Hardware & Network Engineer – Infrastructure & Security

SIONIQ; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Hyderabad is seeking a Hardware & Network Engineer. This role involves ensuring infrastructure readiness and network reliability, managing firewall security, and integrating RFID systems across enterprise environments. The ideal candidate should have 4–8 years of experience in network engineering, be proficient with firewall configurations, and have experience in retail or multi-location setups. Strong problem-solving skills are essential, as is the ability to maintain high uptime and security standards post-deployment.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in hardware and network engineering.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, VLAN, and Subnetting.
• Hands-on experience with firewall configuration.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware deployments across retail and enterprise environments.
• Configure LAN/WAN environments for multi-branch setups.
• Maintain and document firewall rules and security logs.

Skills

Hardware and Network Engineering

Network Optimization

Firewall Configuration

RFID Hardware Handling

Problem Solving

Tools

Fortinet

SonicWall

MikroTik

Job description

Role Overview

The Hardware & Network Engineer is responsible for ensuring infrastructure readiness, network reliability, firewall security governance, and RFID hardware integration across enterprise client environments. This is a high-accountability role responsible for deployment stability, infrastructure compliance, and security posture during and after go-live.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Deployment & Governance

• Lead hardware deployments across retail and enterprise environments.
• Validate infrastructure readiness before ERP go-live.
• Maintain preventive maintenance standards.
• Document infrastructure configurations and network topology.

Network Architecture & Reliability

• Configure LAN/WAN environments across multi-branch setups.
• Implement VLAN segmentation and IP addressing schemes.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and performance bottlenecks.
• Maintain network optimization standards.

Firewall & Security Governance

• Configure and manage firewall rules (Fortinet, Sophos, SonicWall, MikroTik preferred).
• Implement VPN connectivity (site-to-site & remote access).
• Maintain firewall change logs and documentation.
• Ensure secure perimeter control across deployments.

RFID Infrastructure Integration

• Deploy and validate RFID readers and antennas.
• Troubleshoot scanning inconsistencies.
• Ensure synchronization with ERP systems.
• Maintain structured RFID installation checklist.

Success Metrics

• Zero critical infrastructure failures during go-live.
• 99%+ infrastructure uptime post-deployment.
• Complete documentation coverage.
• No unresolved high-risk security gaps post implementation.
• Minimal infrastructure-related escalations within 30 days.

Required Qualifications

• 4–8 years in hardware and network engineering.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLAN, Subnetting).
• Hands-on firewall configuration experience.
• RFID hardware handling preferred.
• Retail or multi-location environment experience preferred.