Network Engineer - L2

Key Responsibilities :

1. Network Design & Architecture

• Design LAN, WAN, WLAN, and Data Center network architectures.
• Develop IP addressing schemes, VLAN design, routing strategies, and segmentation plans.
• Create high‑level (HLD) and low‑level (LLD) network design documents.
• Plan capacity, scalability, redundancy, and resilience enhancements.
• Plan deployments for Cisco Catalyst, Meraki MX/MS/MR, and cloud-managed environments.

2. Network Planning & Implementation

• Perform site surveys, RF planning, and coverage analysis for wireless deployments.
• Plan MPLS/SD-WAN circuits, bandwidth, QoS, and routing policies.
• Prepare Bill of Material (BoM), hardware sizing, and licensing requirements.
• Coordinate with ISPs and vendors for connectivity, installation, and upgrades.
• Lead network migration projects with minimal downtime (e.g., core switch refresh, WAN cutovers).

3. Performance & Optimization

• Analyze network performance, traffic patterns, and utilization trends.
• Recommend optimization strategies for routing, switching, and wireless coverage.
• Conduct capacity forecasting and recommend scaling solutions.

4. Security & Compliance

• Implement NAC/802.1X, segmentation, and firewall policies (Cisco ISE, Check Point, Palo Alto, Meraki).
• Ensure network compliance with security standards and corporate security requirements.
• Integrate cloud security platforms (Zscaler ZIA/ZPA, Umbrella, etc.).

5. Documentation & Standards

• Prepare LLDs, configuration documents, runbooks, network diagrams, and SOPs.
• Maintain network inventory, topology maps, and maintenance schedules.

6. Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work with application teams, security teams, ISP partners, and project managers.
• Support change management and participate in CAB reviews.
• Coordinate project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communication.

7. Troubleshooting & Support

• Provide escalation support for complex network issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for network failures.
• Validate network after changes using monitoring tools and telemetry.

 

Experience & Certifications

• ​Experience: 7-8 years in IT Security, with a minimum of 4 years focused specifically on project-based implementation or deployments.
• ​​Top Certifications (Preferred):
• ​CCNA
• ​CCNP

• ​Critical Thinking: Ability to anticipate how a new security implementation might impact existing network traffic.
• ​Ownership: Capability to manage a deployment project from the "Initial Setup" phase to the "Operational Handover."

​Detail-Oriented: Precision in documenting rule changes and configuration backups.