Senior Network Engineer:

Exp: 8+ years.

Location: Shimla || Fulltime

Job Description:

Overview of the Role

The Network Engineer ensures network security, performance, and uptime while proactively monitoring and maintaining network infrastructure. The role involves managing firewalls, intrusion detection, antivirus solutions, routing, switching, and troubleshooting various networking components.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage firewall administration, intrusion prevention, antivirus, and patch management.
• Implement and maintain firewall rules, security policies, NAT/PAT, and SSH configurations.
• Monitor and troubleshoot network performance, routing, switching, and link performance for all L3 and L2 switches.
• Ensure security compliance and auditing per ISMS requirements.
• Handle VPN thread management, encryption, and two/three-factor authentication.
• Block unwanted traffic, update security signatures, and manage patch updates.
• Oversee IP telephony, ISDN, RAS, and video conferencing solutions.
• Support problem and change management processes.
• Administer network upgrades, proactive monitoring, and bandwidth management.
• Coordinate with external vendors and facility management to ensure smooth network operations.
• Ensure high availability and reliability of network services for various client departments and citizens.

Desired Skills/Background

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of firewalls, security protocols, and network security best practices.
• Proficiency in routing and switching technologies (AM, MPLS, wireless, broadband).
• Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Familiarity with encryption, authentication protocols, and IPS content filtering.
• Ability to handle vendor coordination, network optimization, and bandwidth management.
• Knowledge of service-level agreements (SLAs) and compliance frameworks.
• Experience in problem resolution, system audits, and performance monitoring.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with a proactive mindset.