Junior Network Administrator

Experience: 2.00 + years

Salary: Confidential (based on experience)

Shift: (GMT+05:30) Asia/Kolkata (IST)

Opportunity Type: Office ()

Placement Type: Full time Permanent Position

(*Note: This is a requirement for one of Uplers client - Veritra)

What do you need for this opportunity

Must have skills required:

TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, Routing, Switching, Firewall

Veritra is Looking for:

The Junior Network Administrator will provide day-to-day operational support for the network environment, focusing on monitoring, network device maintenance, patching, basic configuration, and Tier 1–2 incident support as part of an integrated offshore Network Management team supporting DBM Global's IT environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Network Operations: Monitor network infrastructure and respond to alerts; support day-to-day operation of switches, wireless infrastructure, firewalls, and SD-WAN devices; perform basic troubleshooting of connectivity issues; escalate complex issues to the Senior Network Engineer.
• Network Device Patching & Maintenance: Coordinate and perform network device firmware/software patching under approved procedures; maintain patching schedules and records; validate device health following upgrades or maintenance; ensure configurations are backed up before approved changes.
• Basic Configuration: Perform routine configuration changes under established standards — including VLAN configuration, switch port configuration, basic wireless configuration, device onboarding, basic firewall changes, network access changes, and basic SD-WAN operational tasks — following approved change-management processes.
• Tier 1–2 Support: Provide first-line and second-line network support; troubleshoot connectivity problems, switch port issues, wireless connectivity, device reachability, VLAN/access issues, and basic firewall connectivity; gather logs and troubleshooting information before escalation; track incidents through the ticketing system.
• Network Monitoring & Documentation: Monitor network availability and alerts; maintain network device inventory and operational records; update network documentation following approved changes; follow standard operating procedures and network support runbooks.
• OT Support: Provide operational support for approved network activities within the shop-floor/OT environment; assist with network segmentation-related operational tasks under Senior Engineer direction; follow established OT change-control and security procedures.
  
  

Must-Have Requirements

• Solid working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP
• Hands-on exposure to VLANs, routing, and switching (lab or professional environment)
• Tier 1–2 network troubleshooting experience (connectivity, switch ports, wireless, device reachability)
• Experience or understanding of network device patching procedures, change control, and configuration backups
• Familiarity with enterprise network infrastructure
• Basic understanding of firewall rules, access control, and connectivity troubleshooting
• Experience using a ticketing system and following escalation procedures
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and maintain accurate documentation
  
  

Good to Have

• Hands-on exposure to Cisco Meraki (switching and/or wireless)
• Familiarity with Palo Alto firewalls
• Exposure to Aruba EdgeConnect / Silver Peak SD-WAN
• CCNA or equivalent entry-level networking certification
• OT / shop-floor network exposure
• Experience with network monitoring tools
  
  

Technology Environment

• Firewall / Security: Palo Alto
• Switching & Wireless: Cisco Meraki
• SD-WAN: Aruba EdgeConnect / Silver Peak
• Network Security: Segmentation, access control, firewall policies
• Enterprise Networking: Routing, switching, VLANs, connectivity
• Operational Technology: Shop-floor / OT network infrastructure
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree, diploma, or equivalent qualification in Networking, Information Technology, or a related field
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in network administration or IT support
  
  

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