Offshore Contract | Network Engineer- L2 | Need Local Candidate in Bangalore (Hybrid)

KPG99 INC; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company is seeking an experienced L2 Network Engineer in Bengaluru. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud technologies and significant experience with Palo Alto systems. This contract position offers the chance to work in a hybrid environment, collaborating with teams globally to support network operations. Key responsibilities include managing network configurations and ensuring cloud access for developers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in network engineering with cloud exposure.
• Strong understanding of routing, switching, and Layer 2 configurations.
• Experience with global teams across multiple time zones.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize Palo Alto Prisma for WAN configurations.
• Implement and support Meraki network infrastructure.
• Ensure seamless integration of cloud-based servers in various platforms.
• Configure and maintain DNS entries.

Skills

Cloud environment support

Palo Alto technologies

Meraki network infrastructure

Routing and switching

DNS management

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Palo Alto Prisma

Infoblox

Azure

GCP

AWS

Job description

Offshore Contract | Network Engineer - L2 | Need Local Candidate in Bangalore (Hybrid)

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Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled L2 Network Engineer with expertise in cloud environments and network support. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with Palo Alto technologies, including Prisma or Start cloud manager for network portal management, as well as strong fundamentals in routing, switching, and DNS management using Infoblox.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize Palo Alto Prisma for WAN and firewall configurations.
• Implement and support Meraki network infrastructure.
• Ensure seamless integration and support of cloud-based servers in Azure, GCP, and AWS.
• Collaborate with global teams in Bangalore, Waterloo, and Atlanta to support network operations and DNS management.
• Assist in transitioning workstations after spinning off from previous organization, resolving Microsoft-related issues.
• Configure and maintain DNS entries to facilitate cloud access for developers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in network engineering with exposure to cloud environments.
• Proficiency in Palo Alto Networks technologies (Prisma, Start cloud manager), Meraki, and Infoblox for DNS management.
• Strong understanding of routing, switching, and Layer 2 network configurations.
• Experience working with global teams and ability to support operations across multiple time zones.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to resolve network issues promptly.

Preferred Skills

• Certifications such as Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), or equivalent.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS) and their networking capabilities.
• Ability to adapt to evolving network technologies and business requirements.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting