Network Operations and Production Network Engineer - Contract - Bengaluru (Hybrid)

Position: Network Operations and Production Network Engineer Location: Bengaluru (Hybrid) Duration: 12 months with a high possibility of extensions Senior L2/L3 Networking engineers, ideally we want broad skills and people who have worked in Network Operations Centre roles (NOC) • Hands-on engineering / Support/troubleshooting - they need to be SME and ready to be hands-on and solve problems as and when they arise. • Tech discipline: Core Cisco networks (BGP, OSPF, LAN/WAN ETC) combined with: F5 - Load balancing, LTM, GTM, DNS configs, troubleshooting, support Fortinet, Zscaler • They seek networking professionals with strong skills in the above vendor tools/technologies. • Flexibility will be required from time to time for weekend work, changes, etc. • Experience in network operational support and production network engineering within large institutions or banks. • Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex network-related issues. • Strong stakeholder management and ability to work effectively under pressure. • Solid understanding of LAN/WAN technologies and protocols (Cisco ACI, IOS, NX-OS, SD-WAN, BGP, OSPF). • Good knowledge of multi-vendor firewall platforms (FortiGate, Cisco ASA, Cisco Tetration). Experience with remote access technologies (Cisco AnyConnect, Zscaler, Aruba). • Proficiency in DNS/DHCP (Infoblox), load balancing platforms (F5, VMWare), and proxy products (Zscaler). • Strong TCP/IP and SSL troubleshooting skills (packet analysis tools like tcpdump, Wireshark). • Deep understanding of network virtualization, cloud, and automation concepts. • Expertise in network programming/automation and configuration management tools (Python, Ansible, Saltstack, Terraform). • Familiarity with virtual infrastructure and open networking technologies. • Knowledge of network access control and zero-trust networking principles. • Ability to lead and work in 24/7 shift patterns, including weekends.