Network Engineer

Role Overview

NETGEAR creates innovative networking solutions for homes and businesses around the world, and we run our own business networking products across our sites. We're looking for a Network Engineer to own the network and site infrastructure at our Chennai office. This role sits within NETGEAR's global IT team and is fully on site at our Chennai office.

This is a hands-on technical role. You'll keep our Chennai network fast and reliable, work with our global network team to apply consistent standards and help colleagues get the most from their technology day to day. It's a high-ownership role on a global team.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day operation and health of the Chennai site network, including LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi and firewalls.
• Apply and uphold global network and site infrastructure standards, working closely with the global network team.
• Plan capacity and resilience for the Chennai network as the site grows.
• Respond to and resolve network incidents on site and contribute to root cause analysis.
• Design and support reliable, secure connectivity for our engineering labs and build infrastructure.
• Act as a local face of IT, supporting colleagues with end-user technology alongside the service desk.
• Work with local connectivity providers and vendors.
• Partner closely with local engineering teams and peer IT teams globally.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 5-8 years in enterprise network engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with routing, switching, Wi-Fi and firewalls.
• Experience supporting engineering or lab environments.
• Strong network troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of end-user technology, such as Windows, macOS and Microsoft 365.
• Strong communication skills and experience working with global teams.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certifications such as CCNA/CCNP or equivalent.
• Network automation or infrastructure as code, using tools such as Python or Ansible.
• Experience with NETGEAR business networking products.
• Network design for lab or test environments.
• Exposure to cloud networking, such as AWS.
  
  

Eligibility to work in India is required. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Company Statement

At NETGEAR, we are on a mission to unleash the full potential of connectivity with intelligent solutions that delight and protect. We turn ideas into innovative networking products that connect people, power businesses, and advance the way we live.

We're a performance-driven, talented and connected team that's committed to delivering world-class products for our customers. As a company, we value our employees as the most essential building blocks of our success. And as teammates, we commit to taking our work to the Next Gear by living our values: we Dare to Transform the future, Connect and Delight our customers, Communicate Courageously with each other and collaborate to Win It Together. You’ll find our values woven through our processes, present in our decisions, and celebrated throughout our culture.

We strive to attract top talent and create a great workplace where people feel engaged, inspired, challenged, proud and respected. If you are creative, forward-thinking, passionate about technology and are looking for a rewarding career to make an impact, then you've got what it takes to succeed at NETGEAR. Join our network and help us shape the future of connectivity.

NETGEAR hires based on merit. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.