Opening For Network Engineer

Title: Network Engineer

Location: Chennai(Hybrid)

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in computer science, Network Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in AWS cloud networking, with a focus on VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, VGW, VPN configurations, and on-premises network switching and routing (Cisco, Meraki, etc.)
• Strong experience with Checkpoint firewalls and Cisco ASA firewalls.
• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, RIP, and MPLS.
• In-depth experience with Meraki devices (MX, MS, MR), including Wi-Fi deployments, 802.1x, and EAP-PEAP.
• Experience with Big-IP F5 LTM/APM cloud edition for load balancing and application traffic management.
• Expertise in WAN technologies such as Ethernet, MPLS VPN, Frame Relay, T1/T3, and OC standards.
• Strong proficiency in networking protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NAT, SNMP, SSL, HTTP, RTP, SIP, and QoS.
• Hands-on experience with AAA (RADIUS/TACACS) architecture and security protocols.
• Familiarity with WAN optimization technologies and best practices for optimizing network performance.
• Proficiency in VPN technologies (site-to-site and remote access) and secure network connectivity.
• Proficient in network vulnerability mitigation, including vulnerability assessment, patch management, and risk management.
• Strong experience with penetration testing, risk assessments, and incident response processes to identify and address security weaknesses in both cloud and on-premises environments.
• Experience with Audit/SIEM solutions (e.g., IPS/IDS, Nessus scanning, Anti-virus, vulnerability management) for real-time network monitoring and threat detection
• Cisco certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent networking certifications are required
• AWS Certification (e.g., AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate) is highly preferred.

Professional Experience & Skills:

• Able to assist non-technical users with technical issues and simplify complex concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for conveying technical details effectively to clients, providers, and internal teams.
• Comfortable handling diverse tasks and adjusting priorities in a dynamic environment.

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