We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior IT Network Engineer to lead enterprise-scale networking initiatives, including infrastructure upgrades, data center expansion, wireless modernization, security enhancement, cloud integration, and automation.

Success in this role means delivering high-performance, secure, and scalable network solutions with minimal downtime, collaborating effectively across IT and business teams, and ensuring future-ready infrastructure. This position is critical in supporting our organization's growth, digital transformation, and secure connectivity between on-premises and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and optimize
enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless systems.
Upgrade and expand
data center networks, integrating SAN/NAS storage networking and configuring load balancers.
Modernize enterprise Wi-Fi
, conducting site surveys and deploying Wi-Fi 6/6E with secure onboarding.
Enhance network security
through next-generation firewalls, IDS/IPS, segmentation, VPN with MFA, and zero-trust architectures.
Integrate on-premises networks with cloud
(AWS, Azure, GCP) using VPN, Direct Connect/ExpressRoute, BGP, and hybrid DNS.
Deploy network monitoring and automation
solutions, including configuration backups, compliance checks, and provisioning scripts.
Maintain
accurate documentation
of network architecture, configurations, and change management records.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure
project delivery on schedule and within quality standards
.
Provide
escalation-level support
for complex network incidents and guide junior team members.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or related field.
5–8 years of hands-on enterprise networking experience, including large-scale deployments.

Skills & Competencies:

Strong knowledge of Cisco/Juniper routing & switching, VLAN, OSPF/BGP, QoS, and redundancy protocols (HSRP/VRRP).
Expertise in enterprise firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA/FTD), VPN/MFA, IDS/IPS, and segmentation strategies.
Experience with Wi-Fi 6/6E deployment, site survey tools (Ekahau/AirMagnet), and controller-based WLAN.
Proficiency in cloud networking (AWS VPC, Azure VNet, GCP VPC) and hybrid connectivity.
Familiarity with network monitoring platforms (SolarWinds, PRTG, Zabbix) and automation tools (Python, Ansible).
Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Certifications:

CCNP, JNCIP, AWS Networking Specialty, PCNSE, or equivalent vendor certifications.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Scale:
₹8 L – ₹11 L per annum (depending on experience and certifications).
Health insurance, travel allowances for project deployments, certification reimbursement, and performance-based incentives.

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Responsibilities

Design, implement, and optimize

Upgrade and expand

Modernize enterprise Wi-Fi

Enhance network security

Integrate on-premises networks with cloud

Deploy network monitoring and automation

accurate documentation

project delivery on schedule and within quality standards