Network Support Engineer

Role: Network Support Engineer

Skills: Huawei LAN switches

Experience: 6 to 10 years.

Location: Chennai

Responsibility in Huawei switches

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Network Engineer with in-depth expertise in Huawei, Aruba network switches and wireless network to join our IT infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting network environments utilizing Huawei switches and other networking equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage enterprise-level Huawei Data Networking solutions.
• Install, configure, and maintain Huawei switches (S5720, S5731, CE 6863 Series, CloudEngine).
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex network issues.
• Configure and maintain Aruba wireless solutions and ensure seamless integration with existing infrastructure.
• Administer and optimize HP Intelligent Management Center (IMC) for network monitoring and performance management.
• Manage and maintain Netbox for network documentation and IP address management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure network security, scalability, and high availability.
• Perform capacity planning, network audits, and proactive performance tuning.
• Develop and maintain detailed network diagrams, documentation, and SOPs.
• Provide L3-level support and mentor junior engineers on best practices.

Required Skills & Expertise

• Strong hands-on experience with Huawei switches, routers, and enterprise networking protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLAN, STP).
• Expertise in Aruba wireless technologies and controller-based deployments.
• Proficiency in HP IMC for network monitoring and automation.
• Experience with Netbox for network inventory and IPAM.
• Solid understanding of network security principles and firewall integration.
• Familiarity with automation tools and scripting (Python, Ansible) for network tasks.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or related field.
• Relevant certifications (Huawei HCIP/HCIE, Aruba Certified Professional, CCNP/CCIE preferred).
• Strong communication and documentation skills.