Network Administrator at Propeltech Labs India Pvt Ltd · Chennai · 3 - 8 years · ₹5L - ₹10L / yr · Bootstrapped · Posted 13 Dec 2023
As a Network Engineer at Propel, you will play a vital role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, security, and scalability. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and support network solutions that align with business objectives and industry best practices.
Responsibilities
• Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, and wireless networks, Site to Site and Client to Site VPN to support business operations and growth.
• Develop and implement network security strategies, including firewall policies, intrusion detection and Prevention (IDS/IPS), access control and CCTV systems, to safeguard company data and resources.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and optimize network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, High availability, L3/L2/PoE Switches and load balancers, QoS.
• Configure VLan and segregate access between different teams
• Perform hardware troubleshoot such as port failure, system crash, hardware failure etc.,
• Design and implement patch panels and cabling
• Monitor network performance and ensure system availability and reliability. Identify areas for improvement, implementing network optimization and redundancy solutions as needed.
• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations
• Collaborate with other IT teams to evaluate and recommend networking solutions for application and infrastructure projects.
• Implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company’s security team
• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes, firmware and security configurations
• Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning
• Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure.
• Monitor network performance on the availability, utilization, throughput, jitter and latency and test for weaknesses.
• Perform Vulnerability assessment Pen testing at network level and mitigate issues
• Create and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and configurations.
• Knowledge of common security vulnerabilities and OWASP vulnerabilities
• Provide support for critical network incidents on shift basis to support 24x7 model on need basis.
• Exploring automations to integrate for managing networks and provide timely network alerts
• Use ticketing system to document requests, track changes, and explain resolutions
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience as a Network Engineer or similar role, with a focus on implementing and managing complex network environments.
• Deep understanding of networking protocols, such as DNS, DHCP, CIDR, IPSEC TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and MPLS.
• Proficiency with network hardware, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers from vendors like Fortinet, Cisco etc.,
• Strong knowledge of network security best practices and technologies, such as firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems.
• Experience with network monitoring and management tools
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Nice-to-Have:
• Relevant networking certifications, such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, or JNCIE.
• Experience with software-defined networking (SDN) and network automation technologies, such as Ansible, Python, or REST APIs.
Others:
• Common application/ web security and OWASP vulnerabilities
• Encryption algorithms to protect sensitive information
• PII, PCI, HIPPA, and GDPR compliance and how to implement
• Finding the vulnerabilities of the third-party components/ libraries
• Understanding security breaches of data-in-transit and data-at-rest and its implementation
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About Propeltech Labs India Pvt Ltd
About
At Propel we craft technology solutions to overcome business problems. We help our clients design and develop custom software solutions for today and tomorrow.
We lead and advance client thinking, and we collaborate to create digital solutions that have a bigger and more lasting impact.
In our years of experience in working with clients across domains, we see that it takes not just data and technology skills, but a certain kind of team to get things done and deliver results. That’s why we are focused on our people all the time. If you are a curious and motivated self-starter looking to lose yourself in generous enthusiasm and cooperate with others for common ends, Propel will be your ideal career destination.
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At Propel, we build the technology that companies love to use. We offer the following services:
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- Product development
- Enterprise application integrations
- Tech team extension
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