Role & responsibilities

- 5+ years of hands-on experience in networking, routing, and switching.
- Deep knowledge of protocols: IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, RIPV2, 802.11, QoS, and other L2/L3 technologies.
- Strong understanding of OSI and TCP/IP models.
- Experience in HLD/LLD network design, planning, and implementation.
- Solid experience with IPv4/IPv6 migration, addressing, and policies.
- Strong understanding of routing & switching platforms (Cisco focus).
- Experience with Palo Alto firewalls, VPNs, SDWAN, remote troubleshooting, and complex problem resolution.
- Knowledge of Cisco ISE, RADIUS authentication, and 802.1X.
- Experience with Global Protect VPN support (policy + client troubleshooting).
- Familiarity with ITIL processes: SLAs, incident/change/release management.
- Experience using ticketing systems (ServiceNow, Remedy).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred candidate profile

Formal education: A Bachelor's degree (BE/BTech/MCA & MBA) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems Management

Professional experience in years: Proven industry experience (5 8 years)

Defined competencies:

Should possess very good knowledge in the areas of :

- Design, configure, and install network systems while enforcing standards and best practices.
- Implement new solutions and enhance the resilience of the current network.
- Maximize network performance through monitoring, root-cause analysis, upgrades, and optimization.




- Perform fault investigations in LAN/WAN environments using data from multiple tools.
- Secure network systems through strong policies, access control, and continuous monitoring.
- Administer firewall environments according to IT security policies.
- Prepare and analyse network operational reports.
- Upgrade network appliances to stable firmware releases and maintain compliance.
- Configure routing/switching devices, firewalls, and IP telephony services.
- Provide remote support to onsite engineers and end users during installations or issues.
- Perform remote diagnostics and troubleshooting during deployments.
- Conduct capacity management and auditing of IP addressing and hosted data center resources.
- Collaborate closely with project management, L3 engineers, and the service desk.
- Communicate with customers for initial requirements and technical clarifications.
- Manage media capacity, run health checks, resolve alerts, and monitor system security.
- Support network security assessments and post-assessment activities.

Preferable (Nice to have) skill

- Relevant professional certifications, such as ITIL, CCNP, CWNP certifications

Other Skills

- Ability to quickly understand complex concepts and use technology for modeling, analysis, or automation.
- Robust communication skills, capable of explaining complex topics to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong teamwork mindset with excellent customer service, negotiation, listening, and problemsolving abilities.

📌 Network Engineer (Pune)
🏢 KSB
📍 Pune