IT Network Engineer

Aquant (India); Goregaon; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquant (India) is seeking an IT Network Engineer to manage IT infrastructure, laptop/desktop setup, disk partitioning, software licensing, and basic network security. You will troubleshoot hardware and software issues, maintain system security, and support day-to-day IT operations across the organization.

The role emphasizes hands-on technical tasks, documentation, asset management, and user access control to ensure smooth functioning of IT services for all employees.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, Networking or related field.
• Hands-on experience in laptop setup, OS installation, and disk partitioning.
• Knowledge of software licensing, installation, and activation.
• Basic networking knowledge: LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP.
• Experience with user account management and access permissions.

Responsibilities

• Laptop & Desktop setup: Install, configure, and maintain laptops/desktops and business apps.
• Disk partitioning: Allocate storage, format drives, and configure systems.
• Software licensing: Install, activate, renew, and ensure license compliance.
• Basic networking: Configure LAN, Wi-Fi, IPs, DNS, DHCP, routers and switches.
• User access management: Grant, modify, revoke permissions for systems and resources.
• Network security: Implement basic security measures, antivirus, and access controls.
• IT support & troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve hardware/software issues.
• Data & system management: Backups, updates, patch management, maintenance.
• IT asset management: Track laptops, desktops, licenses, and IT assets.
• Documentation: Maintain inventory, configurations, access logs, and support docs.

Skills

Laptop setup

Disk partitioning

Software licensing

Networking basics

User access management

Network security

IT troubleshooting

IT asset management

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Networking

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft 365

DNS

DHCP

LAN/WAN

Job description

We are looking for an IT Network Engineer responsible for managing IT infrastructure, laptop and desktop setup, disk partitioning, software licensing, network administration, user access permissions, and basic network security. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in troubleshooting hardware and software issues, maintaining system security, and ensuring smooth day-to-day IT operations.

Department: Information Technology (IT)

Experience: 1–3 Years (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Laptop & Desktop Setup: Install, configure, and maintain laptops, desktops, operating systems, and required business applications.
• Disk Partitioning: Perform hard disk partitioning, drive formatting, storage allocation, and system configuration.
• Software Licensing: Manage software installations, license activation, license renewals, and compliance with software licensing policies.
• Basic Networking: Configure and troubleshoot LAN, Wi-Fi, IP addresses, DNS, DHCP, routers, and switches.
• User Access Management: Grant, modify, and revoke user permissions for systems, shared folders, applications, and network resources.
• Network Security: Implement basic network security measures, manage access controls, maintain antivirus protection, and ensure systems follow IT security policies.
• IT Support & Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, connectivity, and system performance issues.
• Data & System Management: Assist with data backup, system updates, patch management, and routine maintenance.
• IT Asset Management: Maintain records of laptops, desktops, software licenses, IT accessories, and other IT assets.
• Documentation: Maintain IT inventory, configuration records, user access logs, and technical support documentation.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Networking, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience in laptop setup, operating system installation, and disk partitioning.
• Knowledge of software licensing, installation, and activation.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts, including LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP.
• Experience in user account management and granting or restricting access permissions.
• Understanding of network security, antivirus tools, firewalls, and access control.
• Good troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide technical support to employees and maintain IT documentation.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Windows operating systems and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Knowledge of backup procedures, endpoint security, and basic firewall configuration.
• Ability to work independently.

Key Competencies

• Technical troubleshooting
• Network and system administration
• Access and permission management
• Software asset and license management
• IT infrastructure maintenance
• Network security awareness
• User support and communication

Job Objective

To ensure reliable IT operations, secure network access, properly configured systems, and efficient technical support for all employees.