Job Title : Network Engineer (L2 / L3)
Location : Mangalore
Job Description :
We are seeking a highly skilled L2 / L3 Network Engineer to join our Network Operations team in Mangalore. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in routing, switching, and network security, with hands-on experience in managing and troubleshooting complex enterprise networks.
Responsibilities :
- Manage, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, VPN, WLAN).
- Handle network incidents and escalations at L2 / L3 level, ensuring timely resolution.
- Perform root cause analysis for recurring network issues and implement corrective actions.
- Configure and troubleshoot network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
- Collaborate with global network teams to support infrastructure upgrades and migrations.
- Monitor network performance, optimize bandwidth utilization, and ensure high availability.
- Implement network security best practices including ACLs, IPS / IDS, and VPN policies.
- Create and maintain detailed network documentation, diagrams, and change management records.
- Participate in on-call rotation for 24x7 network support.
Required Skills :
Strong knowledge of Routing & Switching protocols – BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, VLANs, VRFs.Hands-on experience with Cisco , Juniper , or Arista network equipment.Experience in firewall management (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA, Checkpoint).Proficiency in network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, NetFlow, Wireshark, SNMP).Familiar with SD-WAN , VPN technologies , and network automation tools .Good understanding of IPv4 / IPv6 addressing, subnetting , and QoS .Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.Preferred Qualifications :
Certifications : CCNP, JNCIP, or equivalent (CCIE is a plus).