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

Skills

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