Junior Network Engineer

Agio; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

NETRIO seeks an experienced Network Engineer with hands-on Fortinet expertise and strong knowledge of Cisco and Palo Alto products. The role covers design, deployment, and support of advanced network solutions across hybrid environments, with emphasis on Fortinet platforms and secure networking architectures.

The ideal candidate will be skilled in firewall management, VPN, SD-WAN, wireless technologies, and multi-vendor troubleshooting. Excellent communication with stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in network engineering roles.
• Deep expertise in Fortinet platforms (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer).
• Strong proficiency in routing, switching, VLANs, VPN, SD-WAN, wireless, and network security.
• Experience with Cisco and/or Palo Alto firewalls, routers, switches, and wireless solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and support advanced network solutions using Fortinet security and networking platforms.
• Architect secure, resilient, and scalable network infrastructures across multi-site and hybrid environments.
• Configure and manage firewalls, SD-WAN, IPS/IDS, VPN solutions, and segmentation strategies.
• Implement and optimize routing and switching (OSPF, BGP, static routing, VLANs, Layer 2/3).
• Deploy and manage wireless networks using Fortinet, Cisco, and/or Palo Alto wireless technologies.

Skills

Fortinet platforms

Routing & Switching

VPN & SD-WAN

Wireless networking

Troubleshooting

Communication with execs

Tools

FortiGate

FortiManager

FortiAnalyzer

FortiAP

FortiSwitch

Cisco

Palo Alto

Job description

NETRIO is seeking an experienced Network Engineer with deep hands-on expertise in Fortinet technologies , including FortiGate firewalls, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, and related security platforms. The ideal candidate will also have solid experience with Cisco and/or Palo Alto network and security products. This role requires expert-level knowledge of firewalls, routing, switching, VPN, SD-WAN, wireless networking , and advanced troubleshooting across complex hybrid environments.

Key Responsibilities

Network Architecture & Engineering

• Design, deploy, and support advanced network solutions using Fortinet security and networking platforms (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiAP, FortiSwitch, etc.).
• Architect secure, resilient, and scalable network infrastructures across multi-site and hybrid environments.
• Configure and manage firewalls, SD-WAN, IPS/IDS, VPN solutions, and segmentation strategies.
• Implement and optimize routing and switching (OSPF, BGP, static routing, VLANs, Layer 2/3 architectures).
• Deploy and manage wireless networks using Fortinet, Cisco, and/or Palo Alto wireless technologies.

Advanced Support & Escalations

• Serve as Tier 1 to 3 escalation point for complex network issues across customer environments.
• Troubleshoot end-to-end connectivity, performance, security, and routing problems.
• Perform packet captures, flow analysis, and deep-dive diagnostics across multi-vendor platforms.

Security & Compliance

• Ensure networks follow security best practices, including segmentation, hardening, and secure remote access.
• Configure and maintain security profiles (web filtering, application control, AV, IPS/IDS, SSL inspection).
• Assist with compliance initiatives (PCI, HIPAA, SOC, etc.) as they relate to secure networking design.

Customer Engagement & Communication

• Provide written documentation, network diagrams, post-migration reports, and runbooks.

Required Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in network engineering roles.
• Deep expertise in Fortinet platforms (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer).
• Strong proficiency in networking: routing, switching, VLANs, VPN, SD-WAN, wireless, and network security.
• Experience with Cisco and/or Palo Alto firewalls, routers, switches, and wireless solutions.
• Extensive hands-on experience with network troubleshooting, performance tuning, and packet-level analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with C-suite executives.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced MSP environment supporting multiple customers and technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fortinet NSE certifications (NSE 4, NSE 5, NSE 6, or NSE 7).
• Cisco certifications (CCNP Security, CCNP Enterprise, etc.).
• Palo Alto certifications (PCNSA, PCNSE).
• Experience with Fortinet SD-WAN architectures and zero-touch provisioning.
• Understanding of cloud networking (Azure, AWS) and integrations with firewalls.
• Experience in an MSP or consulting environment.