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Applying for Network Engineer ( Contract)

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Cisco Network Subject Matter Expert (SME) with at
  • least 15 years of relevant experience to join our team. The ideal candidate should possess extensive
  • knowledge of Cisco networking technologies and solutions, along with a proven track record in
  • conducting network assessments. The SME will play a pivotal role in evaluating, designing, and
  • optimizing our network infrastructure to ensure efficiency, security, and reliability.
  • Responsibilities:
  • 1. Network Assessment:
  • - Conduct comprehensive network assessments to evaluate the current infrastructure's
  • performance, security, and scalability.
  • - Identify areas of improvement and recommend solutions to enhance the network's efficiency and
  • effectiveness.
  • - Conduct Network Vulnerability Assessment and Network Hardening assessment.
  • - Perform network device configuration assessment.
  • - Should have good working knowledge on Network devices including switches, Router, Firewall, Load
  • Balancer, VPN Gateway etc.
  • 2. Design and Architecture:
  • - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain Cisco-based network
  • solutions that align with business requirements.
  • - Review network architecture and design documents, considering factors such as redundancy, load
  • balancing, and failover.
  • 3. Technical Expertise:
  • - Serve as the go-to technical expert on Cisco networking technologies, staying up-to-date with the
  • latest advancements and best practices.
  • - Provide guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers, sharing insights and knowledge to
  • enhance the team's capabilities.
  • - Monitoring for bank Network Infrastructure devices (Router, Switch, ISE / NAC)
  • 4. Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution:
  • - Diagnose complex network issues and provide timely solutions to minimize downtime and
  • disruptions.
  • - Analyze network performance metrics and recommend optimizations for optimal end-user
  • experience.
  • AVEKSHAA TECHNOLOGIES (P) LTD Cisco Network Subject Matter Expert (SME)
  • 5. Security and Compliance:
  • - Implement and enforce network security measures to safeguard against cyber threats and
  • vulnerabilities.
  • - Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to network security and data
  • privacy.
  • 6. Documentation and Reporting:
  • - Create and review ( if existing ) detailed documentation of network designs, configurations, and
  • processes.
  • - Generate reports summarizing network assessment findings, proposed improvements, and
  • project progress.
  • - Update incident status to users periodically and as per the communication standards
  • - Can work independently with the network SMEs/application owners from the client's side.
  • 7. Vendor Management:
  • - Work closely with Cisco vendors to acquire necessary hardware, software, and licenses.
  • - Manage vendor relationships and stay informed about upcoming product releases and updates.
  • Location and work timings:
  • - Location will be in Bangalore either at our office or at client office for entire duration.
  • - Timings will be Mon-Sat from 9.30 am – 6.30 pm.
  • - Need to be available to handle any emergency related to network related issue in off working
  • hours also if required.

Skills and Qualifications

  • We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Cisco Network Subject Matter Expert (SME) with at
  • least 15 years of relevant experience to join our team. The ideal candidate should possess extensive
  • knowledge of Cisco networking technologies and solutions, along with a proven track record in
  • conducting network assessments. The SME will play a pivotal role in evaluating, designing, and
  • optimizing our network infrastructure to ensure efficiency, security, and reliability.
  • Responsibilities:
  • 1. Network Assessment:
  • - Conduct comprehensive network assessments to evaluate the current infrastructure's
  • performance, security, and scalability.
  • - Identify areas of improvement and recommend solutions to enhance the network's efficiency and
  • effectiveness.
  • - Conduct Network Vulnerability Assessment and Network Hardening assessment.
  • - Perform network device configuration assessment.
  • - Should have good working knowledge on Network devices including switches, Router, Firewall, Load
  • Balancer, VPN Gateway etc.
  • 2. Design and Architecture:
  • - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain Cisco-based network
  • solutions that align with business requirements.
  • - Review network architecture and design documents, considering factors such as redundancy, load
  • balancing, and failover.
  • 3. Technical Expertise:
  • - Serve as the go-to technical expert on Cisco networking technologies, staying up-to-date with the
  • latest advancements and best practices.
  • - Provide guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers, sharing insights and knowledge to
  • enhance the team's capabilities.
  • - Monitoring for bank Network Infrastructure devices (Router, Switch, ISE / NAC)
  • 4. Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution:
  • - Diagnose complex network issues and provide timely solutions to minimize downtime and
  • disruptions.
  • - Analyze network performance metrics and recommend optimizations for optimal end-user
  • experience.
  • AVEKSHAA TECHNOLOGIES (P) LTD Cisco Network Subject Matter Expert (SME)
  • 5. Security and Compliance:
  • - Implement and enforce network security measures to safeguard against cyber threats and
  • vulnerabilities.
  • - Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to network security and data
  • privacy.
  • 6. Documentation and Reporting:
  • - Create and review ( if existing ) detailed documentation of network designs, configurations, and
  • processes.
  • - Generate reports summarizing network assessment findings, proposed improvements, and
  • project progress.
  • - Update incident status to users periodically and as per the communication standards
  • - Can work independently with the network SMEs/application owners from the client's side.
  • 7. Vendor Management:
  • - Work closely with Cisco vendors to acquire necessary hardware, software, and licenses.
  • - Manage vendor relationships and stay informed about upcoming product releases and updates.
  • Location and work timings:
  • - Location will be in Bangalore either at our office or at client office for entire duration.
  • - Timings will be Mon-Sat from 9.30 am – 6.30 pm.
  • - Need to be available to handle any emergency related to network related issue in off working
  • hours also if required.
  • CTC: Open 

Educational Qualifications

Any Graduation

Location

Bangalore

Open Positions

1

Skills Required

Networking, VPN Protocols, Network Security

Experience Required

10 +Years

Job Type

In Office

Employment Type

Contract (6 months) and Extend

Applying for Network Engineer ( Contract)