Senior Network Engineer

Cyber Identity Solutions; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyber Identity Solutions in Mumbai is hiring a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and secure large‑scale network infrastructure. You will manage routing, switching, NGFW, IPS, and DDoS protection across LAN, WAN and data center.

The role emphasizes high availability, performance optimization, and security governance. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of enterprise network administration experience and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology from a recognized University.
• 5+ years of Enterprise Network Administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, operate and secure enterprise network infrastructure across LAN, WAN, Internet, Data Center and Security domains.
• Ensure high availability, reliability and performance of the network ecosystem.
• Configure and administer routing, switching, NGFW, IPS and DDoS protection.

Skills

Networking

Routing

Switching

Firewall

IPS

DDoS Protection

NGFW

VPN

Load Balancing

Network Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology

Tools

Cisco Routing & Switching

Palo Alto NGFW

Fortinet FortiGate

Check Point Firewall

F5 BIG-IP

Job description

Position Title -Senior Network Engineer - Network Infrastructure & Security

Experience - Minimum 5+ years of Enterprise Network Administration experience, including at least 3+ years managing Routing, Switching, NGFW, IPS, DDoS Protection, and Firewall Policy Management.

Work location- Airoli (Near Newa Bhakti Knowledge City),Mumbai work from office

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology from a recognized University in:

• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
• Cybersecurity
• Information Security

Preferred Certifications

Network Certifications

• CCNA
• CCNP (Preferred)
• CCSP
• CCSA

Security & Infrastructure Certifications

• Fortinet NSE
• F5 Certified Administrator
• Palo Alto Networks Certifications
• Check Point Certifications

Job Summary

The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, operating, monitoring, and securing enterprise network infrastructure across LAN, WAN, Internet, Data Center, and Security domains. The role requires expertise in routing, switching, network security, firewall administration, IPS management, DDoS protection, and network performance optimization.

The candidate will play a key role in ensuring high availability, reliability, performance, and security of the organization's network ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Network Administration

• Manage and maintain enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, Internet, and Data Center networks.
• Configure and administer routing and switching infrastructure.
• Ensure optimal performance, availability, and scalability of network services.
• Monitor network health and proactively address performance bottlenecks.

Routing & Switching

• Configure and troubleshoot enterprise routing protocols including: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, Static Routing.
• Manage Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching environments.
• Perform network capacity planning and optimization.

Firewall & Security Management

• Administer Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW).
• Manage firewall rules, security policies, and access controls.
• Review and optimize firewall rule bases periodically.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices.

IPS & DDoS Protection

• Configure and maintain Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS).
• Monitor and respond to security alerts and network threats.
• Manage DDoS mitigation and protection solutions.
• Implement security monitoring and threat prevention controls.

Load Balancing & Application Delivery

• Configure and support F5 Load Balancers and Application Delivery Controllers.
• Monitor load-balancing performance and availability.
• Implement traffic optimization and application acceleration policies.

Network Troubleshooting & Incident Management

• Investigate and resolve network outages and performance issues.
• Perform root cause analysis for recurring incidents.
• Coordinate with OEMs, ISPs, and vendors for issue resolution.
• Provide L2/L3 support for critical incidents and escalations.

Network Design & Implementation

• Participate in network expansion, migration, and transformation initiatives.
• Implement secure network architecture and technology upgrades.
• Evaluate emerging networking technologies and recommend improvements.
• Maintain network diagrams, configurations, and technical documentation.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with organizational security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal, external, and regulatory audits.
• Participate in vulnerability remediation and security hardening exercises.
• Maintain operational and configuration documentation.

Technical Skills Required

Routing & Switching

• Cisco Routing & Switching
• OSPF
• BGP
• VLAN
• STP
• HSRP/VRRP

Firewall Technologies

• Palo Alto NGFW
• Fortinet FortiGate
• Check Point Firewall
• Cisco Firepower

Security Solutions

• Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
• DDoS Protection Platforms
• Network Access Control (NAC)
• VPN Technologies

Load Balancing

• F5 BIG-IP
• Application Delivery Controllers

Network Monitoring Tools

• SolarWinds
• PRTG
• ManageEngine
• SNMP-based Monitoring Platforms

Key Competencies

• Network Architecture & Design
• Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
• Network Security Management
• Vendor Coordination
• Risk Identification & Mitigation
• Incident Management
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Technical Documentation
• Planning & Execution

Preferred Industry Experience

• Banking & Financial Services (BFSI)
• Large Enterprise IT Infrastructure