of SDN/SDA environments.Knowledge of SOC operations, SIEM tools, security alerts, and incident management.Experience with ticketing and monitoring tools.Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts, firewall technologies, and network security best practices.Desired SkillsStrong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.Good verbal and written communication skills.Ability to work in a 24x7 shift-based operational environment.Team player with a proactive and customer-centric mindset.Preferred CertificationsCCNA or equivalent networking certification.CompTIA Network+ / Security+ (preferred).Any SOC or cybersecurity-related certification will be an added advantage.