Job Description
Role – Network Specialist
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nExperience
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- Minimum 8+ years of hands-on experience in the Networking domain.n
- Prior experience in the Retail industry preferred.n
- Strong working knowledge of:n
- Routing & Switching, Firewall Management, Load Balancers, Wi‑Fi Technologies, IPS/IDS ,Proxy Solutions , ISP Link Managementn
- Proven experience managing large projects across the full project lifecycle.n
- Preference for candidates with strong core networking backgrounds and leadership experience.n
- Practical experience with network monitoring, diagnostics, and analytics tools.n

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nEducation & Certifications
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- B.E. / B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.n
- CCNA is mandatory; CCNP/CCIE certification preferred.n

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nRoles & Responsibilities
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nNetwork Operations & Planning
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- Lead, plan, and oversee all activities of the Network Operations team, including implementation, review, and monitoring of key business projects.n




- Collaborate with cross-functional leadership teams to align network operations with organizational goals.n
- Manage network performance, proactively identify issues, minimize customer impact, and ensure optimal service delivery.n

nNetwork Management & Technical Expertise
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- Solid experience in IP networking, switching, routing, and deep packet analysis using tools for routers, switches, WLAN, WAN optimizers, and load balancers.n
- Expert understanding of routing and switching protocols, with required hands‑on experience in Fortinet SDWAN (Software‑Defined WAN), Meraki LAN & Wireless.n
- Solid understanding of routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP) and switching; hands‑on experience with MPLS, QoS, and VoIP.n

nSecurity & Information Security
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- Experience with firewalls, proxy, VPN, IPS/IDS, and knowledge of security incident response processes and best practices.n
- Implement and support security standards like PCI‑DSS for network de

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