Network Engineer- L2/L3

L2/L3 Network Engineer (Cisco Switches) India (Pune and Hyd) (24x7 support-Shift) with Work from office.

Primary Skills: Networking concepts with NAC deployment experience with focus on Cisco switches.

• Experience: L2: 5 to 7 years and L3: 7 +years
• Required Skills:
• Strong experience in Routing and Switching technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting skills on Networking technology
• Experience in Managing large enterprise WAN, LAN and WLAN networks.
• Hands-on experience with NAC deployment.
• Expertise in multi-vendor L2/L3 switches and routers with experience in Cisco switches & routers a must.
• Proficiency in Cisco IOS/IOS-XE/NX-OS CLI
• Familiarity with Cisco Catalyst & Nexus switches.
• Setting up IP routing, sub-interfaces and VLAN interfaces (SVI) on routers and L3 switches.
• Implement ACLs, QoS, PBR (policy-based routing) etc.
• Familiarity with stacking technologies and Virtual switching systems (VSS)
• Cisco DNAC, Solarwinds or Nagios for network monitoring.
• Understanding SDN concepts and Cisco ACI
• Analyzing Cisco “Show” and “debug” commands
• Knowledge of Netflow protocol and related tools.
• In-depth knowledge of LAN/WAN support for data networks at Access, Aggregation, and Core network including redundancy protocols such as HSRP, VRRP etc.
• In-depth knowledge of WLAN technologies – Wireless controller & access points.
• Thorough understanding of modern service provider TCP/IP data networks including MPLS, OSPF, BGP4, STP, RSTP, VTP, VLAN.
• Familiarity with MPLS & WAN communication technology like Internet VPN, SSL VPN.
• Good knowledge and hands-on experience with routing and switching.
• Router, Switch, and IP configuration experience.
• Knowledge of Load Balancer, WAN Optimizer and security devices is an additional advantage.
• Familiarity with ITIL Framework concepts such as Incident, Change, and Problem Management.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Flexibility for long working hours and readiness to work in 24x7 rotational shifts and weekends.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication at all levels.
• Ability to work alone as an individual contributor and as a participant in a team environment.
• Preferred Certifications: CCNA, CCDA, CCNP and CCIE

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