Network Engineer

Network Engineer/Specialist India -100% remote Job Descriptions: • Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise routing and switching infrastructure across data center and campus environments. • Manage firewall policies, security rule bases, and access control lists across Cisco and Palo Alto Networks platforms. • Administer and support VPN and SD-WAN solutions, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity for remote sites and users. • Maintain and optimize wireless network infrastructure using HPE Aruba platforms, including AP management and RF troubleshooting. • Operate and tune Web Application Firewall (WAF) policies on Imperva and F5 XC platforms to protect web-facing applications. • Manage DNS infrastructure and IPAM using Infoblox, including zone management, record updates, and DHCP administration. • Configure, optimize, and troubleshoot F5 load balancer pools, virtual servers, and iRules; manage Cisco WSA Proxy policies. • Administer TACACS+ for network device access control, including policy updates, authentication troubleshooting, and auditing. • Participate in on-call rotation and respond to network incidents within defined SLA windows. • Produce and maintain accurate network documentation, runbooks, and change records. • Collaborate with security, cloud, and application teams to support cross-functional initiatives. • Execute approved change requests following ITIL-aligned change management processes. • Develop and maintain network automation scripts and playbooks to streamline repetitive operational tasks, reduce manual errors, and accelerate change delivery using Python, Ansible, and/or similar tooling. Qualifications: • 5–10 years of progressive hands-on experience in enterprise network operations or engineering. • Demonstrated expertise across routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP; VLANs, STP, and layer 2/3 switching. • Proficiency in firewall policy management on at least two vendor platforms (Cisco and/or Palo Alto). • Working knowledge of SSL/TLS inspection, URL filtering, and application-layer security controls. • Experience with ITSM tools (ServiceNow or equivalent) for incident and change management. • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in complex, multi-vendor network environments. • Ability to work off-hours for scheduled maintenance windows and emergency incidents. • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear technical documentation. • Proficiency in at least one scripting or automation language (Python preferred) for network task automation, data parsing, and API integration. • Hands-on experience with Ansible or similar configuration management tools for network device provisioning and compliance enforcement. • Familiarity with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines for managing and deploying network automation code. • Experience using REST APIs or NETCONF/YANG to interact programmatically with network devices and management platforms.