L3 Network Engineer (m/f/d)

Continental; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Career growth opportunities

Work-life balance

Global exposure

New work style

Attractive employee benefit policies

Job summary

Continental in Bengaluru is seeking an L3 Network Engineer responsible for managing and maintaining network infrastructure including VPN gateways and firewalls. The role requires expertise in network security solutions and offers a hybrid work arrangement.

With a focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder management, the ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and certifications like CCNP or CCIE. Join a global team and enjoy career growth opportunities and attractive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in network engineering or a related role.
• Strong understanding of MS Guest Accounts and Site-to-Site VPN tunnels.
• Experience in automation for on-premise and virtual environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain network infrastructure for VPN and Business Partner Access.
• Oversee VPN gateways, firewalls, loadbalancers, and MS Guest Accounts.
• Conduct regular monitoring, maintenance, and documentation of network services.

Skills

Network security solutions

VPN technologies

Firewall configurations

Complex network infrastructures

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Education in IT and network areas

CCNP, CCIE or equivalent certifications

Tools

BPAT Tool

Network monitoring tools

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

Job Description

The L3 Network Engineer will be responsible for managing and maintaining our network infrastructure for VPN and Business Partner Access.

This includes overseeing VPN gateways, firewalls and loadbalancers, MS Guest Accounts, Site-to-Site tunnels, maintenance of BPAT portal, monitoring, backup and restore processes.

The role also involves performing hardware patching, configuring network infrastructure, handling 3rd level IT tickets, and coordinating with external partners.

You will work in a dynamic, collaborative environment, setting the direction of DevOps and agile working.

In Detail Your Tasks Include

Service Management: Driving escalation and problem management processes, coordinating complex incident and problem resolution with internal IT teams and external service providers, providing expert resolution and support.

Prepare changes to the environment and maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, processes, and procedures.

Steer and coordinate with external partners to ensure seamless integration and support of network services.

Stakeholder Management

Assisting customers with process improvements, documentation, training and usability efforts.

Network Management

Oversee and manage VPN gateways, firewalls, MS Guest Accounts, Site-to-Site tunnels, and custom-built software portals.

Conduct hardware patching and configuration of complex network infrastructure to maintain optimal performance and security.

Monitoring and Maintenance

Ensure and perform regular monitoring, backup and restore operations to ensure network stability and data integrity.

Documentation

Maintain detailed documentation of the Access services, including processes, procedures, and user guides.

Continuous Improvement

Perform feasibility studies and IT concepts, market research and vendor evaluations.

Qualities and Skills

• Education in IT and network areas.
• Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent.
• Experience with network security solutions and protocols.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in network engineering or a related role, with a focus on VPN gateways, firewalls, loadbalancers, and complex network infrastructures.
• Strong understanding of VPN technologies and firewall configurations.
• Experience with MS Guest Accounts and Site-to-Site VPN tunnels.
• Experience with BPAT Tool and network monitoring tools.
• Ability to solve complex network problems/issues using appropriate diagnostic and monitoring tools.
• Ability to handle complex IT tickets and provide expert‑level support.
• Experience in automation for on‑premise and virtual environments (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) is a plus.
• Proficient in English, both spoken and written, and intercultural sensitivity.
• Experience in managing external service providers and a very good understanding of IT compliance and data security topics.
• Knowledge in agile frameworks, ITSM processes and DevOps (automation, infrastructure/configuration as code) is a plus.
• Strong problem solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Additional Information

Being part of a global IT team of thousands of colleagues working on various innovations and tasks, there is always an opportunity to grow and move into different directions within our corporation.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement – Opportunities for remote work, flexible hours, or compressed workweeks to achieve better work‑life balance.
• Career growth opportunities – Clear paths for career advancement within the organization, with opportunities for promotion and skill development.
• Work‑Life Balance – Policies and practices that promote work‑life balance such as parental leave and wellness programs.
• Global exposure – Opportunity to work and learn with a global team.
• New work style – World‑class office infrastructure with canteen, medical, transportation, and gym on‑site.
• Attractive employee benefit policies such as Leave Policy, Group Mediclaim Insurance Policy, Mediclaim for Employee’s Parents, Group Personal Accident Policy, Higher Education Policy, Sabbatical Leave, R & R, Car Lease Policy, Employees Tires Discount Program, Annual Health Checkup.

Company Description

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two‑wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility.

Call to Action

If this sounds like a perfect match for you and if you want to become the next supporter of our core values Trust For One Another, Passion to Win and Freedom to Act, we are looking forward to receiving your application.

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