Network Engineer - Routing & Switching (6-8 yrs)

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, implement, and maintain local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and wireless networks.

- Configure and maintain network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and VPNs.

- Implement and maintain network security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and access control lists (ACLs).

- Monitor network performance and identify and resolve network issues proactively.

- Troubleshoot network connectivity problems, analyze network traffic, and identify performance bottlenecks.

- Perform network diagnostics and implement corrective actions.

- Implement and maintain network security policies and procedures.

- Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments.

- Respond to security incidents and implement appropriate mitigation measures.

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date network documentation.

- Provide technical support to end-users and other IT teams.

- Participate in network infrastructure projects, including planning, implementation, and testing.

Qualifications :

Experience : 6+ years of experience in network engineering roles.

Education : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Technical Skills :

- Strong understanding of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, IPsec, VPN, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF).

- Experience with configuring and troubleshooting network devices (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers) from leading vendors (e.g, Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet).

- Experience with network security concepts and technologies ( firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, intrusion detection).

- Experience with network monitoring tools (Nagios, Prometheus) and troubleshooting techniques.

- Experience with scripting languages (Python, Perl, Bash) for network automation.

- Industry certifications (CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+) are a plus.

Other Skills :

- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team