▷ (Immediate Start) Network Patching Engineer

Hello,

We are hiring for "Network Patching Engineer".

Exp : 8+Years

Loc : PAN INDIA

Notice period : Immediate joiners(notice period served or serving candidate)

NOTE : We are looking for Immediate joiners(notice period served or serving candidate)

Apply only If you are Immediate joiners(notice period served or serving candidate)

Apply only if you are having 8+Years of relevant experience as per the JD.

Job Description :

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Patching Engineer to lead and manage network patching activities across enterprise infrastructure. This role requires deep technical expertise in patching methodologies, strong vendor management skills, and the ability to coordinate communication across teams and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Cisco TAC and vendor-specific patching manuals to ensure compliance, security, and minimal downtime during patching cycles.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and execute patching activities on network devices (switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, etc.).
• Manage and prioritize patching queues to ensure timely remediation of vulnerabilities.
• Develop detailed patching plans including pre-checks, impact analysis, and rollback strategies.
• Apply and verify firmware / OS upgrades on multi-vendor devices (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, F5, etc.).
• Review and apply vendor-specific manuals and guidelines for patching best practices.
• Act as the primary communicator for patching-related activities—providing clear updates to leadership, IT operations, and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with vendors (e.g., Cisco TAC) for troubleshooting, patch validation, and escalations.
• Ensure compliance with organizational security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Mentor and guide junior network team members in patching activities and documentation.

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