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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

Mandatory skills:

• Programming skills in Python, Robot framework, Selenium, Shell scripting
• Experience on L2/L3 protocols of VLAN/DHCP/LACP/IGMP/PPPoE.
• Should be familiar with device configuration protocols of CLI/NETCONF/SNMP.
• Experience in telecom technologies like DSLAM/GPON/G.fast/Next gen broadband technologies is highly recommended
• Knowledge on regression/performance/load/scale/stability test areas
• Hands on experience with Common industry equipment like Spirent test center/ixia/Abacus/Shenick(TeraVM)/N2X Traffic generators.
• Exposure to debug tools such as Wireshark/tcpdump.

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge on software Test cycle, test plan and test case creation
• Understanding of End to end test setup topology and debugging.
• Ability to perform System level Functional and Non-functional tests.
• Familiar with Manual test life cycle
• Designing and writing test automation scripts using automation frameworks
• Exposure to CI/CD pipe line implementation and maintenance using Jenkins, Groovy scripting
• Linux skills (system configuration and administration, containers, networking experience and d) such as sockets and database management
• Good debugging skills and knowledge on various debug tools
• Bug reporting/tracking and providing logs.

Primary Skills – SDA, DNAC, Cisco ISE, Routing and switching and Troubleshooting NAC, 802.1x, Supplicant configuration, 

Switching Skills- IOS upgrade, SNMP, VLAN, STP, VSL

Routing Skills-OSPF, BGP, ISIS

Network Monitoring Tools- Cisco Prime (Integration, monitoring, and troubleshooting)

1. Must have hands on experience in Implementing NAC,802.1x (Wired & Wireless)
2. Strong knowledge on CAMPUS LAN Architecture and implementation
3. Hands on experience in Routing, Switching, Cisco SDA, DNAC, Cisco ISE, Assurance
4. Working experience in Cisco prime infra, Monitoring, Integration and Heat map generation
5. Should have detailed technical understanding, troubleshooting of STP protocols (STP, PVST, RSTP, MSTP)
6. Perform IOS upgrades on Switches and WLCs
7. Troubleshoot skills on Quality of Service, Multicast and HSRP, Dot1x protocols, IPSLA
8. Troubleshooting skills on Cisco VSS, VSL and stacking technologies 
9. Should have detailed technical understanding, troubleshooting and support of, Routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), MPLS in an enterprise environment.
10. Perform root cause and troubleshoot network outages
11. Should be proficient in Wireless technology, implementation, and troubleshooting
12. Deliver reports on the actions performed.
13. Hands-on experience with the networking products Like Cisco 6800, 9500,9400,9300, 3800, 2960x and 3650 switches. Juniper EX8200,EX4200,EX3300 and EX2200 switches
14. Strong ability to troubleshoot complex network issues and Identify, diagnose, and resolve different types of network problems.

Secondary Skills –

1. CCNP Certification
2. Project Management: Managing individual network projects within the scope of the Network Team
3. Excellent technical and business communication skills, both oral and written