Network Engineer L2 - Institutional Equities

Kotak Securities; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Kotak Securities is seeking a skilled Network Engineer based in Mumbai, India. The candidate will design and implement functional network infrastructure while optimizing performance and ensuring system availability.

Responsibilities include configuring hardware devices like routers and firewalls, monitoring network performance, and providing technical support. Ideal candidates must have proven experience in networking and familiarity with tools like Cisco and Juniper.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Network Engineer or Administrator.
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure and hardware.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, or similar equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement functional network infrastructure.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Document network configurations and changes.

Skills

Network infrastructure knowledge

Cisco and Juniper experience

Network monitoring tools knowledge

VPN and firewall familiarity

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

SolarWinds

Job description

• Design and implement functional network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN).
• Configure and install hardware devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure system availability.
• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades, including patches, service packs, and security configurations.
• Implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
• Collaborate with IT teams to optimize network performance and user experience.
• Document network configurations, procedures, and changes.
• Provide technical support and guidance to users and teams.
• Conduct regular system backups and disaster recovery operations.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.

Skills and Qualification

• Proven experience as a Network Engineer or Network Administrator.
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure and hardware.
• Hands‑on experience with Cisco, Juniper, or similar network equipment.
• Familiarity with firewalls, VPNs, and security best practices.
• Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG).
• Knowledge of cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is a plus.