Senior Associate Network Engineer

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI); Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) in Hyderabad invites a Senior Associate Network Engineer to manage and optimize the enterprise network infrastructure. The role focuses on routing, switching, firewall and VPN operations to ensure high availability and secure data flows across critical environments.

You will install, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot LAN/WAN, coordinate with vendors, and document incidents.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in network administration and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, OSI model, Ethernet, NAT and IP addressing.
• Hands-on experience with BGP (Mandatory), OSPF, HSRP/VRRP.
• Experience with Juniper, Cisco, Fortinet and Check Point firewalls and WAF.
• Familiarity with RADIUS, TACACS+, NMS, Syslog, SNMP, DNS, DHCP and FTP.
• CCNA / JNCIA certification is mandatory; CCNP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and maintain enterprise network and security infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot LAN/WAN/VPN/Firewall/WAF, DNS, and DHCP issues.
• Monitor network performance, availability and security.
• Coordinate with vendors and TAC teams for issue resolution.
• Ensure data center network connectivity with high availability.
• Document incidents and resolutions for future reference.
• Collaborate with internal teams and service providers for deployments and support.

Skills

BGP

OSPF

HSRP

VRRP

TCP/IP

OSI Model

Ethernet

NAT

IP Addressing

Network Security

RADIUS

TACACS+

NMS

Syslog

SNMP

DNS

DHCP

FTP

WAF

Routing & Switching

Cisco ACI

Data Center Networking

Juniper

Cisco

Firewalls

Education

Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Engineering, IT, or related field

Tools

Juniper devices

Cisco devices

Fortinet devices

Check Point Firewall

Job description

Position: Sr. Ass Network Engineer

Location: Hyderabad

Employment Type: Full-Time (Permanent)

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Network Engineer to manage, monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and network security technologies, ensuring high availability and performance of mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain enterprise network and security infrastructure.

Troubleshoot LAN, WAN, VPN, Firewall, WAF, DNS, and DHCP issues.

Monitor network performance, availability, and security proactively.

Coordinate with vendors and TAC teams for issue resolution and root cause analysis.

Maintain and support data center network connectivity with high availability.

Document network incidents and resolutions for future reference.

Collaborate with internal teams, service providers, and customers for network deployments and support.

Required Skills:

4 years of experience in Network Administration and Troubleshooting.

Strong understanding of TCP/IP, OSI Model, Ethernet, NAT, IP Addressing, and Network Security.

Hands-on experience with BGP (Mandatory), OSPF, HSRP, and VRRP.

Experience with Juniper, Cisco, Fortinet, Check Point Firewalls, and WAF.

Knowledge of Cisco ACI, STP, VLAN, SVI, LACP, GRE, VPN, NAT, and Routing.

Experience with Juniper/Cisco Switches, Routers, Firewalls, and Data Center Networks.

Familiarity with RADIUS, TACACS+, NMS, Syslog, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, and FTP.

Experience in IOS upgrades, network monitoring, and incident management.

CCNA / JNCIA Certification is Mandatory (CCNP preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Engineering, IT, or a related field.

Experience managing medium to large network environments with multiple network devices.

Flexibility to work in shifts and support critical business operations.

Skills:

BGP, OSPF, HSRP, VRRP, Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Check Point Firewall, WAF, VPN, VLAN, Routing & Switching, Cisco ACI, Network Security, Data Center Networking.