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Lead Network Engineer

Lead Network Engineer

ConfidentialGurugram, Gurgaon / Gurugram, India
8 days ago
Job description

Position : Network Lead : L2 / L3 Engineer

Experience : 8-10 years

Location : Gurugram / Nykaa Tech Centre

Employment Type : [Full-time]

Roles and Responsibilities :

  • Design & Implementation : Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance

end to end of complex network infrastructure utilizing Cisco, Fortinet, and Aruba

wireless devices to ensure reliable and secure networking environments. The

environment may vary from offices to huge warehouses and retail stores.

  • Deployment Planning & Execution : Plan and lead the execution of
  • comprehensive network deployment projects. Oversee tasks including work

    planning, scheduling, metrics tracking, training, and resource management to

    ensure successful project execution.

  • Network Configuration : Configure and manage routers, switches, and other
  • network devices for high availability, redundancy, and scalability. Ensure optimal

    routing and switching configurations are implemented.

  • Firewall & Wireless Implementation : Implement and manage FortiGate, Palo
  • Alto, firewalls to secure network infrastructure, ensuring compliance with

    security protocols and best practices.

  • Troubleshooting & Support : Troubleshoot and resolve issues with routing
  • protocols (OSPF, BGP), switching configurations (VLAN, trunking), and network

    device issues (routers, switches). Provide advanced troubleshooting and support

    to ensure uptime and high-performance network systems.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration : Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • (Security, Infrastructure, etc.) to ensure smooth integration of new technologies

    and solutions into the existing network infrastructure.

  • Network Monitoring & Performance : Regularly monitor network performance to
  • identify bottlenecks, resolve issues, and make recommendations based on

    network performance analysis and data insights.

  • Wireless Integration : Implement and support Cisco, Aruba, Juniper wireless
  • solutions, ensuring seamless integration with other network systems and

    Fortinet security appliances for comprehensive network management.

  • Routing Protocols & VLAN Configuration : Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot
  • complex routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, and VLAN configurations across

    Aruba and Fortinet platforms.

  • Network Access Control : Work with Aruba ClearPass for advanced network
  • access control, ensuring a secure and compliant network environment.

  • Centralized Logging & Monitoring : Implement Fortinet's FortiSIEM / Analyzer for
  • centralized logging, monitoring, and analysis, ensuring proactive management of

    network security events.

  • Mentorship & Training : Mentor and provide technical training to L1 and L2
  • engineers on Aruba and Fortinet technologies, supporting knowledge

    development and skill enhancement.

  • Knowledge Base & Documentation : Assist in creating and maintaining
  • knowledge bases and technical documentation for internal use, ensuring that

    network configurations and procedures are well-documented.

  • Change Management & Handover : Implement network changes, test
  • configurations, and ensure a smooth handover to the customer, following

    change management protocols.

    Job Requirements :

  • Experience : 8-10 years as a Network Engineer, with at least 6 years in
  • operational support or management roles in networking.

  • Technical Expertise :
  • o Strong troubleshooting skills and experience with SD-WAN, LAN

    segmentation, Cisco switches, routers, and wireless devices (Access

    Points & Controllers).

    o Expertise in firewalls, including Fortinet, Checkpoint, Cisco ASA, and

    others.

    o Experience with Riverbed bandwidth optimizers, F5 Load Balancers, and

    NetScaler.

  • Certifications :
  • o CCNA / CCNP (mandatory), with a deep understanding of routing

    protocols, VLANs, and network design.

    o Experience in configuring and managing FortiGate firewalls and Cisco

    ASA firewalls.

    o Wireless Experience of Heat Map Creation using Ekahu will be add on

  • Network Management Tools : Experience with Aruba Wireless solutions and
  • managing wireless networks. Familiarity with Fortinet's FortiSIEM / Analyzer is a

    plus.

  • Skills :
  • o Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to

    explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

    o Ability to identify potential network failures and provide solutions before

    they impact operations.

  • Additional Skills :
  • o Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary

    team.

    o Ability to create and update knowledge bases and contribute to technical

    documentation.

    o Hands on experience of HLD & LLD creation for documentation

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    Skills Required

    Netscaler, Fortinet, Cisco Asa, Vlan, Bgp, Aruba, Fortigate, Cisco Switches, Riverbed, Cisco, Ospf

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