Network Administrator

Fluentgrid Limited; India; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluentgrid Limited in Visakhapatnam seeks an experienced Network Administrator to manage, secure, and optimize the company’s network infrastructure. You will handle routing, switching, firewall policies, VPNs, and monitoring tools to ensure high availability and performance across sites.

The role requires hands-on expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to security, compliance, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years hands-on experience in network administration.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Monitor network performance and ensure uptime, reliability, and scalability.
• Manage LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VPN connectivity across multiple sites.
• Provide Tier-2/3 support for escalated network problems and vendor coordination.
• Maintain updated network diagrams, asset inventory, and configuration records.

Skills

Routing & Switching

Firewalls

VPNs

Network Monitoring

IP Addressing

LAN/WAN/WLAN

DNS/DHCP

Cloud Networking

VMware/Hyper-V

Linux/Windows

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Fortinet

Palo Alto

Job description

Job Title:Network Administrator

Experience: 5–7 Years

Location: Visakhapatnam

Employment Type: Full time

Job Summary

The Network Administrator will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and securing the organization’s network infrastructure. This role requires strong hands‑on expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and network monitoring tools, along with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and ensure high availability of IT systems.

Key Responsibilities

Network Operations & Maintenance

• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers
• Monitor network performance and ensure uptime, reliability, and scalability
• Manage LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VPN connectivity across multiple sites

Security & Compliance

• Implement and maintain network security controls (firewalls, IDS/IPS, ACLs)
• Conduct regular security assessments and patch updates
• Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards

Infrastructure Management

• Administer IP addressing, DHCP, DNS, and VLAN configurations
• Manage bandwidth utilization and optimize network traffic
• Oversee backup, disaster recovery, and failover strategies

Troubleshooting & Support

• Diagnose and resolve network issues (Layer 2/3 troubleshooting)
• Provide Tier-2/3 support for escalated network problems
• Collaborate with vendors and service providers for issue resolution

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain updated network diagrams, asset inventory, and configuration records.
• Prepare performance reports and recommend improvements.

Core Technical Skills

• Networking Protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS.
• Hardware Expertise: Cisco, Juniper, HP, Dell, Fortinet, Palo Alto.
• Security Tools: Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, NAC solutions.
• Monitoring Tools: SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG, Wireshark.
• Cloud Networking: AWS VPC, Azure Virtual Network, hybrid cloud connectivity.
• Virtualization & Infrastructure: VMware, Hyper-V, SD-WAN solutions.
• Operating System: Moderate hands on experience on Linux and Windows Operating systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in network administration.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.

Certifications (Preferred)

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) / Professional (CCNP).
• Fortinet NSE / Palo Alto PCNSA.