Senior Network Engineer

Job Title: Senior Network Engineer

Location: Coimbatore

Job Type: Full-Time

Experience: 7 - 8 years

Immediate joiners or notice period of less than 10 days are needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing network infra with 24/7 support environment and provide 99% network up time
• Managing & Troubleshooting of LAN, VLAN, Web filter, IP routing, LACP, Wireless & WAN networks
• Hands on experience on Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco switches, HP Procurve, Aruba Wireless
• Good to have knowledge on F5 load balancer, ClearPass, Aruba Wireless IAP/ Controller based Radius Integration
• Develop, test, and maintain Ansible for network automation.
• Monitor network performance and implement improvements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve advanced network issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure network reliability and security.
• Mentor junior network engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Maintain comprehensive network documentation and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Extensive experience as a Senior Network Engineer, with a focus on senior-level responsibilities.
• Knowledge in Ansible for network automation.
• Deep understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF).
• Experience with network hardware (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, CPNSA) are highly desirable.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with cloud networking (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Familiarity with other automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Puppet).
• Knowledge of network security best practices.
• Knowledge in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, SolarWinds).
• Understanding of SDWAN (Software-Defined Networking) technologies.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with VPN and remote access solutions.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and frameworks.