
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic L1 Network Engineer with 1–2 years of hands-on experience in enterprise networking. The candidate should have a basic understanding of Layer 2/Layer 3 switching, firewall administration, LAN/WAN technologies, and should be capable of providing first-level support, monitoring, troubleshooting, and assisting in network implementation activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, including switches, routers, and firewalls.
- Provide first-level (L1) support for network-related incidents and service requests.
- Perform basic troubleshooting of LAN, WAN, VLAN, STP, trunking, and routing issues.
- Configure and troubleshoot Layer 2 and basic Layer 3 switching.
- Assist in firewall policy implementation and basic troubleshooting.
- Monitor network devices using NMS tools and escalate issues when required.
- Perform health checks and preventive maintenance of network devices.
- Assist in switch replacement, firmware upgrades, and network migration activities.
- Coordinate with OEM/vendor support for issue resolution.
- Maintain network documentation, inventory, and configuration backups.
- Support implementation of new network devices under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Participate in planned maintenance activities during weekends or after business hours whenever required.
- Ensure compliance with organizational IT security policies and change management procedures.
Required Technical Skills
Switching
- VLAN Configuration
- Trunking (802.1Q)
- STP/RSTP/MSTP
- EtherChannel / Port Channel
- Routing (Static, OSPF, BGP)
- Inter-VLAN Routing
- Switch Stacking Concepts
Firewall
- Security Policies
- NAT
- VPN Fundamentals (IPsec, Remote)
- User Authentication Concepts
- Basic Firewall Troubleshooting
Networking
- TCP/IP
- OSI Model
- DNS
- DHCP
- ARP
- ICMP
- Basic Routing Concepts
- Basic Wireless Networking Concepts
Preferred OEM Knowledge
- Cisco Catalyst Switches
- Aruba CX / ArubaOS Switches
- Juniper EX Series
- Fortinet FortiGate Firewalls
- Palo Alto Firewalls (Basic Knowledge)
Monitoring & Tools
- SolarWinds
- PRTG
- Aruba Central
- FortiManager
- FortiAnalyzer
- Microsoft Visio
- Putty / SecureCRT
- Wireshark
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related field.
- Diploma candidates with relevant experience may also apply.
Preferred Certifications
- CCNA
- Aruba Certified Associate
- Fortinet Certified Associate (FCA)
Soft Skills
- Good communication skills
- Analytical and troubleshooting abilities
- Customer-focused approach
- Team player with willingness to learn
- Good documentation and reporting skills

About Airowire
About
At Airowire, we help businesses build secure, reliable, and future-ready network infrastructure that enables seamless connectivity and drives digital transformation. Our expertise spans high-speed wired and wireless networking, cybersecurity, cloud and edge computing, and AI-powered network operations. By combining cutting-edge technology with deep technical expertise, we design scalable solutions that help organizations improve performance, strengthen security, and stay ahead in an evolving digital landscape.
We believe that great technology is backed by exceptional support. Our AI-driven Network Operations Center (NOC) proactively monitors and manages network performance to maximize uptime, reduce disruptions, and ensure business continuity. With a customer-first approach, we partner with organizations around the world to deliver responsive service, tailored solutions, and dependable network experiences that empower long-term growth.
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