Job Title
Network Engineer – Routing, Switching & Security (Alcatel / Nokia)
Experience
- Overall Experience : 10+ years in Networking
- Relevant Experience : 6+ years in Alcatel / Alcatel-Lucent / Nokia networking
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer with deep expertise in Routing, Switching, and Firewall technologies , and extensive hands-on experience with Alcatel / Nokia networking solutions . The role involves designing, implementing, operating, and troubleshooting large-scale enterprise or service provider networks while ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
Key Responsibilities
Routing & Switching
Design, configure, and support enterprise and / or ISP networks using Alcatel / Nokia switches and routersHands-on experience with OmniSwitch & OmniRouter platformsConfigure and troubleshoot VLANs, Trunking, STP / RSTP / MSTP, LACP, VRRPImplement and manage IP routing protocols :OSPF, BGP, RIP, Static RoutingHandle LAN, WAN, MAN environments with high availability requirementsFirewall & Network Security
Configure, manage, and troubleshoot firewalls (any of the following) :FortiGate, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Check Point (at least one mandatory)Implement NAT, ACLs, VPNs (IPSec / SSL)Perform security hardening and policy optimizationSupport incident response and security troubleshootingOperations & Troubleshooting
Perform L2 / L3 troubleshooting for complex network issuesAnalyze packet captures and logs to identify root causesSupport 24x7 production environments and handle escalationsPerform firmware / software upgrades and network migrationsDesign & Documentation
Create network designs, HLD / LLD , and implementation plansMaintain accurate network documentation and SOPsProvide technical guidance to junior engineersVendor & Stakeholder Management
Coordinate with vendors, OEMs, and service providersParticipate in technical discussions with internal teams and customersMandatory Skills
Alcatel / Alcatel-Lucent / Nokia Networking – 6+ yearsRouting & Switching – Enterprise / ISP levelFirewall configuration & troubleshootingStrong knowledge of TCP / IP, OSI modelHands-on troubleshooting in production environmentsGood to Have Skills
Data Center NetworkingLoad Balancers (F5, Citrix)Network Monitoring Tools (SolarWinds, SNMP, NMS)Automation / Scripting (Python, Ansible – basic)Certifications (Preferred)
Alcatel / Nokia NRS / SRACCNP / CCIENSE / PCNSE / CCSA