Network Engineer

About Aspire - IITB Research Park Foundation (IITBRPF):

In 2016, the Ministry of Education entrusted IIT Bombay with a pivotal mission: to establish the Research Park within the sprawling campus in Powai, Mumbai. This led to the creation of ASPIRE the IIT Bombay Research Park Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to catalysing innovation and research with real-world impact.

Inspired by globally successful research park models, ASPIRE (Applied Science Park for Innovation Research & Entrepreneurship) emerges as the epicenter, that connects knowledge, expertise, and resources seamlessly, fostering a strong and collaborative industry-academia ecosystem with a global outlook.

We cultivate R&D partnerships which evolve into a thriving innovation hub, advancing technologies with meaningful societal impact. Our industry-centric workspaces facilitate collaborative development, while students gain invaluable corporate research exposure, enriching the nations talent pool. Its a dynamic ecosystem where academia, industry, and students converge to drive innovation and uphold academic excellence.

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Network Engineer to manage the office-wide network infrastructure, including connectivity in meeting rooms, auditoriums, and office workspaces. This role is essential to ensure seamless, secure, and high-performance network services that support both day-to-day operations and special events.

The ideal candidate will ensure reliable connectivity, high-speed internet, secure network access, and seamless AV support for business operations and events. This role demands hands-on technical expertise, proactive problem-solving, and close collaboration with IT, facilities, and AV teams.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Plan, deploy, and manage the network infrastructure (LAN, Wi-Fi, switches, routers, firewalls) across the entire office, including all meeting rooms, conference rooms and the auditorium.

Ensure uninterrupted high-speed internet and internal connectivity for employees, visitors, and events.

Maintain, and monitor firewalls and perform regular firewall rule audits, cleanup, and optimization.

Collaborate with security teams to implement firewall policies aligned with compliance standards

Configure and maintain network devices, including managing VLANs, IP assignments, and wireless controllers.

Monitor network performance using tools and proactively resolve bottlenecks or outages.

Support AV systems and live-streaming network requirements for meetings and events in auditoriums and conference rooms.

Provide technical support to users for network and connectivity issues.

Maintain strong network security through firewalls, VPNs, access controls, and regular security audits.

Coordinate with ISPs and hardware vendors for service delivery, maintenance, and upgrades.

Perform routine maintenance, firmware updates, and upgrades on network hardware.

Maintain documentation of network topology, device configurations, and change logs.

Ensure regular backups and implement disaster recovery protocols.

Skills and Expertise:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

5-7 years of experience as a Network Engineer or similar role.

Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VLANs etc.) and network security.

Experience with managing Cisco, Legrand, or similar network equipment.

Familiarity with AV/VC systems and how they interface with the network (Zoom Rooms, Microsoft Teams Rooms, etc.).

Experience with firewall configuration and network security best practices.

Proficient in using network monitoring and diagnostic tools.

Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.

Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CompTIA Network+ will be preferred.

Experience managing networks in smart offices or hybrid work environments.

Familiarity with structured cabling and network infrastructure planning.

We are an equal-opportunity employer.