Nms Engineer

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Network Device Domain Expert with deep expertise in network protocols, SNMP (v1, v2c, v3), and multi-vendor device discovery. The ideal candidate will help enhance our Enterprise Network Monitoring System, ensuring deep-level device discovery across various OEMs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement advanced SNMP-based network discovery techniques.
• Analyse and extract deep-level device details (beyond basic MIBs) for multi-vendor devices (Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper, etc.).
• Work with custom and proprietary MIBs, OIDs, and SNMP traps for detailed monitoring.
• Evaluate and integrate alternative discovery protocols (NetFlow, Syslog, CLI scraping, API-based discovery).
• Troubleshoot and resolve SNMP-related issues across different network devices.
• Collaborate with the development team to optimize network polling, data collection, and performance tuning.
• Stay updated with industry trends, security best practices, and network monitoring advancements.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with SNMP (v1/v2c/v3), MIBs, OIDs, and network device discovery.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, SNMP, NetFlow, Syslog, CLI-based access, and API-based network monitoring.
• Experience with enterprise networking hardware (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, wireless controllers).
• Deep understanding of multi-vendor devices (Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, HP, Aruba, Palo Alto, etc.).
• Experience working with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios, OpenNMS, Zabbix).
• Scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) for automation and custom SNMP queries.
• Familiarity with SIEM and log analysis for security integration is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in reverse engineering SNMP MIBs for unknown vendors.
• Knowledge of YANG, NETCONF, or gRPC-based network management.
• Certifications like CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, or equivalent in networking.