Sr.Network Engineer

This is a remote position.

Senior Network Engineer

Location: Bangalore

Job Type: Full-time

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our dynamic team. The Senior Network Engineer will play a crucial role in the management, optimization, and security of our WAN/LAN network infrastructure. This position requires in-depth knowledge of network protocols, security measures, and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex network-related issues. The ideal candidate should possess CCNP or CCIE certification, strong problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of network architecture and security.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting:
   

   • Continuously monitor the WAN/LAN network for performance and security issues.
     
   • Troubleshoot and resolve network-related incidents and outages promptly.
     

2. Identity and Access Management:
   

   • Manage access to network and security devices while ensuring security controls are in place.
     

3. Network Architecture and Security:
   

   • Understand and adhere to industry standards for Data Centre Network Architectures.
     
   • Ensure secured traffic flow within the network infrastructure.
     

4. Wide Area Network Expertise:
   

   • Proficiency in SDWAN, MPLS cloud, Internet Leased Lines (ILL), Point-to-Point (P2P), and Cloud direct connects, including knowledge of respective protocols.
     

5. Network Security:
   

   • Demonstrate expertise in network security and traffic analysis.
     
   • Implement measures to protect network access, data, and network/security devices from external and internal threats.
     

6. Device Installation and Administration:
   

   • Install, integrate, administer, and troubleshoot network and security devices, including Cisco firewalls (FTD), routers, switches, and Load balancers.
     

7. Customer Interaction:
   

   • Engage with internal and external customers to understand their network requirements.
     
   • Translate customer needs into network requirements and guide implementation with appropriate security controls.
     

8. Incident Handling:
   

   • Provide support for incident handling, including investigation and resolution.
     

9. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity:
   

   • Contribute to network disaster recovery planning and execution.
     
   • Ensure business continuity by maintaining network resilience.
     

10. Policy and Documentation:
    

    • Develop, review, and update network policies, procedures, and documentation.
      

11. Inventory and Patch Management:
    

    • Manage network infrastructure inventory and implement patch management processes.
      

12. Reporting and Compliance:
    

    • Report findings from network assessments, audits, and security scans.
      
    • Follow up on findings and ensure timely closure.
      

Qualifications:

• CCNP or CCIE certification is required.
  
• Proven experience in network engineering and troubleshooting.
  
• Deep understanding of network architecture, protocols, and security measures.
  
• Familiarity with SDWAN, MPLS, and cloud networking.
  
• Strong knowledge of network security and traffic analysis.
  
• Experience with Cisco firewalls, routers, switches, and Load balancers.
  
• Excellent communication and customer interaction skills.
  
• Flexibility to work outside regular hours when needed.