Network Engineer

Job Description

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer specializing in WLAN, LAN, and Data Center (DC) network infrastructure. The candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-level network solutions to ensure high availability, security, and optimal performance across all network layers.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Network Design & Implementation

• Design, deploy, and maintain LAN, WLAN, and Data Center networks across multiple sites.
• Configure and manage networking devices including switches, routers, wireless controllers, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Evaluate and implement network architectures following industry standards and security best practices.

Operations & Support

• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure minimal downtime.
• Perform root cause analysis and provide permanent solutions for recurring incidents.
• Manage network capacity, performance tuning, and optimization.

Security & Compliance

• Implement network security policies and controls including NAC, authentication, encryption, and segmentation.
• Ensure compliance with organizational IT security standards and regulatory requirements.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain up-to-date network diagrams, standard operating procedures, and configuration documentation.
• Prepare reports on network utilization, incidents, and performance metrics.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with infrastructure, cloud, and security teams to support business initiatives.
• Act as a technical escalation point for network-related projects and issues.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in LAN, WLAN, and Data Center network operations and design.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, or equivalent vendor technologies.
• Experience with Wireless controllers, Access points, VLANs, STP, BGP, OSPF, QoS, VXLAN, SDN, and DC switching.
• Understanding of Network security tools (Firewalls, ACLs, VPNs, RADIUS, TACACS).
• Familiarity with ITIL framework and ticketing tools.
• Experience in multi-vendor environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cisco certifications (CCNA / CCNP / CCIE) or equivalent.
• Experience with SD-WAN, SD-Access, or Network Automation.
• Experience in large enterprise or service provider networks.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.