Network and Cloud Engineer

As a Network Engineer at our company, you will play a crucial role in managing secure and scalable network infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include the following: - Designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network infrastructure encompassing LAN, WAN, and Wi-Fi. - Configuring, monitoring, and managing firewalls from various vendors like Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Cisco ASA. - Administering and troubleshooting cloud network environments in AWS, Azure, or GCP. - Managing Linux-based servers by handling updates, security patches, and performance tuning. - Monitoring network performance, conducting regular audits, and ensuring high availability. - Responding to and resolving network incidents, outages, and security alerts promptly. - Documenting network topologies, configurations, and standard operating procedures. - Collaborating with IT and security teams to uphold best practices in data security and compliance. Key Qualifications for this role include: - Strong experience in firewall installation and rule management. - Hands-on knowledge of cloud networking concepts such as VPC, subnets, routing, VPN, and security groups. - Proficiency in Linux system administration with familiarity in Ubuntu, CentOS, and RHEL. - Understanding of routing protocols, switches, load balancers, and network monitoring tools like Nagios and Zabbix. - Knowledge of security best practices, VLANs, and access control. - Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or in a team. In addition to the above, you should possess: - A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field. - Certifications like CCNA, AWS Certified Networking Specialty, or RHCE would be a plus. - 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in network administration and support. This is a full-time position located in Chennai.,