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.