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Network Engineer – IT Operations & Infrastructure
Purpose of Role:
Perform daily network operations, troubleshooting, configuration and implementation activities to support ODC/DC/Customer connectivity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle incidents and perform device health checks on Cisco switches (Catalyst, Nexus) and Fortinet firewalls (FortiGate).
- Implement configuration changes: port configurations, VLAN assignments, firewall policy deployments, IPSec VPNs, QoS, NAT policies.
- Provide firewall policy deployment & VPN support (site-to-site/remote access).
- Monitor network and perform preventive maintenance; escalate as per L1 procedure.
- Backup configurations and coordinate change implementations with field operations.
- Work with service providers (ISP/MPLS carriers) for bandwidth provisioning, fault escalations, and WAN links.
- Maintain and update network documentation and runbooks.
Required Experience & Skills:
- 2–4 years of experience with Cisco switching/routing, Fortinet firewall administration, and core TCP/IP networking.
- Familiar with configuration backup tools and L2/L3 troubleshooting (ping, traceroute, log analysis).
- Working knowledge of ISP coordination and MPLS/IP architectures.
Preferred Certifications & Qualifications:
- CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
- Fortinet Network Security Associate
- ITIL Foundation
Competencies:
- Good communication skills
- Collaborative approach
- Troubleshooting mindset
- Maintaining SLA commitments
Reporting Relationships:
Reports to Network Team Lead; collaborates with Server Engineers and support teams.