NETWORK ENGINEER

ROLESUMMARY

The Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise network infrastructure to ensure secure, reliable, and high-performance connectivity across on-premises and cloud environments. The role focuses on network operations, security, and availability within mission-critical and regulated environments.

KEYRESPONSIBILITIES

· Design, configure, and maintain network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, WLAN, and data center networks.

· Manage network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.

· Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity; perform proactive tuning and optimization.

· Implement and manage secure connectivity solutions including VPNs and remote access.

· Troubleshoot network incidents and provide L2/L3 support for connectivity and performance issues.

· Configure network security controls including firewalls, segmentation, and access policies.

· Support network high availability (HA), redundancy, and disaster recovery (DR) solutions.

· Perform firmware upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management of network devices.

· Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams for system integration.

· Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures.

· Ensure adherence to SLAs, change management, and operational processes.

TECHNICALSKILLS & TOOLS

· Networking: TCP/IP, DNS,DHCP, VLANs, routing (BGP, OSPF), switching

· Devices: Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Palo Alto (routers, switches, firewalls)

· Security: Firewalls, VPN(IPSec/SSL), IDS/IPS, network segmentation

· Cloud Networking: AWS VPC, Azure VNet, hybrid connectivity

· Monitoring: SolarWinds, Nagios, Zabbix, Wireshark

· Load Balancing: F5, NGINX(basic)

SECURITY& COMPLIANCE

· Implement network security controls and access policies.

· Perform vulnerability management, patching, and network hardening.

· Ensure compliance with ISO27001, NIST/CIS, and security standards.

· Support audits and incident response for network-related events.

QUALIFICATIONS& EXPERIENCE

· Degree/Diploma in IT, Computer Science, or related field.

· 4–8 years of experience in network engineering or operations.

· Experience in enterprise or regulated environments preferred.

· Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

PREFERRED(GOOD TO HAVE)

· Certifications such as CCNA,CCNP, or equivalent.

· Experience with SD-WAN and network automation.

· Exposure to Zero Trust and advanced network security architectures.

· Experience in cloud and hybrid network environments.