Junior Network Engineer

As a Junior Network Engineer with 1 year of experience, your role will involve various responsibilities related to network maintenance, support, configuration, installation, user support, documentation, and project support. You will be based in Hyderabad. Your main responsibilities will include monitoring the performance and availability of LAN/WAN infrastructure, assisting in troubleshooting network issues and outages, and maintaining network hardware such as switches, routers, access points, and firewalls. Additionally, you will be involved in basic configuration of routers and switches, installing and managing Wi-Fi access points and wired LAN setups, as well as supporting IP addressing, subnetting, and VLAN configurations. You will provide Level 1/2 support for network-related issues, assist users with connectivity problems, and coordinate with ISPs or vendors for network downtimes and escalations. It is crucial to maintain up-to-date documentation of network layouts, configurations, and logs, as well as keep inventory of network equipment and licenses. You will also support small IT/network infrastructure projects and upgrades, as well as assist in new office setups, relocations, or expansions. Your technical skills should include knowledge of networking concepts (OSI model, TCP/IP, Subnetting, VLANs, DNS, DHCP), routing & switching, and tools such as Wireshark, PING, Tracert, Nmap, Putty, TFTP, and Packet Tracer. Operating system knowledge of Windows and basic Linux is required, along with an understanding of basic firewall and NAT rules, and basic cabling knowledge. Soft skills like problem-solving, analytical thinking, good communication, teamwork, and a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies will be essential for this role. Having a CCNA certification (Cisco Certified Network Associate) is preferred, and any hands-on networking lab/project experience would be a plus. If you are looking to grow in the field of networking and are eager to apply your skills and knowledge in a dynamic environment, this role offers an opportunity to further develop your expertise and contribute to the success of network infrastructure projects.,