Network Engineer

5 - 10 years

7 - 12 Lacs

Posted:1 day ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Job Description

Description

This role requires understanding Cisco ISE, Cisco DNA, Meraki Firewalls & SD-WAN, and Cisco ASA (or similar security platforms).
The ideal candidate is a problem solver who enjoys digging into technical issues, proactively identifying improvements, and working independently without micromanagement. They should have a strong desire to learn, grow, and take initiative while collaborating with teams across different regions.

Responsibilities

This position involves supporting global network operations, ensuring optimal performance, implementing security policies, and leading high-impact network projects to modernize and enhance our infrastructure.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years

    of

    relevant hands-on Network Engineering experience

    in medium-to-large enterprise environments.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills

    with the ability to

    analyze and resolve complex network issues across all OSI layers.

  • Experience designing and supporting

    Cisco ISE and 802.1X authentication

    (wired and wireless).
  • Proficiency with

    Cisco DNA Center

    for network automation, monitoring, and policy enforcement.
  • Hands-on experience with

    Cisco Catalyst 9300, 9500, and Nexus series switches

    (including VSS, Stacking, STP, VLANs, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP).
  • Deep knowledge of

    Cisco ASA, Meraki Firewalls & SD-WAN, and VPN solutions (Remote Access & Site-to-Site).

  • Familiarity with

    network security principles, segmentation, firewall rule management, and NAC policies.

  • Hands-on expertise with

    Wireless (Meraki, Cisco WLC), DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S, SSH, SMTP, and SNMP monitoring tools.

  • Experience with

    network monitoring tools

    (e.g.,

    OpManager

    ,

    SolarWinds, PRTG, Cisco ThousandEyes, Splunk, or similar

    ).
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership

    of tasks/projects

    without needing micromanagement.

  • Must have a

    growth mindset

    ,

    strong curiosity

    , and a passion for

    continuous learning and improvement.

  • Excellent documentation skills

    and ability to communicate technical details clearly.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):

  • Experience with

    ServiceNow or similar ticketing systems.

  • Industry certifications:

    CCNP, CCIE, JNCIS, JNCIA (or equivalent).
  • Hands-on experience with

    Cisco Nexus ACI, VXLAN, and Data Center networking.

  • Experience with

    Meraki Wireless, SD-WAN, and Infoblox DNS management.

  • Cloud networking experience (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
  • Familiarity with

    network automation tools (Python, Ansible).

The role will focus heavily on

day-to-day operations

, and the engineer will be handling a high volume of tasks, including:
  • Incident tickets

    triaging and resolving operational network issues
  • Change requests

    assisting with planning, documentation, and execution
  • Vendor ticket follow-ups

    ensuring timely resolution and communication
  • Monitoring and response

    proactive network monitoring and alert handling
  • Process improvements

    assisting with network hygiene, documentation, and automation opportunities
  • Support on projects

    contributing to both large and small projects with specific technical tasks

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