Network Engineer- Sophos Certification Needed

Network Engineer

Company: Progenesis IVF Pvt. Ltd.

Department: Information Technology

Location: Thane, Maharashtra

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience: 4–5 years

Work Mode: Work from Office

Openings: 1

About Progenesis IVF

Progenesis IVF is a growing healthcare organisation providing advanced fertility and reproductive healthcare services. Our technology and IT infrastructure play an important role in supporting our doctors, clinical teams, centres, and corporate operations.

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Network Engineer to manage, maintain, troubleshoot, and secure our network infrastructure across the organisation.

Job Summary

The Network Engineer will be responsible for the day-to-day management of network infrastructure, firewall administration, connectivity, troubleshooting, network security, and IT infrastructure support. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience with Sophos Firewall, LAN/WAN, VPN, TCP/IP, routing and switching, along with a CCNA certification.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the organisation's LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, VPN, and network infrastructure.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Sophos Firewall and related security policies.
• Manage firewall rules, NAT, VPNs, web filtering, application control, and network security configurations.
• Monitor network performance, availability, bandwidth, and connectivity.
• Troubleshoot network issues involving LAN, WAN, Internet, Wi-Fi, VPN, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, and routing.
• Configure and troubleshoot switches, routers, access points, and other network devices.
• Handle user connectivity issues and provide timely technical support.
• Perform network installation, configuration, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Monitor network security and identify potential vulnerabilities or unauthorised access.
• Maintain network documentation, configurations, IP address records, and infrastructure diagrams.
• Coordinate with Internet Service Providers and external vendors for connectivity and technical issues.
• Support IT infrastructure across corporate and branch/centre locations.
• Participate in network expansion, infrastructure improvement, and implementation projects.
• Ensure regular backup and documentation of network and firewall configurations.
• Follow IT security policies, access-control procedures, and organisational standards.
• Maintain proper records of incidents, troubleshooting activities, and resolutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Experience

• 4–5 years of relevant experience in Network Engineering / Network Administration.
• Hands-on experience managing enterprise network infrastructure.
• Strong practical experience with Sophos Firewall.
• CCNA certification is mandatory.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, LAN, WAN, DNS, DHCP and VPN.
• Good understanding of routing and switching concepts.
• Hands-on experience with routers, switches, access points, and network devices.
• Experience with firewall configuration, security policies, NAT, VPN, and web/application filtering.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of network monitoring and performance management.
• Understanding of network security and basic cybersecurity principles.
• Good knowledge of IP addressing, subnetting, VLANs, and routing protocols.
• Experience with Wi-Fi/network connectivity troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Windows-based network environments is an advantage.

Good to Have

• Experience working with Sophos Central / Sophos Firewall.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and endpoint security solutions.
• Experience managing networks across multiple branches or locations.
• Knowledge of AWS/Azure networking is an advantage.
• Experience in healthcare or multi-location organisations will be an added advantage.
• Additional networking certifications such as CCNP will be a plus.

Professional Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple technical issues and prioritise tasks.
• Good documentation and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with the IT team.
• Willingness to travel to branch locations when required.
• Proactive approach towards network monitoring and problem resolution.

Why Join Progenesis IVF

• Opportunity to work with a growing healthcare organisation.
• Exposure to a multi-location IT and network infrastructure.
• Opportunity to work on network security, firewall management, and infrastructure projects.
• Stable and professional work environment.
• Opportunity for technical growth and career development.

Progenesis IVF Pvt. Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.