Senior Network Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer to develop and maintain functional and secure networks. You will mentor a team of engineers to troubleshoot and optimize our networks for our users. In this role, you should have excellent problem- Solving skills and thorough knowledge of network administration and architecture. If you’re also passionate about security and data protection, it will be added advantage. Your goal will be to establish networks that cater to airport customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy functional networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN) Configure and install software, servers, routers and other network devices. Resolving issues that tiers of support have escalated and mentoring team members and addressing user need.
• Monitor network performance and integrity.
• Resolve issues tiers of support have escalated by troubleshooting cloud and local infrastructure. Automate tasks and monitor their effectiveness.
• Create, oversee and test security measures (e.g. access authentication and disaster recovery) Communicate with users when needed.
• Maintain complete technical documentation.
• Suggest improvements to network performance, capacity and scalability.
• Prepare HLD & LLD, generate configuration template for network changes, and harden network devices. Vendor/OEM coordination for POC's and project implementation.
• Analyse network traffic patterns, conduct capacity planning, and fine-tune network configuration to improve performance and ensure efficient utilization of network resources.
• Prepare SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for projects, operating teams with escalation framework.

Requirements and skills:

• Solid background in network administration and architecture.
• In depth understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocol l (e.g. BGP, OSPF).
• Familiarity with access control models and network security.
• Knowledge of coding languages for scripting (e.g., Python, Perl).
• Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring and analysis tools (e.g. SolarWinds network tools) .
• Solid understanding of network operating systems (JUNOS, Cisco IOS).
• Ability to work independently.
• Must have hands on experience in protocols/technologies like MPLS (traffic engineering, L2/L3 VPN), BGP4/MPLS, BGP, ISIS, OSPF/OSPFv3, EIGRP, RSVP, LDP, VXLAN, Network Access Control, 802.1x, VPN.

Mandatory

• Experience in Software Defined Network (SDN) & SD-WAN. - Mandatory
• Extensive experience leading and managing complex internetworking solutions from design to implementation. Mandatory.
• Experience of multi-vendor / multi-service IP networks, multi-vendor equipment and network protocols. - Mandatory
• Experience in Solution Design and Architecture assessment of large networks – Mandatory.
• Experience on network management tools like Cisco ISE, DNAC. - Mandatory
• Understanding of OSI model and TCP/IP protocol (IPv4 & IPv6) - Mandatory
• Knowledge on network capture / analysis tools like Wireshark - Mandatory
• Knowledge in Network Management and Monitoring tools such as SolarWinds. – Mandatory
• Knowledge of Software Defined Network (SDN) & SD-WAN. - Mandatory
• Knowledge on Network & Security devices like firewalls, WAFs, L3 & L2 switches, LBs - Mandatory
• MS Office & MS Visio- Mandatory
• Knowledge of Network Security devices - Added advantage.
• Knowledge on Telecom domain - Added advantage.
• Routing & Switching - Mandatory
• Excellent skills on Software Defined Network (SDN) & SD-WAN - Mandatory
• MPLS Technology - Mandatory
• VPN technologies - Mandatory
• Network monitoring and management tools - Mandatory.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills along with quick learner.
• Network Security - Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Proxy – Mandatory

Qualifications

• B. Tech or M. Tech
• Industry-related experience as a Senior Network Engineer or Network Administrator
• Professional certification (e.g. CCNP, CCDP)
• Graduation in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
• Must have handled minimum 15 members of team size - Mandatory
• Experience in Security devices – Desirable.