AgileEngine - Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer - CCNA/CCNP (4-6 yrs)

Responsibilities :

- Design, implement, configure, and maintain robust network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, Wi-Fi access points, and VPN solutions.

- Manage and optimize server infrastructure, including physical and virtual servers (VMware, Hyper-V) and operating systems (Windows Server, Linux).

- Administer and support cloud-based infrastructure components (AWS, Azure, GCP), including virtual networks, compute instances, storage, and security groups.

- Monitor network and infrastructure performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement proactive measures to ensure high availability and reliability.

- Configure and troubleshoot complex network issues, including routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), VLANs, VPNs, and firewall rules.

- Implement and enforce security best practices across the network and server infrastructure, including access controls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and vulnerability management.

- Manage and maintain Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and other core infrastructure services.

- Develop and maintain clear documentation for network diagrams, system configurations, and operational procedures.

- Participate in capacity planning, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity efforts for IT infrastructure.

- Respond to and resolve infrastructure-related incidents and problems efficiently, providing L2/L3 support.

- Collaborate effectively with development teams, security teams, and other IT personnel to support application deployments and system integrations.

- Evaluate and recommend new technologies and solutions to improve infrastructure efficiency, security, and scalability.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- 4-6 years of hands-on experience in IT Infrastructure and Networking Engineering.

- Strong expertise in network administration, including configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches (Cisco, Juniper, HP, etc.), and firewalls (FortiGate, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, etc.).

- Solid understanding of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPN (IPsec, SSL VPN), OSPF, and BGP.

- Proven experience in server administration (Windows Server and/or Linux - RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu).

- Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies (VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V).

- Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), including managing virtual networks, security groups, and compute services.

- Familiarity with IT security best practices, including network security, endpoint security, and access management.

- Experience with monitoring tools for network and server infrastructure.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a methodical approach to troubleshooting complex issues.

- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with various teams.

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field-or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Skills :

- Relevant industry certifications (CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, MCSA, AWS Certified Solutions Architect/SysOps Administrator, Azure Administrator).

- Experience with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) for automation.

- Knowledge of automation tools (Ansible, Terraform).

- Experience with Active Directory management and Group Policy.

- Familiarity with load balancers (F5, NGINX) and proxy servers.

- Understanding of ITIL framework.