Network Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer to support, operate, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure across LAN, WAN, firewall, and data center environments. The role involves hands-on configuration, troubleshooting, incident response, and lifecycle maintenance of critical network services.

Key Responsibilities

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  Support and maintain LAN/WAN infrastructure in enterprise environments

  
  


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  Perform network configuration, deployment, and operational changes

  
  


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  Administer and troubleshoot firewalls (Checkpoint, Palo Alto) and load balancers (F5)

  
  


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  Manage and support data center networking, including Cisco ACI and Cisco Nexus platforms

  
  


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  Monitor network performance and proactively resolve issues to ensure availability and SLA compliance

  
  


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  Perform firmware, patching, and network lifecycle upgrades

  
  


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  Work with cross-functional teams for deployments, incident management, and security compliance

  
  


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  Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures

  
  


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  Participate in on-call rotations for critical network support (as applicable)

  
  

Required Skills & Experience

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  5–8 years of experience in Network Engineering / NOC / Data Center Ops

  
  


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  Strong knowledge in:
  ✔ LAN / WAN networking
  ✔ Routing & Switching
  ✔ Firewalls (Checkpoint, Palo Alto)
  ✔ Load Balancers (F5)
  ✔ Cisco Data Center platforms (ACI, Nexus)

  
  


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  Experience with incident, change, and problem management processes

  
  


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  Solid troubleshooting skills in mission-critical environments

  
  


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  Certifications such as:

  
  
  
  
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    CompTIA Network+

    
    
  
  
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    CCNA / CCNP

    
    
  
  
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    CCSA (Checkpoint)

    
    
  
  
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    F5 Certified Administrator

    
    
  
  
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    CCIE (preferred)

    
    
  
  
  
  

Nice to Have

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  Experience with network automation / scripting

  
  


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  Exposure to SD-WAN

  
  


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  Experience in banking, telco, or regulated environments

  
  


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  ITIL knowledge

  
  

About Encora

Encora is a global company that offers Software and Digital Engineering solutions. Our practices include Cloud Services, Product Engineering & Application Modernization, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience & Design Services, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, Quality Engineering, AI & LLM Engineering, among others.

At Encora, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality