Network & Security Engineer L2

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 800000 - Rs 2300000 (ie INR 8-23 LPA)

Min Experience: 3 years

Location: New Delhi, NCR

JobType: full-time

The Network & Security Engineer – L2 will be responsible for supporting, configuring, and troubleshooting enterprise network and security infrastructure. This role requires strong hands-on expertise in routing, switching, firewall technologies, and network security, along with the ability to resolve complex L2/L3 issues in a high-availability environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide L2-level support for enterprise LAN, WAN, wireless, and security environments.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, and QoS services.
• Troubleshoot and optimize routing protocols including OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and RIP.
• Support high-availability protocols such as HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP.
• Manage and troubleshoot Cisco-based network infrastructure including Meraki, Nexus (7K/5K/2K), Catalyst (6500, 4500, 3750, 3560), and related platforms.
• Configure and manage Palo Alto and Fortinet firewalls, including zones, policies, objects, and VPN tunnels.
• Support Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC) and Cisco ISE for network access control and authentication.
• Work with MPLS VPN architectures and enterprise WAN connectivity.
• Monitor network performance, identify issues proactively, and ensure SLA compliance.
• Handle incidents, changes, and service requests using ITIL-based ticketing systems.
• Collaborate with L3 teams, vendors, and service providers for advanced issue resolution.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• CCIE trained or CCIE certified (mandatory).
• CCNP certification in Routing & Switching and/or Firewall technologies.
• Strong hands-on experience with LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, and firewall technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of routing and switching concepts and L2/L3 protocols.
• Experience with network security best practices and firewall policy management.
• Knowledge of MPLS VPN technologies and enterprise WAN designs.
• Exposure to cloud networking concepts (Azure preferred).
• Experience working in ITIL-driven operational environments with a focus on service delivery.

Skills

• L2 / L3 Networking Protocols
• Routing & Switching
• Network Security
• LAN / WAN / Wi-Fi Networks
• Firewall Technologies (Palo Alto, Fortinet)
• Routing Protocols: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, RIP
• High Availability: HSRP, VRRP, GLBP
• VPN, QoS, MPLS
• Cisco Technologies
• Azure Networking (basic exposure)
• ITIL Processes