Location: Vadodara / Bengaluru 

Job Type: Full Time / Onsite 

Department: IT Infrastructure 

Experience: 5+ years

Shift: Rotational 

Job Summary: 
The Network L3 Engineer will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing our advanced network infrastructure for our client(s). This role requires a deep understanding of networking protocols, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure to resolve complex network issues. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with multi-vendor network equipment, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. 

Must have Core Technical Skills –  

1. Advanced Networking Protocols: Deep understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, ISIS. Routing and switching concepts at an expert level 

2. Network Design and Architecture: Experience designing scalable, high-availability network infrastructures. Capacity planning and performance optimization 

3. Firewall and Security: Proficient with firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA). VPNs (IPSec, SSL), ACLs, NAT, IDS/IPS 

4. Load Balancing and Redundancy: Knowledge of F5, Citrix NetScaler, or similar appliances. HA protocols like HSRP, VRRP, GLBP 

5. Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Tools: Wireshark, SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG & Strong analytical skills for packet capture analysis. Core Data Center Network Skills. 

Good to have Core Technical Skills – 

1. High-Level Routing & Switching: Deep understanding of Layer 2/3 protocols: STP, VTP, HSRP, VRRP, BGP, OSPF, VXLAN. Fabric Path, OTV, and other data center-specific technologies 

2. Data Center Network Design: Spine-leaf architecture. Layer 2/3 segmentation and scalable designs. Multitenancy (VRF, VLANs, overlay/underlay networks).  

3. Data Center Technologies: Cisco Nexus (5k/7k/9k) platforms. ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure). Juniper QFX/EX, Arista platforms. EVPN/VXLAN for modern data center fabrics 

4. Security & Segmentation: Micro segmentation (e.g., using Cisco ACI or NSX). Integration with firewalls and network access control (NAC) 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Hands-on experience on Network Technologies – Routing, Switching, Firewall, Load Balancers, Wireless Network. 

• Experience on Network designing, Architecting, Troubleshooting, Integrations. 

• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues within defined timelines. 

• Strong expertise in core and edge IP routing technologies (IPv4 and IPv6, BGP, OSPF, MPLS – RSVP, LDP, etc. / VPLS / VPWS, IP VPN, QoS, Security) 

• Hands-on experience on Cisco Nexus, ASR/ISR, SDN, SD-WAN, IPSEC, SWITCHING. 

• Hands-on experience on Network & Server Load Balancer, Wan Optimization devices. 

• Hands-On experience on Next-Gen Firewalls like Palo Alto, Cisco FP features 

• Knowledge of VPN, MPLS, ILL, L2/L3 Circuits configuration/Troubleshooting’s. 

Education Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. 

Certifications:

• Relevant industry certifications such as CCNP, JNCIP, ITIL or equivalent are highly preferred.