Sr. Network Engineer (L2)- DRDC (Nagpur)

Summary:

Sr. Network Engineer will be instrumental in ensuring smooth network operations and maintaining a secure, reliable, and scalable network infrastructure. This role demands practical expertise in network configuration, troubleshooting, and managing complex environments, including Data Center and SD-WAN solutions. 
The Sr. Network Engineer  will address escalated issues from L1 support, manage incidents, provide 24x7 operational support, and ensure the prompt resolution of all network-related challenges. This role involves understanding customer requirements, coordinating with relevant stakeholders, addressing queries, and executing activities to develop effective solutions.

Responsibilities:

1. Network Operations & Incident Management:

2. Network Configuration & Troubleshooting:

3. Network Security & Compliance:

4. Design & Documentation:

5. Operational Support & Shift Management:

6. Vendor & Asset Management:

7. Performance Reporting & Audits:

8. Customer Interaction & Problem Solving:

Experience :

1) 4 plus years of working experience on large complex enterprise networks. - Mandatory
2) Must have hands-on experience in protocols/technologies like MPLS (traffic engineering, L2/L3 VPN), BGP-4/MP-BGP, ISIS, OSPF/OSPFv3, EIGRP, RSVP, LDP, VXLAN, Network Access Control, 802.1x, VPN. - Mandatory 3) Experience in Software Defined Network (SDN) & SD-WAN. - Mandatory 4) Hands on experience on multi-vendor / multi-service IP networks, multi-vendor equipment and network protocols. - Mandatory 5) Configuration experience on Network management and monitoring tools - Mandatory 6) Experience in conducting regular Network performance review, Network analysis and running detailed Network improvement plans with Network Providers. - Mandatory 7) Experience on Network Management tools like Cisco ISE, DNAC. - Mandatory 8) Experience in Solution Design and Architecture assessment of large networks - Desirable 9) Experience in Security devices - Added advantage  10)Experience in dealing with banks / financial institutions /NBFCs networks - Added advantage                      11)Proficiency in managing and securing Data Center networks - Desirable

Education :

B.E/ B.Tech/MCA (Computer/IT)/B.Sc (Computers)

Certification:

1) CCNP - Mandatory
2) ITIL Foundation - Desirable

Knowledge:

1) Understanding of OSI model and TCP/IP protocol (IPv4 & IPv6) - Mandatory
2) Knowledge on network capture / analysis tools like Wireshark - Mandatory 3) Knowledge in Network Management and Monitoring tools such as Solarwinds. - Mandatory 4)Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills along with quick learner. - Mandatory 5) Knowledge of Software Defined Network (SDN) & SD-WAN. - Desirable 6) Knowledge on Network & Security devices like firewalls, WAFs, L3 & L2 switches, LBs. - Desirable 7) Knowledge on Cloud Networking - Desirable 8) Knowledge of Network Security devices - Added advantage 9) Knowledge of Network Wireless technologies - Mandatory

Technical Skill :

1) Routing & Switching - Mandatory
2) Software Defined Network (SDN) & SD-WAN - Mandatory 3) MPLS Technology - Mandatory 5) Network Monitoring and Management tools - Mandatory 6) MS Office & MS Visio - Mandatory 7) Network Security - Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Proxy, DDoS - Desirable 8) VPN technologies - Added advantage 9) Wireless - MAndatory