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Network Administrator - Routing & Switching

Network Administrator - Routing & Switching

HireIT ConsultantsThiruvananthapuram
30+ days ago
Job description

Position : Network Administrator

Qualification : BE / B.Tech in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or related field

Experience : Minimum 5 years (preferably with OEM exposure)

Location : Thrivendram

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Responsibilities :

  • Manage, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, WLAN, Firewalls, Routers, Switches, VPN, Load Balancers).
  • Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive solutions to ensure high availability and reliability.
  • Perform installation, upgrades, and patching of network devices in line with OEM best practices.
  • Work closely with OEM vendors for escalations, RCA (Root Cause Analysis), and support.
  • Implement and enforce network security policies including firewalls, IDS / IPS, and access control.
  • Manage IP addressing, routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), and network segmentation (VLANs, MPLS).
  • Conduct periodic network audits, capacity planning, and performance optimization.
  • Provide L2 / L3 support for incidents and service requests.
  • Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and SOPs.
  • Support disaster recovery planning and implementation of high-availability solutions.

Required Skills & Expertise :

  • Strong knowledge of Cisco / Juniper / Aruba / Palo Alto / Fortinet or other OEM networking technologies.
  • Hands-on experience with Routing & Switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS).
  • Experience with firewalls, VPN, IDS / IPS, Load balancers, Wireless Controllers.
  • Familiarity with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios, etc.).
  • Understanding of cloud networking (AWS / Azure) and hybrid environments.
  • Knowledge of ITIL processes for incident, change, and problem management.
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
  • OEM certifications (preferred) :

  • Cisco (CCNP / CCIE)
  • Juniper JNCIP / JNCIE
  • Fortinet NSE4+
  • Palo Alto PCNSE
  • (ref : hirist.tech)

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