L2/L3 Network Engineer

RapidBrains; Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

RapidBrains is seeking an experienced L2/L3 Network & Security Engineer to design, deploy, secure, and optimize high-availability enterprise network infrastructure across offices, data centers, cloud environments, and plant networks.

You will design, implement, and maintain routing, switching, WLAN, WAN, and SD-WAN, while administering NGFWs, IPsec VPNs, and NAC. Responsibilities include security segmentation, P0/P1 escalations, DNS/DHCP/RADIUS, and DR-focused SOPs.

Qualifications

• Education background as listed: B.E./B.Tech/BCA/MCA/B.Sc. IT or any graduate.
• Experience with enterprise routing, switching, WiFi, and security is implied by responsibilities.
• Certifications such as CCNA/CCNP are mentioned as preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise routing, switching, wireless, LAN, WAN, and SD-WAN infrastructure.
• Administer Secured NGFWs, IPsec VPNs, remote access VPNs, and NAC solutions.
• Implement network segmentation between IT and OT networks using firewalls, DMZs, and ACLs.
• Handle P0/P1 network escalations, troubleshooting, packet analysis, RCA.
• Manage core network services including DNS, DHCP, RADIUS/TACACS+, and load balancers.
• Lead network upgrade and modernization projects, coordinate with ISPs, OEMs, and telecom vendors.
• Maintain network topology diagrams, DR frameworks, and SOPs.
• Mentor L1/L2 network engineering teams.

Skills

BGP

OSPF

STP

HSRP/VRRP

VLANs

Link Aggregation

SVL

Cisco

Fortinet

Aruba

FortiGate

Palo Alto

SonicWall

SD-WAN

AWS/Azure

ExpressRoute

VPNs

WLC

Wireshark

Packet analysis

Education

B.E./B.Tech/BCA/MCA/B.Sc. IT or any graduate

Tools

Cisco

Fortinet

Aruba

FortiGate

Palo Alto

SonicWall

SD-WAN

AWS

Azure

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced L2/L3 Network & Security Engineer to design, deploy, secure, and optimize high-availability enterprise network infrastructure across corporate offices, data centers, cloud environments, and manufacturing plant networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise routing, switching, wireless, LAN, WAN, and SD-WAN infrastructure.
• Administer and secure Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), IPsec VPNs, remote access VPNs, and NAC solutions.
• Implement network segmentation and isolation between IT and OT networks using firewalls, DMZs, and ACLs.
• Handle P0/P1 network escalations, complex troubleshooting, packet analysis, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Manage core network services including DNS, DHCP, RADIUS/TACACS+, and load balancers.
• Lead network upgrade and modernization projects and coordinate with ISPs, OEMs, and telecom vendors.
• Maintain network topology diagrams, DR frameworks, and technical SOPs.
• Mentor L1/L2 network engineering teams.

Technical Skills Required

• Strong expertise in BGP, OSPF, STP, HSRP/VRRP, VLANs, Link Aggregation, and SVL.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco, Fortinet, Aruba, or equivalent networking technologies.
• Advanced experience with enterprise firewalls such as FortiGate, Palo Alto, or SonicWall.
• Hands-on experience with SD-WAN and cloud connectivity, including AWS/Azure, ExpressRoute, and VPNs.
• Experience with enterprise Wi-Fi site planning, heat mapping, and Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC).
• Strong troubleshooting and network security skills, including Wireshark/packet analysis.

Qualifications & Preferred Certifications

• Education: B.E./B.Tech/BCA/MCA/B.Sc. IT or any graduate.
• Preferred Certifications: CCNA, CCNP, or SonicWall certifications.