Network Engineer

About the Role: We are seeking a Network Engineer to design, plan, manage and support network infrastructure components across enterprise locations and cloud environments, ensuring security, availability and scalability of network services. Roles and Responsibilities: • Lead the design, architecture, implementation, and support of enterprise network infrastructure. • Architect highly available, scalable, and secure network solutions aligned with business objectives. • 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)