Mandatory Skills
Advanced networking concepts – TCP/IP, MPLS, BGP
Robust 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 settings.
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