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Job Title: Lead / Network Engineer Experience: 5-15 Years Location: Bangalore Mode: WFO Contract to hire 6 months Required Skills & Qualifications 5-10 years of hands-on experience in Cisco networking and security. Strong expertise in: Cisco Meraki, Catalyst Switches, Routers, Wireless Controllers Cisco ASA Firewalls, VPNs, and ISE Cisco CUCM, IP Phones, Jabber Netskope Proxy, Forti Authenticator SolarWinds (NPM, NCM, SAM) Certifications preferred: CCNP/CCIE, Cisco Meraki, Fortinet, or equivalent. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and leadership skills. Experience in SD-WAN, Zero Trust, and cloud networking is a plus. Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Lead / Network Engineer with extensive experience in Cisco technologies, network security, and monitoring tools. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and performance. This role requires expertise in Cisco Meraki, Cisco Routers & Switches, Wireless Controllers, Firewalls, UC solutions, and network monitoring tools like SolarWinds. Key Roles & Responsibilities 1. Network Design & Implementation Design, configure, and deploy Cisco Meraki, Catalyst switches, routers, and wireless controllers. Implement and manage Cisco ASA Firewalls, VPNs, and security policies. Deploy and maintain Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), IP Phones, and Jabber. Configure and optimize Cisco ISE for network access control and authentication. Manage Netskope Proxy for secure web gateway and cloud security. Administer FortiAuthenticator for multi-factor authentication (MFA). 2. Network Security & Compliance Ensure network security by implementing Cisco ISE, Firewalls, and Zero Trust policies. Monitor and mitigate security threats using Netskope, Cisco ASA, and ISE. Enforce compliance with industry standards (ISO, NIST, GDPR). 3. Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting Use SolarWinds for network performance monitoring, alerting, and reporting. Troubleshoot complex network issues related to LAN/WAN, VoIP, and wireless networks. Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for network outages and performance bottlenecks. 4. Team Leadership & Collaboration Lead a team of network engineers, providing guidance and mentorship. Collaborate with IT security, cloud, and infrastructure teams for seamless operations. Document network configurations, policies, and procedures. 5. Vendor & Stakeholder Management Coordinate with Cisco TAC and other vendors for escalated support. Liaise with business stakeholders to align network solutions with organizational goals. Required Skills & Qualifications 5-10 years of hands-on experience in Cisco networking and security. Strong expertise in: Cisco Meraki, Catalyst Switches, Routers, Wireless Controllers Cisco ASA Firewalls, VPNs, and ISE Cisco CUCM, IP Phones, Jabber Netskope Proxy, FortiAuthenticator SolarWinds (NPM, NCM, SAM) Certifications preferred: CCNP/CCIE, Cisco Meraki, Fortinet, or equivalent. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and leadership skills. Experience in SD-WAN, Zero Trust, and cloud networking is a plus. Why Join Us? Opportunity to work with cutting-edge Cisco and security technologies. Collaborative and innovative work environment. Competitive salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities. Cisco
