Cisco Network Engineer

4 - 5 years

4 - 8 Lacs

Posted:1 week ago| Platform: Foundit logo

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Skills Required

LAN/WAN infrastructure STP

Work Mode

Remote

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

Cisco Network Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, configure, and maintain

    Cisco routers, switches, firewalls

    , and other network devices
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues related to routing, switching, or connectivity
  • Monitor network performance and ensure

    high availability

    and

    security

    across LAN/WAN infrastructure
  • Manage and configure

    Cisco IOS devices

    ,

    VLANs

    ,

    STP

    ,

    HSRP

    ,

    EtherChannel

    ,

    NAT

    , and

    ACLs

  • Implement and maintain

    network security

    using firewalls (ASA, Firepower), VPNs, and secure access controls
  • Support and configure

    wireless networks

    , network segmentation, and QoS policies
  • Perform regular network maintenance, patching, firmware upgrades, and backups
  • Document network configurations, diagrams, and change logs
  • Collaborate with IT teams on projects involving network architecture and security improvements
  • Respond to and resolve network-related incidents and participate in root cause analysis
  • Support disaster recovery planning and network failover testing
  • Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation or scheduled maintenance windows when required

Required Skills:

  • 4 to 5 years of experience in Cisco network engineering roles
  • Hands-on experience with

    Cisco routers

    ,

    switches

    , and

    firewalls (ASA/Firepower)

  • Strong knowledge of

    TCP/IP

    ,

    BGP

    ,

    OSPF

    ,

    EIGRP

    ,

    MPLS

    , and

    WAN technologies

  • Proficient in

    VLAN

    ,

    Trunking

    ,

    Spanning Tree

    ,

    NAT/PAT

    , and

    ACL configuration

  • Experience with

    Cisco wireless

    controllers and access points
  • Familiarity with

    network monitoring tools

    (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios)
  • Understanding of

    IPSec

    ,

    SSL VPNs

    , and secure remote access configurations
  • Experience with

    Cisco Prime

    ,

    DNAC

    , or other network management platforms
  • Basic scripting knowledge (Python, Bash, etc.) is a plus
  • Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Cisco Certifications

    such as

    CCNA

    ,

    CCNP (Routing & Switching or Enterprise)

  • Experience with

    Firepower Threat Defense (FTD)

    and

    Cisco FMC

  • Exposure to

    cloud networking

    (Azure/AWS/GCP) and

    SD-WAN technologies

  • Familiarity with

    ITIL processes

    and change management procedures
  • Experience working in a large-scale enterprise or data center environment

Soft Skills:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Detail-oriented and proactive in issue identification and resolution
  • Strong documentation and organizational skills
  • Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment

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