Switching Engineer

4 - 6 years

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Job Description

Job Title:

Switching Engineer Junior

Location:

North Bangalore, India

Experience:

46 Years

Job Summary:

Switching Engineer (Junior Level)

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Configure, implement, and maintain Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching solutions (Cisco, Juniper, or equivalent).
  • Perform switch installations, upgrades, and patch management.
  • Manage VLAN configurations, trunking, spanning tree, and EtherChannel setup.
  • Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and resolve connectivity issues.
  • Troubleshoot hardware and software network issues related to switches and routers.
  • Collaborate with Network Architects and Senior Engineers to optimize network design and scalability.
  • Participate in incident response and root cause analysis for network outages.
  • Maintain detailed network documentation including topology diagrams and configuration records.
  • Ensure compliance with security and operational standards.
  • Support network automation and monitoring tools to improve efficiency.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 46 years

    of hands-on experience in network switching and routing.
  • Strong understanding of

    Layer 2/3 networking protocols

    such as STP, RSTP, VLANs, trunking, OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP.
  • Experience with

    Cisco IOS / NX-OS

    or equivalent switching platforms.
  • Familiarity with

    network monitoring tools

    (SolarWinds, Nagios, or similar).
  • Knowledge of

    troubleshooting tools

    like Wireshark, Ping, and Traceroute.
  • Understanding of

    network security principles

    , ACLs, and QoS.
  • Good documentation and communication skills.
  • Ability to work in 24x7 or rotational support environment (if applicable).

Preferred / Nice to Have:

  • CCNA or CCNP (Switching/Routing)

    certification.
  • Exposure to

    network automation tools

    (Python, Ansible).
  • Experience with

    data center switching

    and

    SDN technologies

    .
  • Basic understanding of

    firewalls, load balancers

    , and

    wireless networking

    .

Educational Qualification:

  • Bachelor's degree in

    Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication

    , or a related field.

About SMC Squared:

At SMC Squared, people are the foundation of our success. We help leading US and multinational companies accelerate digital transformation by building and managing Global Capability Centres with integrated, high-performing teams. Our people-first approach enables professionals to grow, contribute, and thrive in a collaborative environment.

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