Network Engineer L2

Job Title: Network Engineer (L2)

Location: Dayananda Sagar University (DSU) Central IT Team

Reporting To: CTO / CIO

Role Overview:

L2 Network Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot

  Core, Distribution, and Access Layer switches

  (Cisco, Aruba, HP, Arista, etc.).
• Administer and maintain

  firewall policies

  , NAT rules, and VPN configurations.
• Implement and manage

  VPN IPsec tunnels

  ,

  MFA

  , and secure remote access solutions.
• Manage

  cloud-based network controllers

  (e.g., Aruba Central, Cisco DNA Center, Arista CloudVision).
• Monitor network performance, uptime, and latency across all campuses using advanced monitoring tools.
• Perform

  network segmentation

  , VLAN configuration, and implement routing protocols (OSPF, BGP).
• Conduct

  regular network audits

  , vulnerability assessments, and ensure compliance with IT security standards.
• Coordinate with ISPs and vendors for bandwidth provisioning and service delivery.
• Maintain and update

  network topology diagrams

  , documentation, and configuration backups.
• Provide

  L2 support

  for escalated network issues from IT teams and ensure timely resolution.
• Assist in

  network expansion projects

  , including design and deployment of new infrastructure.
• Ensure adherence to DSU's

  IT governance and cybersecurity policies

  .

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Education:

  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.

• Experience:

  Minimum 35 years in enterprise network management.
• Strong knowledge of

  TCP/IP, VLANs, STP, OSPF, BGP, ACLs

  .
• Hands-on experience with

  firewalls

  (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Sophos, etc.).
• Familiarity with

  cloud-managed networking platforms

  .
• Certifications such as

  CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent

  preferred.
• Excellent

  troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills

  .

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with

  network automation tools

  (e.g., Ansible, Python scripts).
• Knowledge of

  Wi-Fi controllers and wireless network optimization

  .
• Exposure to

  SD-WAN technologies

  .
• Ability to work in a

  multi-campus environment

  with complex network topologies.

Date: 29-12-2025

Dr. D. Premachandra Sagar

Pro Chancellor, DSU