L2 Network Engineer - Routing & Switching (5-10 yrs)

Role & responsibilities :

We are looking for experienced Network Engineers with strong hands-on expertise in Implementation and Deployment of enterprise and data center network infrastructure.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience deploying Cisco networking technologies, including Cisco ACI, Routing & Switching, Wireless, and FortiGate/Cisco ASA Firewalls.

This role is focused on project implementation, deployment, and configuration. Candidates with primarily Network Operations, NOC, Monitoring, or Production Support backgrounds will not be considered.

Mandatory Skills :

- Cisco Routing & Switching

- Cisco ACI (APIC, Tenants, VRFs, Bridge Domains, EPGs, Contracts)

- Cisco Wireless (WLC, Access Points)

- FortiGate Firewall and/or Cisco ASA Firewall

- Enterprise Data Center Networking

- Implementation & Deployment of Network Infrastructure

Roles & Responsibilities :

- Deploy and implement Cisco Routing & Switching infrastructure in enterprise and data center environments.

- Configure and deploy Cisco ACI fabrics, including APIC, Tenants, VRFs, Bridge Domains, EPGs, Contracts, and Fabric Policies.

- Install, configure, and deploy Cisco Wireless Controllers (WLC) and Access Points.

- Deploy and configure FortiGate and/or Cisco ASA firewalls, including security policies, NAT, VPN, and high-availability configurations.

- Perform hardware installation, software installation, initial configuration, and commissioning of network devices.

- Execute deployment activities based on approved High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents.

- Validate network configurations and perform post-deployment testing.

- Coordinate with project teams to ensure successful implementation within project timelines.

- Prepare implementation documentation and deployment reports.

- Follow enterprise networking standards and implementation best practices.

Mandatory Technical Skills :

- Cisco ACI

- Cisco Nexus Switches

- Cisco Catalyst Switches

- Routing Protocols : OSPF, BGP

- Layer 2 Technologies : VLAN, STP, EtherChannel

- Cisco Wireless (WLC, Access Points)

- FortiGate Firewall or Cisco ASA Firewall

- LAN/WAN Technologies

- Network Configuration and Deployment

Preferred Skills :

- CCNP Enterprise / Data Center

- CCIE Enterprise or Data Center (Preferred)

- Fortinet NSE Certifications

- Experience working in enterprise or large-scale data center deployment projects.

Screening Criteria :

Mandatory :

- Strong hands-on experience in Network Implementation and Deployment.

- Proven experience configuring and deploying Cisco ACI, Routing & Switching, Wireless, and FortiGate/Cisco ASA.

- Experience deploying enterprise or data center network infrastructure.