L3 Network Engineer/ Data Center Network Expert

Responsibilities

• Proactively monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure smooth data flow. This involves analyzing network traffic, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing solutions.
  
• Manage and handle routine maintenance tasks, software updates, and hardware replacements to keep the network infrastructure functioning optimally.
  
• Secure the data centre network. This involves implementing security protocols, monitoring for suspicious activity, and suggesting security enhancements.
  
• Collaborate with Data Centre Network Architects by providing feedback on designs, conducting testing during implementation, and documenting the network configuration.
  
• Work with data center operations teams to resolve network-related issues impacting servers or storage systems
  
• Leading Distributed Data Centers network performance monitoring & DC Network Observability
  
• Communicate existing & potential network issues to Higher management with proposed solutions.
  
• Mentoring team of Network engineers/Specialist in Data Center network performance monitoring team working 24*7 environment.
  
• Coordinating with clients Network Admin team/SME's to ensure network performance and ensure Network availability and reliability
  
• Hands on Network/Security forensics to identify network reachability & performance issues
  
• Assess DC network for potential/existing performance bottlenecks and propose solution/capacity improvement plans.
  
• Identify gaps in network architecture and suggest options to overcome same
  
• Analyze & identify network/security issues by using expertise on NPM/Observability tool i.e. Wireshark/Extrahop/Riverbed/Corvil Etc and activily followup till closure.
  
• Identify network issues using deep understanding of the latest SDN/SDWAN/Cloud network technologies.
  
• Monitoring of network post maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations
  
• Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning
  
• Provide Level-2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues
  
• Liaise with client vendors and other IT/SME personnel for problem resolution
  
• Coordinate with various stakeholders to understand network/security observability requirements and draft plan of action.
  
• Accurate recording of information & collecting artifacts
  
• Write a detailed post mortem of a network/security incident.
  
• Reporting network status to key stakeholders & management
  

Requirements

• Strong understanding of network protocols, routing, switching, and data center networking best practices.
  
• In-depth knowledge of network equipment configuration and troubleshooting techniques.
  
• Experience with network monitoring tools and data analysis.
  
• Familiarity with data center security principles and practices.
  
• Proven hands-on network/security engineering/administration experience of 8+ years
  
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
  
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.
  
• Strong customer service orientation.
  
• Excellent communication skills (Verbal/Written)
  
• Excellent documentation skills
  
• Proven experience in incident management, service request management and problem solving
  
• Experience of working in a 24*7 environment
  
• Highly self-motivated with keen attention to detail.
  
• One Certification required CCNP (Data Center)/CCIE (Data Center)
  
• Solid understanding of networking protocols (e.g., TCP,SSL,SNMP, Flow, IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS)
  
• Deep understanding of the OSI or TCP/IP model
  
• Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic and network analytics NPM tools (Certification preferred)