Network Engineer

Thales; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales in Bangalore is seeking a Network Engineer with 4-5 years of experience to maintain and administer our corporate networks. You will manage network hardware, software, perform disaster recovery, protect data, and replace faulty components, collaborating with users to identify and fix issues and ensure reliable connectivity.

The role requires strong knowledge of network infrastructure, WAPs, firewalls, routers, switches, and controllers, with the ability to document designs and coordinate

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in information technology or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure and hardware.
• Experience with WAN/LAN networks and network devices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer company computer networks.
• Perform disaster recovery operations and protect data, software and hardware.
• Identify and fix network issues by working with users.
• Implement, administer and troubleshoot network devices including WAPs, firewalls, routers, switches and controllers.
• Understand application transport and network infrastructure protocols.
• Create accurate network diagrams and documentation for design and planning.
• Provide detailed information for hardware and software selection.
• Learn new technologies quickly via documentation and internet resources.
• Coordinate with IS team to remediate vulnerabilities on time.
• Work with staff at all levels within and outside IT.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Networking

Firewall

Routers

Switches

WAPs

LAN/WAN

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology

Job description

Network Engineer

Location: Bangalore, India

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust. Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida and has other operational offices and sites spread across Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among others. Over 2200 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in India’s growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Thales has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. The Group has also established an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Gurugram to provide comprehensive avionics maintenance and repair services to Indian airlines and support the growth of the local aviation industry.

We are looking for a network engineer with 4-5 years of experience who will be responsible for maintaining and administering our company's computer networks. Your primary duties will include maintenance of computer networks, hardware, software, and other related systems, performing disaster recovery operations, protecting data, software, and hardware from attacks, and replacing faulty network hardware components when necessary. You will also be working closely with the users of our network in order to identify potential issues and fix existing problems. To be a successful candidate, you will need to have a strong understanding of network infrastructure and network hardware. You will also need to be able to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network devices including WAPs, firewalls, routers, switches, and controllers. A deep knowledge of application transport and network infrastructure protocols is highly desired.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Bachelor degree in information technology or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure and network hardware.
• Ability to think through problems and visualize solutions.
• Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including wireless access points, firewall, routers, switches, and controllers.
• Knowledge of application transport and network infrastructure protocols.
• Ability to create accurate network diagrams and documentation for design and planning network communication systems.
• Provides specific detailed information for hardware and software selection.
• Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology and products using documentation and internet resources.
• Ability to perform network switches and firewall upgrades CO-ordinate with IS team to remediate the vulnerabilities on time.
• Ability to work with all levels of staff within and outside of IT and outside the organization.
• A self-starter able to work independently but comfortable working in a team environment.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Dependable and flexible when necessary.
• Network security experience.
• LAN and WAN experience.

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.

Experience Level Mid Level