Network Administrator (Senior)

4 - 7 years

3 - 7 Lacs

Posted:7 hours ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Job Description

  • Were looking for a

    hands-on Network Infrastructure Engineer

    to join our remote team.This role focuses on

    building, configuring, and troubleshooting secure network infrastructure from scratch

    primarily working with

    firewalls (FortiGate, Palo Alto, Cisco)

    ,

    VPNs

    , and Enterprise routing.Cloud networking (

    Azure as baseline, AWS as bonus

    ) is

    required at a basic level

    , but the core of the role is

    network-related expertise

    (not cloud-only skills).
  • Important:

    Shortlisted candidates will complete a

    quick live hands-on lab

    during the interview to confirm real-world networking knowledge. This will be straightforward for those with true experience.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

  • Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain network security devices (mainly FortiGate, Palo Alto and Check Point occasionally ).
  • Build and manage

    secure connectivity

    (VPNs, routing, firewall policies).
  • Provide basic on-premises network support (switches, cabling, connectivity checks).
  • Maintain accurate documentation of network environments.
  • Handle L2-level change requests and incident resolution.

Qualifications & Ideal Experience

  • 5+ years

    of professional experience in network infrastructure support.
  • Proven ability

    to configure VPNs, routing, and firewalls

    without templates/wizards

    .
  • Strong understanding of VPN protocols (IPsec, SSL), routing, NAT, firewall rules.
  • FortiGate experience required; Palo Alto or Cisco knowledge is a strong plus.
  • Basic experience with Azure networking is a plus

    ; AWS familiarity is a plus.
  • Very strong troubleshooting and English communication skills.

Nice to Have

  • Certifications: Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto PCNSE, CCNP Security, Azure Fundamentals.
  • Familiarity with ITIL/change management processes.
  • Prior customer-facing or MSP experience.

Who Should Apply

  • Engineers who can

    prove real skills in a quick live test, in the first interview call.

  • Candidates with a

    solid networking background

    who can also handle

    basic cloud networking

    .
  • People who enjoy solving complex connectivity and security challenges.

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