Network Support Engineer

RVS iGlobal - White Label Service Provider; Jammu district; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Provident Fund

Performance bonuses

Medical Insurance

Night Allowances

On-site snacks

Flexible working

Paid Time Off

Salary reviews

Team Lunches

Maternity/Paternity leaves

Job summary

RVS iGlobal - White Label Service Provider in India seeks a Network Support Engineer to provide day-to-day 2nd line network support for a diverse client base. You will diagnose and resolve issues remotely, manage firewall/VPN configurations, and work with various vendors to ensure secure, reliable networks.

The role requires strong networking fundamentals, Cisco/NFV experience, and solid communication skills to operate within SLAs and coordinate with Service Desk and Networks Team.

Qualifications

• Strong networking fundamentals and TCP/IP troubleshooting.
• Experience with Cisco routers and switches.
• Hands-on firewall experience with Fortinet, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Sophos or Check Point.
• Knowledge of VLAN configuration and Layer 2 switching.
• Understanding of Spanning Tree Protocol (STP).
• Experience troubleshooting wireless network issues.
• Knowledge of IP routing protocols (OSPF and BGP).
• Good QoS understanding and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple incidents per SLAs.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day 2nd line network support to a large and diverse customer base.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve network incidents remotely.
• Investigate connectivity and infrastructure issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Configure and manage firewalls, VPNs, and security policies.
• Troubleshoot VLANs, STP, and switching issues; address wireless network problems.
• Troubleshoot routing and connectivity issues (OSPF/BGP).
• Assist with network infrastructure changes and service recovery activities.
• Maintain documentation and ensure SLA adherence.
• Lead during network changes and service recovery, collaborating with teams.
• Participate in continual improvement and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Cisco routers

Firewalls

VPN troubleshooting

VLAN configuration

STP

Wireless networking

IP routing protocols (OSPF/BGP)

QoS

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Customer service

Incident management

SLAs

Tools

Cisco

Extreme Networks

UniFi

FortiGate

Sophos

Check Point

Cisco ASA

Palo Alto

VPN technologies

Remote troubleshooting tools

ServiceNow

Job description

Job Description:

Job Summary:

A Network Support Engineer is responsible for providing day-to-day technical support, troubleshooting, and resolution of network-related issues across a diverse customer base. The role involves remote diagnosis, fault finding, and resolving incidents and service requests while ensuring high standards of customer service and adherence to agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

The Network Support Engineer will work closely with the Service Desk, Networks Team, and other technical teams to diagnose and resolve complex network issues, implement changes, support service recovery, and maintain reliable and secure customer environments.

The ideal candidate will have strong networking fundamentals, excellent problem-solving abilities, good communication skills, and hands-on experience with network infrastructure, firewalls, wireless networks, and routing and switching technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

Network Support & Troubleshooting

• Provide day-to-day 2nd Line Network Support to a large and diverse customer base.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve network-related incidents and service requests remotely.
• Investigate connectivity, performance, and infrastructure issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Manage and resolve technical faults while minimizing impact on customers and business operations.
• Act as a point of escalation for complex network-related issues.

Firewall & Network Security

• Configure and manage firewalls, including rule updates, security policies, and VPN configurations.
• Work with multiple firewall vendors, including FortiGate, Sophos, and Check Point.
• Troubleshoot firewall and VPN-related connectivity and security issues.
• Support secure and reliable network services across customer environments.

Switching & Wireless Networks

• Troubleshoot and resolve Layer 2 switching issues across platforms such as Cisco, Extreme, and UniFi.
• Configure and troubleshoot VLANs and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) issues.
• Diagnose wireless network problems, including:
  • Interference
  • Coverage issues
  • Authentication failures
  • Connectivity problems

Routing & Network Infrastructure

• Troubleshoot network routing and connectivity issues.
• Apply knowledge of IP routing protocols, including OSPF and BGP.
• Support network infrastructure changes and service recovery activities.
• Work collaboratively with the Networks Team and other technical teams to implement appropriate solutions.

Customer Support & Service Management

• Provide professional and effective technical support through phone and email.
• Communicate technical issues and solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical customers.
• Maintain strong working relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Manage multiple incidents and service requests while prioritising workload effectively.
• Work within agreed SLAs, including response and resolution targets.
• Ensure tickets are accurately documented and updated throughout the resolution process.

Change & Continual Improvement

• Act as a technical lead for customers during the implementation of network changes and service recovery.
• Support continual improvement by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and technical processes.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive or manual processes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to resolve issues and implement required network changes.
• Follow established procedures, technical standards, and best practices.

Requirements

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP and network troubleshooting.
• Experience working with Cisco routers and switches.
• Hands-on experience with firewalls, such as Fortinet, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Sophos, or Check Point.
• Experience troubleshooting VPN connectivity.
• Understanding of VLAN configuration and Layer 2 switching.
• Understanding of Spanning Tree Protocol (STP).
• Experience troubleshooting wireless network issues.
• Understanding of IP routing protocols, particularly OSPF and BGP.
• Good understanding of Quality of Service (QoS).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
• Strong documentation and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple incidents and service requests while working to SLAs.
• Ability to work effectively with Service Desk, Network, and other technical teams.

Certifications

The following certifications are desirable:

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) - completed or currently working towards.
• Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) - completed or currently working towards.
• ITIL qualification would be advantageous.

IT Service Management

Experience with IT Service Management environments would be beneficial, including:

• ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms.
• Incident and service request management.
• SLA management and prioritisation.
• Ticket documentation and resolution notes.
• Following established support procedures and best practices.

Tools & Technologies

• Cisco
• Extreme Networks
• UniFi
• FortiGate
• Sophos
• Check Point
• Cisco ASA
• Palo Alto
• VPN technologies
• Wireless networking
• VLANs
• Spanning Tree Protocol
• OSPF
• BGP
• QoS
• ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms
• Remote troubleshooting and fault-finding tools

Additional Responsibilities

• Support customer network changes and service recovery activities.
• Collaborate with internal technical teams to ensure effective issue resolution.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and continual improvement initiatives.
• Participate in an out-of-hours (OOH) rota, approximately 2-3 times per year.
• Support application or infrastructure updates and upgrades during OOH periods where required.
• Identify and elevate Priority 1 (P1) and Priority 2 (P2) incidents, including security incidents, as early as possible.
• Continue developing technical knowledge and pursue relevant certifications and professional development.

Benefits

• Annual Bonus
• Provident Fund
• Performance bonuses
• Employees State Insurance Corporation
• Medical Insurance
• Night Allowances
• Pick and Drop facilities (Only for Female Staff)
• Day outs for Staff
• Team Lunches
• Maternity/Paternity leaves
• Retirement Benefits
• National and International tour packages after successful completion of service as per company policies
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible work schedules and workplace perks like on-site snacks
• Flexible working
• Salary reviews are subject to annual performance/annual appraisal reviews

Requirements: