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CGI

Network admin

CGI
India · Full-time · Entry

Position Description

Network Design and Implementation:

  • Design and plan network infrastructure solutions based on business requirements and technology trends.
  • Implement and configure network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers...
  • Deploy and manage network protocols, routing, VLANs, VPNs, and other networking technologies.

Network Operations and Maintenance:

  • Monitor network performance, availability, and security.
  • Perform network troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve network issues in a timely manner.
  • Conduct regular maintenance activities, such as firmware upgrades, patch management, and configuration backups.
  • Plan and implement network upgrades and expansions to support business growth and technological advancements.
  • Collaborate with capacity planning teams to forecast future network requirements.

Documentation and Reporting:

  • Maintain accurate documentation of network configurations, diagrams, procedures, and standards.
  • Generate network performance reports, incident reports, and metrics for management and stakeholders.
  • Contribute to the development of network documentation, policies, and guidelines.

Vendor Management and Collaboration:

  • Manage relationships with network equipment vendors, service providers, and contractors.
  • Coordinate vendor support, service agreements, and procurement of network hardware and software.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams, including systems administrators, security engineers, and application developers, on network-related projects and initiatives.
  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Network Engineer or in a similar role.
  • Hands-on experience with network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls, etc.) and software (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, etc.).
  • Experience with network protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, VPN, etc.).

Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of network design and implementation best practices.
  • Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting network hardware and software.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP etc.,
  • Experience with network automation tools and scripting languages (Python, Perl, etc.).
  • Familiarity with cloud networking concepts and technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Must have experience on Cisco ACI, FortiGate firewall and F5 Load balancers.

Personal Attributes

  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Proactive and self-motivated with a strong commitment to continuous learning.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  • This position may require occasional evening and weekend work for network upgrades, maintenance, and project implementations.

Your future duties and responsibilities

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Key Skills

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Posted
Mar 15, 2025
Type
Full-time
Level
Entry
Location
Chennai
Company
CGI

Industries

IT Services IT Consulting

Categories

Information Technology

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