Network Engineer

SIONIQ; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sioniq in Hyderabad, India is seeking a Network Engineer with 3–5 years of hands-on experience to design, implement, maintain and optimize enterprise network infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have strong routing, switching, firewall, and security skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and improve network performance. Collaboration with IT teams and involvement in DR planning are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience as a Network Engineer or in a similar role.
• Professional certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Fortinet NSE, or equivalent are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure.
• Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless networks.
• Monitor network performance and ensure uptime and reliability.
• Troubleshoot network issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Implement network security best practices, including access controls and firewall policies.
• Collaborate with system administrators, cloud teams, and IT support for seamless network operations.
• Perform network upgrades, firmware updates, and infrastructure enhancements.
• Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Support disaster recovery planning and business continuity initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with organizational security and networking standards.

Skills

Routing & Switching

Firewall Security

Network Monitoring

Cloud Networking

Python Scripting

VPN Technologies

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Electronics

Job description

About Sioniq

Sioniq is a technology-driven company focused on delivering reliable, scalable, and innovative IT solutions. We are looking for a skilled Network Engineer to join our team and help design, implement, maintain, and optimize our network infrastructure.

About Sioniq

Sioniq is a technology-driven company focused on delivering reliable, scalable, and innovative IT solutions. We are looking for a skilled Network Engineer to join our team and help design, implement, maintain, and optimize our network infrastructure.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Network Engineer with 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in managing enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have strong technical expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, network security, and troubleshooting, along with the ability to ensure high availability and performance of network systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure.
• Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless networks.
• Monitor network performance and ensure optimal uptime and reliability.
• Troubleshoot network issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Implement network security best practices, including access controls and firewall policies.
• Collaborate with system administrators, cloud teams, and IT support for seamless network operations.
• Perform network upgrades, firmware updates, and infrastructure enhancements.
• Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Support disaster recovery planning and business continuity initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with organizational security and networking standards.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, STP, OSPF, BGP, and VPN technologies.
• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or similar networking solutions.
• Hands‑on experience with firewall configuration and network security.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Knowledge of wireless networking technologies.
• Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is an added advantage.
• Understanding of network automation tools and scripting (Python, Ansible, or PowerShell) is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience as a Network Engineer or in a similar role.
• Professional certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Fortinet NSE, or equivalent are preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Willingness to participate in on‑call support when required.