Network Administrator

Role & responsibilities

Architecture & Implementation

• Assist Senior Network Architects with low-level design (LLD), capacity planning, and deployment of enterprise LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, Wi-Fi, and VPN topologies.

• Stage, configure, and commission Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches, routers, and next-generation firewalls (NGFW).

• Implement core protocols and network services including VLANs, trunking, Spanning Tree (RSTP/MSTP), OSPF/BGP, DHCP, DNS, and IPAM. • Collaborate with Cloud and Systems teams to integrate on-premises infrastructure with hybrid-cloud environments (AWS / Azure).

Preferred candidate profile

Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

• Core Certifications: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) required; active progress toward Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise) strongly preferred.

• Security & Vendor Certifications: Fortinet NSE 4+, Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE, or Aruba Certified Associate/Professional.

• Modern Networking: Practical exposure to SD-WAN architectures, network automation (Python, Ansible), or cloud virtual networking (AWS VPCs, Transit Gateways, Azure VNets).

• Process Knowledge: Familiarity with ITIL frameworks, change advisory boards (CAB), and enterprise security hardening guidelines.