Job Description: Switch Engineer

Role Overview

A Switch Engineer is responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network switching systems. This role ensures smooth data/voice traffic flow across enterprise or telecom networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and manage Layer 2 / Layer 3 switches (Cisco, Juniper, etc.)
• Perform VLAN creation, trunking, STP configuration
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot:
  • Connectivity issues
  • Packet loss / latency
  • Broadcast storms
• Support network upgrades and migrations
• Work on switch firmware updates and patching
• Maintain documentation:
  • Network diagrams
  • Configuration backups
  • Change logs
• Collaborate with:
  • Network engineers
  • Security teams
  • Data center teams

Technical Skills Required

Core Networking

• TCP/IP fundamentals
• VLANs, STP, RSTP
• Routing basics (OSPF, static routing)
• Subnetting

Switching Technologies

• Cisco Catalyst / Nexus switches (or equivalents)
• Port configuration & troubleshooting
• Link Aggregation (LACP / EtherChannel)

Tools & Platforms

• CLI (command-line interface)
• Network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of SNMP, Syslog

Preferred / Bonus Skills

• Experience with data center networking
• Knowledge of network security (ACLs, port security)
• Exposure to automation (Python, Ansible)
• CCNA or equivalent certification