Network Operations and Production Network Engineer - Contract - Bengaluru (Hybrid)

Job Description

Position: Network Operations and Production Network Engineer Location: Bengaluru (Hybrid) Duration: 12 months with a high possibility of extensions Senior L2/L3 Networking engineers, ideally we want broad skills and people who have worked in Network Operations Centre roles (NOC) Hands-on engineering / Support/troubleshooting - they need to be SME and ready to be hands-on and solve problems as and when they arise. Tech discipline: Core Cisco networks (BGP, OSPF, LAN/WAN ETC) combined with: F5 - Load balancing, LTM, GTM, DNS configs, troubleshooting, support Fortinet, Zscaler They seek networking professionals with strong skills in the above vendor tools/technologies. Flexibility will be required from time to time for weekend work, changes, etc. Experience in network operational support and production network engineering within large institutions or banks. Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex network-related issues. Strong stakeholder management and ability to work effectively under pressure. Solid understanding of LAN/WAN technologies and protocols (Cisco ACI, IOS, NX-OS, SD-WAN, BGP, OSPF). Good knowledge of multi-vendor firewall platforms (FortiGate, Cisco ASA, Cisco Tetration). Experience with remote access technologies (Cisco AnyConnect, Zscaler, Aruba). Proficiency in DNS/DHCP (Infoblox), load balancing platforms (F5, VMWare), and proxy products (Zscaler). Strong TCP/IP and SSL troubleshooting skills (packet analysis tools like tcpdump, Wireshark). Deep understanding of network virtualization, cloud, and automation concepts. Expertise in network programming/automation and configuration management tools (Python, Ansible, Saltstack, Terraform). Familiarity with virtual infrastructure and open networking technologies. Knowledge of network access control and zero-trust networking principles. Ability to lead and work in 24/7 shift patterns, including weekends.