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Lead Network Engineer

PeoplefyBangalore

30+ days ago

Job description

Job Title : Lead Network Engineer

Location : Bengaluru, India

Role Overview :

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Network Engineer with strong expertise in Cellular (4G / 5G / Private LTE), Wi-Fi / WLAN, and LoRaWAN technologies. The candidate will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and maintaining industrial-grade network infrastructures, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security across mission-critical environments. This role requires strong hands-on technical depth, leadership, and experience working in complex RF and IP transport systems.

Key Responsibilities :

Network Design & Architecture :

Design and deploy advanced cellular (4G / 5G / Private LTE), Wi-Fi / WLAN, and LoRaWAN networks for industrial and enterprise use cases.
Architect RF-based IP transport systems ensuring high availability and low latency.
Define network hardware and software standards for harsh / field & Operations :
Configure, implement, and optimize Wi-Fi / WLAN solutions (Aruba, Cisco, Ruckus, Intel, Extreme, Firetide, Meraki).
Integrate IoT and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) connectivity with secure, scalable network solutions.
Develop and execute test plans, validation strategies, and performance benchmarking.
Provide Tier-3 escalation support for complex networking issues.

Automation & Optimization :

Develop network automation scripts (Python, Ansible, etc.) to improve deployment and monitoring efficiency.

Drive SDN, NFV, and network slicing implementations for industrial applications.

Optimize QoS, bandwidth utilization, and low-latency communication channels.

Security & Compliance :

Implement network security policies, firewalls, and VPNs ensuring compliance with industry standards (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).

Conduct risk assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability management.

Ensure disaster recovery strategies and high-availability architectures are in place.

Collaboration & Documentation :

Work with vendors, OEMs, and global support teams for escalations, integrations, and upgrades.

Prepare HLD / LLD (High-Level & Low-Level Designs), technical documentation, and implementation guides.

Actively participate in industry forums, POCs, and technology evaluations to recommend future roadmap.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

Education : B.Tech / BE in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related field.

Experience : 10+ years of networking experience with at least 5+ years in industrial / field-grade networking.

Technical Expertise :

Cellular (4G / 5G / Private LTE) : EPC, gNodeB, Core integration, slicing, private LTE deployments.

Wi-Fi / WLAN : Design, deployment, and troubleshooting across multi-vendor ecosystems (Aruba, Cisco, Ruckus, Extreme, Meraki).

LoRaWAN : Gateway and network server deployments, device provisioning, integration with cloud platforms.

Protocols : TCP / IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLAN, VXLAN, SD-WAN, SNMP, MQTT, CoAP.

Security : Firewalls, IPS / IDS, VPNs, PKI, Zero Trust Networking.

Cloud / Edge : Experience with cloud-managed networking (AWS IoT Core, Azure IoT Hub, GCP IoT) and edge computing integration.

Tools : Wireshark, NetFlow, SolarWinds, Ansible, Python scripting for automation.

Preferred Certifications (Good to Have) :

CCNP / CCIE (Enterprise or Wireless)

Aruba Certified Design Expert (ACDX) or equivalent WLAN certifications

5G / Private LTE vendor certifications (Nokia, Ericsson, Huawei, Qualcomm)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or CISM

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