Network Engineer

Title: Network Engineer

Company: SS Innovations Private Limited

Working Location: Gurugram, Haryana

Employment Type: Full Time

Relevant Experience: +5 Years

Salary: As per Industry Standards

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced L3 Network Engineer with 3+ years of hands-on experience managing and troubleshooting Firewalls, Layer 3 Routers, and Layer 3 Switches. This role involves designing, configuring, securing, and maintaining complex enterprise networks to ensure high availability, performance, and security of our IT infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage enterprise-level network infrastructure
• Configure and maintain L3 routers (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, MikroTik) and L3 switches
• Install, configure, and manage firewalls (e.g., Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Check Point)
• Troubleshoot complex Layer 3 network issues, including routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, EIGRP
• Monitor network performance and optimize for speed and reliability
• Implement and maintain network security policies, VPNs, and access control
• Conduct regular firmware updates, patching, and vulnerability mitigation
• Support high-availability and disaster recovery solutions
• Maintain detailed network documentation and diagrams
• Collaborate with other IT teams for infrastructure planning, incident response, and audits

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering or administration
• Strong understanding of Layer 3 routing, switching concepts, and IP subnetting
• Hands-on experience with routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
• Proficiency in configuring and managing enterprise firewalls (e.g., Fortinet, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto)
• Solid knowledge of VLANs, STP, QoS, NAT, ACLs, and network segmentation
• Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (Wireshark, SolarWinds, PRTG, etc.)
• Familiarity with network automation/scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible) is a plus
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Bachelors degree in Networking, Computer Science, or equivalent field

Preferred Certifications:

• CCNP / CCNA, Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto PCNSE, or equivalent certifications
• Familiarity with SD-WAN and hybrid cloud networking solutions
• Knowledge of compliance standards like ISO 27001 or PCI-DSS