Network Engineer
ideaForge
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Contract type: Full time

Location: Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai (looking for candidates from closer proximity)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: 3 to 5 years
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Network Engineer to join our infrastructure and operations team. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in network protocols, enterprise network configurations, and troubleshooting, along with a proactive interest in cybersecurity principles and practices. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to grow their network engineering career while expanding into the cybersecurity domain.
Key Responsibilities:
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: 3 to 5 years
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Network Engineer to join our infrastructure and operations team. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in network protocols, enterprise network configurations, and troubleshooting, along with a proactive interest in cybersecurity principles and practices. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to grow their network engineering career while expanding into the cybersecurity domain.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement network systems, configurations, and upgrades.
- Manage and monitor network performance; troubleshoot outages and bottlenecks.
- Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
- Collaborate with architecture and security teams to align network design with business and compliance goals.
- Implement and enforce network security policies, including access controls, segmentation, and monitoring.
- Stay updated on emerging threats and cybersecurity best practices.
- Document system configurations, procedures, and policies.
- Support procurement processes, including preparing POs, handling quotations, and managing vendor interactions.
- Strong knowledge of routing protocols: EIGRP, OSPF, BGP
- Expertise in Layer 2 technologies: VLAN, VTP, STP, switch ports, EtherChannel, port security
- Hands-on experience with Cisco routers/switches, firewalls, and VPN solutions.
- Knowledge of operating systems: Windows, Unix/Linux
- Familiarity with cybersecurity basics such as firewall policies, access control, and network segmentation
- Interest in expanding skills in cybersecurity, threat detection, and network hardening
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English
- Positive, confident, and self-driven attitude
- Team player with the ability to work independently
- Strong planning, organization, and adaptability skills
- Commercial awareness (e.g., understanding of PO, invoicing, quotations)
- Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field
- Certifications: CCNA preferred
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