Mandatory Skills

- Advanced networking concepts – TCP/IP, MPLS, BGP
- Strong understanding of Network Security
- Hands-on experience with Linux (Mandatory) and/or Solaris
- Experience with SNMP, network monitoring, and network management tools
- Solid knowledge of networking protocols and packet analysis
- Scripting experience using Python, Bash, Shell, or Perl
- Experience troubleshooting Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking issues
- Hands-on experience in Linux, networking, and communication protocols (Mandatory)

Key Responsibilities

- Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure.
- Troubleshoot complex Layer 2/Layer 3 network issues across production environments.
- Configure and maintain routing protocols including BGP and MPLS-based networks.
- Monitor network performance using SNMP and enterprise monitoring tools.
- Perform network performance tuning, fault isolation, and root cause analysis.
- Administer Linux servers supporting networking applications and services.
- Develop scripts to automate network administration, monitoring, and reporting tasks.
- Analyze packet captures using tools such as Wireshark or tcpdump.
- Implement and maintain network security policies, firewall rules, and access controls.




- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve infrastructure issues.
- Support change management, maintenance windows, and disaster recovery activities.
- Prepare technical documentation, SOPs, and network diagrams.
- Participate in on-call support for critical network incidents.

Required Technical Skills

Networking

- TCP/IP
- MPLS
- BGP
- VLAN
- STP
- OSPF
- Routing & Switching
- DNS
- DHCP
- NAT
- VPN
- QoS

Security

- Firewall fundamentals
- ACLs
- IPSec
- Network hardening
- IDS/IPS concepts

Operating Systems

- Linux (Mandatory)
- Solaris (Preferred)

Monitoring & Tools

- SNMP
- Wireshark
- tcpdump
- SolarWinds / Nagios / Zabbix / PRTG (or equivalent)
- Network Management Systems (NMS)

Scripting

- Python
- Bash
- Shell
- Perl (Preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related field.
- CCNP Enterprise, CCIE, JNCIP, RHCE, or equivalent certifications are an advantage.
- Experience in enterprise data centers, telecom, ISP, or managed services environments.
- Exposure to network automation tools such as Ansible is a plus.

Pay: ₹1,000,000.00 - ₹2,500,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Network Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 TalentNest Solutions
📍 Bengaluru