Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer

Location:

About Us

We are a leading technology company seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Network Engineer to join our growing team in Bangalore. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in network management, troubleshooting, and optimization to ensure smooth and secure network operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide Level 1 and Level 2 support for daily network operations, including Cloud, Routing and Switching, DNS, Load Balancing, and VPN Related Issues.
• Troubleshoot and maintain network devices, including Cisco routers/switches (Catalyst/Nexus), F5 load balancers,

  Fortinet, and Check Point

  firewalls under guidance from senior engineers.
• Monitor network health and performance using tools like

  SolarWinds, Infoblox

  , and BIG-IQ
• Perform incident resolution, service request handling, and escalate complex issues to L3 teams when needed.
• Support configuration changes, firmware upgrades, and patching activities on network appliances.
• Assist in maintaining DNS, DHCP, and IP address management (IPAM) through Infoblox.
• Work closely with cloud teams to support

  AWS and Azure

  hybrid network environments.
• Document incidents, changes, and procedures clearly to contribute to operational knowledge base.
• Support basic observability and monitoring use cases.
• Ensure compliance with internal IT security standards and network access controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of hands-on experience in enterprise network operations or support roles.
• Familiarity with network technologies: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPN, DNS, Load Balancing.
• Practical experience with Cisco switches/routers, Infoblox DNS, and F5 Load balancing.
• Exposure to ITSM/ticketing systems and remote troubleshooting tools.
• Knowledge of basic security practices (firewall rules, VPNs, ACLs).
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Certifications like CCNA, Network+, or equivalent are preferred

Preferred Skills

• Experience with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, etc.).
• Familiarity with software-defined networking (SDN) concepts.
• Exposure to enterprise network design and cloud integration.
• Understanding data center networking and virtualization.
• Strong communication skills in a global environment.
• Strong passion to learn.
• Strong ability and self-confidence to triage networks in high pressure environments.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative and growth-oriented team culture.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.

Career Progression Path:

• We believe in nurturing talent and providing multiple growth opportunities:
• System Administrator / Network Engineer / Cloud Engineer Specialize in specific domains
• Monitoring Specialist / SME Drive improvements in tools and practices
• Team Lead / Shift Lead Manage operations and mentor junior team members
• IT Service Manager / Incident Manager Take charge of critical IT service functions
• Project Coordinator / Engineer Lead IT transformation initiatives