Network Administrator

Fluentgrid Limited; Visakhapatnam; On-site; INR 600,000 - 960,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluentgrid Limited in Visakhapatnam is seeking a Network Administrator to design, implement, and secure our network infrastructure. The role requires 5–7 years of hands-on experience with routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and monitoring tools.

You will manage LAN/WAN across multiple sites, document configurations, and support security, backup, and disaster recovery. A Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT and strong problem-solving skills are essential.

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.

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.
• Diagnose and resolve network issues (Layer 2/3).
• Provide Tier-2/3 support and coordinate with vendors.

Skills

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

SNMP

BGP

OSPF

MPLS

Cisco hardware

Juniper hardware

Fortinet firewall

Palo Alto firewall

NAC solutions

SolarWinds

Nagios

PRTG

Wireshark

AWS VPC

VMware

Hyper-V

Linux admin

Windows admin

SD-WAN

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT

Tools

SolarWinds

Nagios

PRTG

Wireshark

VMware

Hyper-V

AWS

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.