ASIA SSC IT Network Engineer

Valeo Service; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo Service in Chennai invites a network engineer to monitor and maintain our enterprise network infrastructure. You will work with MoVI monitoring tools, FortiGate firewalls, and VPNs, ensuring high availability and rapid incident response.

You will conduct health checks, document configurations, and participate in OJT with a focus on knowledge transfer during onboarding, transitioning to independent network operations and security assessments.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Cisco routers and switches.
• Experience with FortiGate firewalls and VPNs (IPSec/SSL).
• Strong TCP/IP networking fundamentals and enterprise networks.
• Experience with network monitoring platforms and incident response.
• Good documentation and change-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network performance, availability, and latency using Valeo tools (MoVI).
• Investigate alerts and network abnormalities.
• Configure and maintain FortiGate firewall policies, NAT, and routing.
• Manage IPSec/SSL VPN connectivity and security settings.
• Maintain network diagrams and documentation; update after changes.
• Provide OJT and knowledge transfer during onboarding (2–4 weeks).
• Support network security investigations and remediation activities.
• Enable independent network operations after transition period.

Skills

TCP/IP fundamentals

Hands-on network engineering

Cisco routers & switches

FortiGate firewalls

VPN technologies (IPSec/SSL)

Network monitoring tools

Documentation & diagrams

Independent work & multi-priorities

Education

CCNA/CCNP certification

Tools

Wireshark

HPE Aruba wireless/network infra

FortiGate management

Job description

* **Monitor network infrastructure performance, availability, bandwidth utilization, latency, packet loss, and connectivity using Valeo monitoring tools such as MoVI.*** **Proactively investigate monitoring alerts and network abnormalities.*** **Conduct regular network health checks .*** **Identify potential network issues before they impact business operations.*** **Maintain high network availability and reliability.*** **Perform daily network operational tasks and ensure timely resolution of issues.*** **Configure and maintain FortiGate firewall policies, NAT, routing, and security settings.*** **Manage and support IPSec and SSL VPN connectivity.*** **Support network segmentation and access-control requirements.*** **Review firewall rules and identify unnecessary, obsolete, or overly permissive rules.*** **Support security-related investigations and remediation activities.*** **Work with cybersecurity teams to address network security vulnerabilities and incidents.*** **Support endpoint/network security technologies such as Windows Defender and Trellix where required.*** **Maintain up-to-date network diagrams and infrastructure documentation.*** **Maintain IP address, VLAN, subnet, routing, firewall, and network device information.*** **Document network configurations, operational procedures, and troubleshooting procedures.*** **Update documentation following network changes, upgrades, or infrastructure modifications.*** **Create and maintain Knowledge Base articles and operational guides.*** **Receive and provide OJT and knowledge transfer related to Valeo network infrastructure.*** **Complete initial knowledge transfer within a minimum of 2 weeks and a maximum of 4 weeks.*** **Participate in periodic OJT and knowledge-sharing sessions.*** **Maintain and update OJT and operational documentation.*** **Participate in weekly follow-up meetings during the initial transition period, when required.*** **Demonstrate the ability to independently perform daily network operations and troubleshooting after the OJT period.*** **Minimum 3 years of hands-on network engineering experience.*** **Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentals.*** **Practical experience in enterprise network environments.*** **Hands-on experience with Cisco routers and switches.*** **Experience with HPE Aruba wireless/network infrastructure is preferred.*** **Hands-on experience with FortiGate firewalls.*** **Experience with VPN technologies, including IPSec and SSL VPN.*** **Good understanding of VLAN, STP, routing, and switching.*** **Working knowledge of routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP.*** **Experience in network troubleshooting and incident response.*** **Experience with network monitoring tools.*** **Ability to analyze network logs and perform packet-level troubleshooting.*** **Experience with tools such as Wireshark is preferred.*** **Understanding of network security principles and access control.*** **Experience working with Change Management / ITSM processes.*** **Good communication and documentation skills.*** **Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.*** **Experience in an enterprise or manufacturing environment.*** **Experience supporting production networks.*** **Cisco certification such as CCNA or CCNP.*** **Fortinet equivalent experience.*** **HPE Aruba equivalent experience.*** **ITIL / ITSM knowledge or certification.*** **Experience with network monitoring and management platforms.*** **Experience with firewall policy review and network security assessments.*** **Experience with network automation or scripting is a plus.*** **Initial OJT and knowledge transfer: Minimum 2 weeks, maximum 4 weeks.*** **Periodic OJT and knowledge-sharing sessions.*** **Weekly follow-up during the initial transition period, if required.*** **Review and maintain network documentation during the onboarding period.*** **Gradually transition responsibilities from supervised operation to independent network management.**Valeo is a global tech company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility industry. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest innovative companies. We offer a large number of job opportunities that are as diverse as they are rewarding. Whether you are a student seeking an internship, a recent graduate, or an experienced professional, you will find an interesting opportunity at Valeo for you!More information on