Network Engineer

Job Purpose: The ideal candidate must have expertise in Routing & Switching, SD-WAN, MPLS, Firewalls, ACI, Wireless, IP Telephony, Cisco ISE, and SolarWinds Network Management. The candidate should have strong hands-on experience in network configuration and troubleshooting, a good understanding of network architecture and design, and the ability to provide network support for remote locations (branches). The role also involves coordinating with third-party JVs, subsidiaries, and vendors to maintain network availability, security, and performance. Key Accountabilities, Qualifications, Experience, and Skills: Key Accountabilities: • Design network plans and layouts that support business objectives and provide access to required tools and resources. • Configure and install various network devices and services, including routers, switches, firewalls, SD-WAN, ACI, WLC, IP Telephony, VPN, and QoS. • Provide day-to-day L2/L3 network support for Cisco switches, routers, wireless infrastructure, and IP telephony systems. • Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain Cisco Nexus switches and data center network infrastructure. • Manage and support SD-WAN and MPLS connectivity, including troubleshooting WAN links and routing issues. • Monitor network links and infrastructure to ensure availability, performance, latency, bandwidth utilization, and stability. • Perform network troubleshooting, incident resolution, and root-cause analysis for connectivity and performance issues. • Plan and execute software and firmware upgrades on network devices in coordination with third-party JVs, subsidiaries, and vendors. • Coordinate with JVs and subsidiaries for network changes, maintenance activities, device upgrades, and incident resolution. • Coordinate with vendors and service providers for troubleshooting, escalation, and resolution of network-related issues. • Review and remediate network device vulnerabilities and security advisories, and recommend appropriate firmware and software updates. • Ensure network devices are maintained according to approved security and configuration standards. • Perform configuration changes and backup/restore activities while maintaining accurate network documentation. • Support network implementation and commissioning activities for new projects and infrastructure deployments. • Monitor network capacity and proactively identify potential performance or capacity issues. • Conduct periodic health checks of network devices and WAN connectivity. • Maintain network diagrams, IP addressing information, device inventories, configuration records, and operational documentation. • Participate in planned maintenance activities and ensure changes are implemented with minimal or zero service interruption. • Prepare technical reports covering network performance, incidents, vulnerabilities, upgrades, and maintenance activities. • Ensure compliance with organizational IT/network security policies, change-management procedures, and operational standards. Experience: • 6 10+ years of experience in Network Engineering, with a strong focus on Cisco products and technologies. • Proven hands-on experience in network engineering, configuration, troubleshooting, and support. Requirements and Skills: Must-Have Technical Skills: • Cisco Routing & Switching • Cisco SD-WAN • MPLS • Firewalls • Cisco ACI • Cisco Wireless • Cisco IP Telephony • Cisco ISE • SolarWinds Network Management Technical Competencies: • Strong hands-on experience in network configuration and troubleshooting. • Good understanding of network architecture and design. • Experience providing network support for remote locations and branch offices. • Deep understanding of networking protocols, including Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Virtual Port Channel (vPC), HSRP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and QoS. • Hands-on experience with network monitoring, diagnostic, and analytics tools. Preferred Certifications: • Proven hands-on network engineering experience. • CCNP and SD-WAN certifications or higher. • CCIE Routing & Switching (R&S) and Service Provider (SP) certifications are preferred. Educational Qualification: • A university degree in Computer Science or a related subject is mandatory. Mandatory: The candidate must have a valid driving license and a car. Job Purpose: The ideal candidate must have expertise in Routing & Switching, SD-WAN, MPLS, Firewalls, ACI, Wireless, IP Telephony, Cisco ISE, and SolarWinds Network Management. The candidate should have strong hands-on experience in network configuration and troubleshooting, a good understanding of network architecture and design, and the ability to provide network support for remote locations (branches). The role also involves coordinating with third-party JVs, subsidiaries, and vendors to maintain network availability, security, and performance. Key Accountabilities, Qualifications, Experience, and Skills: Key Accountabilities: • Design network plans and layouts that support business objectives and provide access to required tools and resources. • Configure and install various network devices and services, including routers, switches, firewalls, SD-WAN, ACI, WLC, IP Telephony, VPN, and QoS. • Provide day-to-day L2/L3 network support for Cisco switches, routers, wireless infrastructure, and IP telephony systems. • Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain Cisco Nexus switches and data center network infrastructure. • Manage and support SD-WAN and MPLS connectivity, including troubleshooting WAN links and routing issues. • Monitor network links and infrastructure to ensure availability, performance, latency, bandwidth utilization, and stability. • Perform network troubleshooting, incident resolution, and root-cause analysis for connectivity and performance issues. • Plan and execute software and firmware upgrades on network devices in coordination with third-party JVs, subsidiaries, and vendors. • Coordinate with JVs and subsidiaries for network changes, maintenance activities, device upgrades, and incident resolution. • Coordinate with vendors and service providers for troubleshooting, escalation, and resolution of network-related issues. • Review and remediate network device vulnerabilities and security advisories, and recommend appropriate firmware and software updates. • Ensure network devices are maintained according to approved security and configuration standards. • Perform configuration changes and backup/restore activities while maintaining accurate network documentation. • Support network implementation and commissioning activities for new projects and infrastructure deployments. • Monitor network capacity and proactively identify potential performance or capacity issues. • Conduct periodic health checks of network devices and WAN connectivity. • Maintain network diagrams, IP addressing information, device inventories, configuration records, and operational documentation. • Participate in planned maintenance activities and ensure changes are implemented with minimal or zero service interruption. • Prepare technical reports covering network performance, incidents, vulnerabilities, upgrades, and maintenance activities. • Ensure compliance with organizational IT/network security policies, change-management procedures, and operational standards. Experience: • 6 10+ years of experience in Network Engineering, with a strong focus on Cisco products and technologies. • Proven hands-on experience in network engineering, configuration, troubleshooting, and support. Requirements and Skills: Must-Have Technical Skills: • Cisco Routing & Switching • Cisco SD-WAN • MPLS • Firewalls • Cisco ACI • Cisco Wireless • Cisco IP Telephony • Cisco ISE • SolarWinds Network Management Technical Competencies: • Strong hands-on experience in network configuration and troubleshooting. • Good understanding of network architecture and design. • Experience providing network support for remote locations and branch offices. • Deep understanding of networking protocols, including Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Virtual Port Channel (vPC), HSRP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and QoS. • Hands-on experience with network monitoring, diagnostic, and analytics tools. Preferred Certifications: • Proven hands-on network engineering experience. • CCNP and SD-WAN certifications or higher. • CCIE Routing & Switching (R&S) and Service Provider (SP) certifications are preferred. Educational Qualification: • A university degree in Computer Science or a related subject is mandatory.