Senior Network Engineer

Litmusit; Mumbai; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Litmusit is seeking a skilled Network Engineer based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent and 3-5 years of hands-on experience in router, switch, and firewall management. Responsibilities include managing WAN/LAN networks, configuring network devices, troubleshooting using Wireshark, and implementing Wi-Fi solutions. The role requires expertise in routing protocols, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to create technical documentation. Competitive compensation is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and troubleshoot WAN and LAN networks for optimal performance.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco switches, routers, ASA, FortiGate, Palo Alto, and Sophos firewalls.
• Utilize Layer 2 and Layer 3 technologies including Spanning Tree, VLANs, and Inter-VLAN routing.
• Implement and maintain redundancy and high availability on network devices.
• Manage the implementation of Wi-Fi solutions.
• Use Wireshark to diagnose and resolve network issues.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and network diagrams.
• Work independently and collaborate within a team.

Skills

Routing and switching technologies (Cisco, Aruba)

Firewalls (ASA, Palo Alto, Sophos, FortiGate)

Load balancers (Array) and web application firewalls

IPS/IDS and VPN technologies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a related field

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer with a strong background in router, switch, and firewall management. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and experience, along with hands‑on expertise in WAN and LAN management.

Key Responsibilities

Network Management: Proficiently manage and troubleshoot WAN and LAN networks, ensuring optimal performance.

Device Configuration: Install, configure, and troubleshoot network devices including Cisco switches, routers, ASA, FortiGate, Palo Alto, and Sophos firewalls.

Layer 2 & Layer 3 Proficiency: Utilize Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching technologies, including Spanning Tree, Dot1x standards, trunking protocols, Ether channels, VLANs, DHCP, VTP, and Inter‑VLAN routing using SVIs.

Redundancy and High Availability: Implement and maintain redundancy, high availability, and reliability on switches and firewalls.

Wi‑Fi Implementation: Manage the implementation of Wi‑Fi solutions within the network environment.

Troubleshooting Expertise: Use Wireshark and other tools to diagnose and resolve complex network issues.

Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation and network diagrams.

Collaboration and Initiative: Work independently and collaboratively within a team, demonstrating strong initiative.

Protocol Configuration: Configure and troubleshoot various network protocols, including IPsec VPNs and SDWAN.

Cabling Standards Understanding: Ensure adherence to cabling standards within the network infrastructure.

Routing Protocols: Hands‑on experience with routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP.

Required Skills

• Proficient in routing and switching technologies (Cisco, Aruba).
• Hands‑on experience with firewalls (ASA, Palo Alto, Sophos, FortiGate).
• Familiarity with load balancers (Array) and web application firewalls.
• Experience with IPS/IDS and VPN technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience.