Job Title : L2 Network Engineer
Location : Bangalore, India
Employment Type : Full-time
Experience : 5+ Years
Job Overview :
We are seeking an experienced L2 Network Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in Routing, Switching, Firewall management, and Wireless technologies . The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security across all environments.
Key Responsibilities :
- Perform day-to-day network operations, including configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
- Manage and support LAN, WAN, and WLAN networks to ensure seamless connectivity and performance.
- Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements.
- Handle L2-level escalations, perform root cause analysis, and provide permanent fixes.
- Collaborate with vendors and L3 teams for complex issue resolution and network upgrades.
- Implement and maintain network security policies, including firewall rules and access controls.
- Participate in network change management, documentation, and configuration backup activities.
- Support network expansion, migration, and infrastructure enhancement projects.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.5+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise network operations.Strong knowledge of Routing (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP) and Switching (VLAN, STP, Trunking) .Hands-on experience with Firewalls (Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Fortigate, or Cisco ASA).Good understanding of Wireless technologies (Cisco, Aruba, Ruckus, or equivalent).Experience with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, or Nagios).Familiarity with ITIL process framework and ticketing systems (ServiceNow, Remedy, etc.).Relevant certifications such as CCNA / CCNP / Fortinet NSE / Palo Alto PCNSE will be an advantage.Strong analytical, communication, and troubleshooting skills.