Implement network services according to industry best practices and standards.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to network engineers.
Administer and optimize networking components including Cisco and Aruba switches, wireless access points, VPNs, FortiGate Next-Generation Firewalls, load balancers, and monitoring systems.
Design and support enterprise wireless networks using HPE Aruba and Ubiquiti UniFi access points and controllers.
Implement network security strategies across hybrid environments.
Lead 24x7 monitoring strategy, incident response, and root cause analysis for network performance and outages.
Participate in and lead critical incident troubleshooting efforts.
Develop and enforce network engineering standards and secure interconnection practices.
Drive automation initiatives using scripting (Python, Bash, etc.) for configuration management and monitoring.
Own documentation of architecture, processes, standards, and change management.
Skills Required
Expert-level understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching concepts (VLANs, STP, RSTP, MSTP, VTP, EtherChannel, VRF).
Strong hands-on experience with Cisco switches (configuration, troubleshooting, high availability).
Strong hands-on experience with Aruba switches (ArubaOS, CLI configuration, VSF/stacking, VLAN configuration).
Strong experience with FortiGate, Palo Alto, Cisco FTD, and Check Point Next-Generation Firewalls, including VPNs, IPS, SD-WAN, HA, and firewall security policy configuration and troubleshooting.
Strong understanding of network security concepts and best practices.
Experience implementing high availability, redundancy, and resilient network designs.
Knowledge of WAF, IDS/IPS, and DDoS mitigation concepts.
Expertise with network troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark, Fiddler, and Nmap.
Strong debugging skills (log analysis, packet analysis).
Familiarity with Windows Server technologies including AD, DHCP, DNS.
Hands-on experience with HPE Aruba wireless solutions (Aruba Controllers, Aruba Central, AP configuration, RF optimization).
Hands-on experience with Ubiquiti UniFi Controller and Access Points deployment and troubleshooting.
Basic to intermediate knowledge of Azure and AWS networking concepts (VNet/VPC, peering, NSGs, security groups).
Automation and scripting skills (Python, Bash preferred).
Strong documentation and communication skills.
Ability to lead initiatives and work independently.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise networking infrastructure design, implementation, and support.
CCNA or CCNP certification required.
Fortinet NSE or Aruba certifications are preferred.
Working Hours: Rotation shifts (IST & EST Hours)
