We are seeking a skilled and experienced Cisco Network Engineer with 4 to 5 years of hands-on experience in managing and troubleshooting enterprise network infrastructures. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Cisco networking technologies, routing and switching, network security, and WAN / LAN environments.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design, configure, and maintain Cisco routers, switches, firewalls , and other network devices
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues related to routing, switching, or connectivity
- Monitor network performance and ensure high availability and security across LAN / WAN infrastructure
- Manage and configure Cisco IOS devices , VLANs , STP , HSRP , EtherChannel , NAT , and ACLs
- Implement and maintain network security using firewalls (ASA, Firepower), VPNs, and secure access controls
- Support and configure wireless networks , network segmentation, and QoS policies
- Perform regular network maintenance, patching, firmware upgrades, and backups
- Document network configurations, diagrams, and change logs
- Collaborate with IT teams on projects involving network architecture and security improvements
- Respond to and resolve network-related incidents and participate in root cause analysis
- Support disaster recovery planning and network failover testing
- Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation or scheduled maintenance windows when required
Required Skills :
4 to 5 years of experience in Cisco network engineering rolesHands-on experience with Cisco routers , switches , and firewalls (ASA / Firepower)Strong knowledge of TCP / IP , BGP , OSPF , EIGRP , MPLS , and WAN technologiesProficient in VLAN , Trunking , Spanning Tree , NAT / PAT , and ACL configurationExperience with Cisco wireless controllers and access pointsFamiliarity with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios)Understanding of IPSec , SSL VPNs , and secure remote access configurationsExperience with Cisco Prime , DNAC , or other network management platformsBasic scripting knowledge (Python, Bash, etc.) is a plusExcellent troubleshooting and analytical skillsPreferred Qualifications :
Cisco Certifications such as CCNA , CCNP (Routing & Switching or Enterprise)Experience with Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) and Cisco FMCExposure to cloud networking (Azure / AWS / GCP) and SD-WAN technologiesFamiliarity with ITIL processes and change management proceduresExperience working in a large-scale enterprise or data center environmentSoft Skills :
Strong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamDetail-oriented and proactive in issue identification and resolutionStrong documentation and organizational skillsWillingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environmentSkills Required
Cisco Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Vlans, Stp