Network Engineer
Job Title: Network Engineer
Experience Level: 10 years
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and high-performance network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in networking technologies, troubleshooting, and network security — ensuring reliable connectivity and performance across enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
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Design, configure, and maintain LAN, WAN, and wireless networks to ensure optimal performance.
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Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues related to latency, outages, or configuration errors.
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Implement and manage network security solutions including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
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Configure and maintain routers, switches, and other network devices from vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, or Fortinet.
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Perform regular network capacity planning, performance tuning, and optimization.
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Support network upgrades, migrations, and disaster recovery planning.
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Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to ensure seamless connectivity.
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Maintain detailed network documentation and standard operating procedures.
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Stay updated with emerging networking technologies and industry best practices.
Required Skills & Qualifications
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10 years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering or network administration.
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Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, routing, and switching.
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Proficiency in Cisco, Juniper, or equivalent networking technologies.
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Experience configuring and managing firewalls (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet).
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Solid understanding of network security principles and encryption technologies.
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Experience with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Wireshark, Nagios, or similar).
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Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and hybrid network architecture.
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Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
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Strong communication and documentation abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
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Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CompTIA Network , or AWS/Azure Networking Specialty.
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Experience with SD-WAN , VoIP , and load balancing technologies.
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Knowledge of automation tools (Ansible, Python scripting) for network configuration.
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Familiarity with ITIL processes and Agile environments.
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.