IBM Looking for Network Engineer at Kolkata, West Bengal

IBM; Kolkata; On-site; INR 6,00,000 - 12,00,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Network Engineer, where you will design and deploy cutting-edge networking solutions. This role offers the chance to work with advanced technologies and collaborate with talented professionals in a dynamic environment. You will be responsible for ensuring network integrity and performance, mentoring team members, and implementing security measures. If you are passionate about technology and eager to tackle unique challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace your individuality and contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of IT infrastructure.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Flexible Working Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Work-Life Balance Programs

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure domain required.
• Professional certification in networking is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy functional networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN).
• Monitor network performance and resolve escalated issues.
• Maintain complete technical documentation and suggest improvements.

Skills

Network Administration

Routing and Switching

TCP/IP Protocols

MPLS

BGP

OSPF

Cisco IOS

Network Security

Troubleshooting Skills

Documentation

Education

Professional Certification (CCIE R&S/DC/SP Lab certified)

5+ years in IT Infrastructure

Tools

SolarWinds

Visio

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Introduction:
System Administrators are the gatekeepers to the many systems that run our company and our clients. As a System Admin with IBM, you will have the opportunity to provide high-value IT services and leverage our leading-edge technology portfolio in our global network. Your work has a direct impact on the day-to-day productivity of our business by ensuring integrity of, and access to, our most important resource: data.

Your Role and Responsibilities:
As a Network Engineer, you are expected to work on Networking products or solutions based on any vendor hardware/vendor operating system software (i.e., vendor agnostic) with little or minimum support from superiors. Typical examples of the other deliverables would be of deploying, managing and implementing networking solutions to address client business requirements.

Responsibilities:

1. Design and deploy functional networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN)
2. Configure and install software, servers, routers and other network devices
3. Testing and configuring software and maintain and repair hardware and peripheral devices
4. Monitor network performance and integrity
5. Resolve issues tiers of support have escalated by troubleshooting MPLS and local infrastructure
6. Automate tasks and monitor their effectiveness
7. Mentor team members on technical issues
8. Create, oversee and test security measures (e.g., access authentication and disaster recovery)
9. Communicate with users when needed
10. Maintain complete technical documentation
11. Suggest improvements to network performance, capacity and scalability
12. Perform troubleshooting to system failures and identify bottlenecks to ensure long term efficiency of network
13. Responsible for Network Documentation using Visio Tools, MS-Power Point
14. Configuration and Troubleshooting of routes, VLAN, QoS
15. Cisco IOS security features and knowledge of security vulnerabilities, threats and attacks

Required Technical and Professional Expertise:

1. A minimum of 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure Domain
2. Professional certification (CCIE R&S/DC/SP Lab certified)
3. Solid background in network administration, monitoring and architecture
4. In-depth understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g., MPLS, BGP, OSPF)
5. Demonstrable experience in Routing and Switching concept (Cisco)
6. Ability to produce RCA of Severity incidents impacting network with minimum support from Superiors/Seniors within team
7. Hands-on experience – Hardware Module, Installation, Configuration, Troubleshooting for the following listed Routers and Switches
8. Routers: Cisco ASR 9010, ASR 9006, ISR 4331, ISR 4351
9. Switches: Nexus NK-C9516, N9K-C93180YC-FX, Nexus 1000v
10. Familiarity with access control models and network security
11. Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring and analysis tools (e.g., SolarWinds network tools)
12. Solid understanding of network operating systems (Cisco IOS, IOS-XR, NX-OS)
13. Sharp troubleshooting skills
14. Ability to work independently
15. Organizational and mentoring skills
16. In-depth experience in configuring and managing Datacentre Cisco Nexus Switches (5K, 7K, 9k)
17. In-depth experience in configuring and managing Datacentre Cisco ASR routers (ASR9K)
18. Knowledge on how BSNL/MTNL infrastructure works for their customers’ WAN links.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise:

1. Having completed CCIE lab certification
2. You love collaborative environments that use agile methodologies to encourage creative design thinking and find innovative ways to develop with cutting edge technologies
3. Ambitious individual who can work under their own direction towards agreed targets/goals with a creative approach to work
4. Intuitive individual with an ability to manage change and proven time management
5. Proven interpersonal skills while contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
6. Up-to-date technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications

About Business Unit:
IBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate – they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world’s most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future. Join us to help build our leading-edge technology portfolio designed for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing.

Your Life @ IBM:
Are you craving to learn more? Prepared to solve some of the world’s most unique challenges? And ready to shape the future for millions of people? If so, then it’s time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities.

Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story. Together, we have the power to make meaningful change – to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone.

It’s time to define your career.

About IBM:
IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

Location Statement:
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For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

Being You @ IBM:
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.