Senior Network & IT Engineer

Work Location: Yashobhoomi Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), Dwarka Sec 25, New Delhi

The Senior Network Engineer / Network Manager is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end IT infrastructure and ensuring high availability network operations across the Yashobhoomi convention complex. The role includes planning, implementing, and maintaining network systems, server environments, wireless Environment and large-scale event IT setups. The position to coordinate with vendors, and act as the technical lead during major conferences, exhibitions, and VIP events

Key Responsibilities

- Plan, maintain and manage IT infrastructure including networking and WiFi systems for events.
- Vendor / Stakeholder / Client Coordination • Manage IT requirements and coordinate with ISPs, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver seamless technology solutions

Core Responsibilities:

- Design and implement security solutions across LAN/WLAN/WAN environments.
- Configure and manage security tools: firewall, intrusion detection systems, VPN
- Capable of describing in detail, maintaining and troubleshooting Wireless Campus technologies in the scope of an end-to-end wireless service
- Hands-on experience implementing, administering, monitoring, managing, and troubleshooting Wireless environments
- solid knowledge with Cisco wireless technologies, including Cisco WLC and vWLC controllers
- Comfortable with Corporate wireless, guest wireless and mission-critical factory environments
- Operational understanding of network security principles and practices, DOT1X, MAB, Port security and Cisco ISE.
- Experience with Cisco Wireless, expertise in WLAN standards, Cisco WLC 8500/9800/5508, IOS-XE, 802.1X authentication, and Cisco certifications (CCNA/CCNP/CCIE Wireless preferred)
- Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco wireless infrastructure, handle L2/L3 escalations, perform IOS upgrades, conduct wireless surveys, and interact with clients
- Deep understanding of WLAN technologies, network management, and security,



including IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax WLAN standards and industry best practices.
- Excellent understanding of Cisco wireless infrastructure and architecture.
- Hands on Experience on Cisco WLC models like 9800, 8500, 5508 with HA SSO and all models of Cisco APs including wave 2 and next generation 9100 series APs.
- Deploy and configure WLC in HA mode and test / validate / document HA capabilities
- Must have experience on next generation wireless solutions IOS-XE (9800 WLC and 9100 AP).
- Experience on 802.1X Authentication protocols WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise, Web portal authentication, Role based access control (RBAC) Policies.
- Solid knowledge and recent experience with current and upcoming wireless RF standards on Wi-Fi, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be.
- Extensive knowledge of security protocols and authentication (Wi-Fi Protected Access [WPA2/WPA3], Extensible Authentication Protocol-Transport Layer Security [EAP-TLS], Extensible Authentication Protocol-PEAP, 802.1X, Authentication, Authorization, Accounting [AAA]) and Multi-Factor Authentication.
- Level 3 skills and knowledge on wireless protocols, traffic flow, end to end wireless network topology, encryption, and roaming architecture.
- The ideal candidate should have robust hands-on expertise in Cisco ISE authentication troubleshooting, posture assessment, endpoint profiling, and production support operations
- Coordinate with Cisco TAC when required.
- Provide day-to-day operational support for Cisco ISE 3.x infrastructure
- Monitor and maintain Cisco ISE services and authentication workflows
- Handle production incidents and ensure minimal downtime
- Design, deploy,



and maintain Cisco ISE for wired, wireless, and VPN access
control.
Develop and enforce NAC policies based on user identity, device posture,
and security compliance.
Integrate Cisco ISE with third-party security tools (e.g., Fortinet, Palo Alto) Mandatory
- Manage RADIUS, TACACS+, and 802.1X authentication services.
Monitor and respond to network access violations and security incidents.
Maintain endpoint profiling, guest access, and BYOD onboarding
workflows.

Nice to have skills

- Solid hands-on Experience in cisco switches and Technologies as VTP, STP, HSRP,VRRP, ACL, port-channel, VLAN TRUNK, VLAN,
- Firewall management, IDS/IPS, Palo Alto with Panorama
- Fortigate firewalls management and hands-on experience
- Implement, and maintain wireless networks across multiple locations and within each single site.
- Support the setup and roll-out of monitoring and management solutions
- Collaboration & Integration
- Support integration with:
- Active Directory (AD)
- Cisco WLC
- Access Points
- Security & Access Control
- Experience with:
- Cisco AnyConnect Posture
- Endpoint Profiling
- Posture Policies

Required Qualifications

- Bachelors degree in IT/Computer Science

Experience: Minimum 5 years relevant experience (events/hospitality preferred)

Certifications:
Desired: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Wireless / CCNP Wireless /CCIE Wireless
Good to have: Certified Wireless Network Administrator-CWNA/CWDP/CWSP/CWAP

Work closely with:

Network teams

Security teams

Endpoint teams

Required Skills Core Technical Skills

- Strong hands-on experience with Cisco ISE 3.x
- Good understanding of Cisco ISE architecture:
- PAN
- MnT
- PSN

- Expertise in:

- 802.1X
- RADIUS
- TACACS+
- EAP protocols

Interested candidates please share your updated resume on [email protected]

The position is offered on a fixed-term contract, subject to renewal on a year-to-year basis.

📌 Senior Network & IT Engineer (New Delhi)
🏢 Kinexin Convention Management
📍 New Delhi