Network Engineer 3
- Narayana Health
- 5 - 10 years
- Bengaluru
- 2 months ago
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Job Description
Job Title: Network Tech Lead
Location: Bangalore Corporate Office
Reports To: Ramu Manjunath, Head of Core Infrastructure
Department: IT / Network Operations
Job Summary:
The Network Tech Lead will oversee the design, implementation, and management of the organization's network infrastructure. This role requires a strong technical understanding of network systems, along with leadership and mentorship skills to guide the network team in maintaining and improving the network environment. The Network Tech Lead will also serve as the go-to expert for troubleshooting, system upgrades, and technical advice, ensuring the stability and scalability of all network services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Network Design and Implementation: Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of scalable and secure network systems to meet organizational needs. Oversee network architecture planning, including LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless networks.
- Network Monitoring and Optimization: Proactively monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues. Optimize network performance through effective tuning, configuration changes, and preventative measures.
- Team Leadership and Mentorship: Lead and mentor a team of network engineers and administrators. Provide technical guidance and support, ensuring the team follows best practices and adheres to security protocols.
- Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Act as the primary point of escalation for complex network-related issues. Diagnose and resolve hardware and software problems in a timely and efficient manner.
- Security and Compliance: Ensure that the network infrastructure is secure and compliant with industry standards. Implement firewalls, encryption protocols, and other security measures to protect data and network resources.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation for network configurations, topology diagrams, and troubleshooting procedures. Provide regular reports on network performance and incident resolution to senior management.
- Vendor and Stakeholder Management: Work closely with external vendors and partners to evaluate new technologies, and implement network upgrades. Manage relationships with service providers to ensure service-level agreements (SLAs) are met.
- Network Troubleshooting and Disaster Recovery: Participate in disaster recovery planning, implement network redundancy and fault tolerance, and lead incident management during network outages.
- Project Management: Lead or participate in network-related projects, from planning and design to implementation and evaluation, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Education: Any Bachelors degree, Network Engineering, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNP, Juniper JNCIP, CompTIA Network+) are highly desirable.
- Experience: At least 5-7 years of experience in network engineering
- Technical Expertise:
- Proficiency in routing and switching technologies (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Aruba).
- Strong understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS, BGP, OSPF).
- Experience with firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN, and network security tools.
- Hands-on experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., Site24x7, SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios).
- Leadership Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills. Ability to manage and inspire a technical team while fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Exceptional troubleshooting and analytical skills. Ability to quickly assess network problems and implement solutions effectively.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with automation tools (e.g., Python, or other scripting languages).
- Familiarity with ITIL or similar IT service management frameworks.
Working Conditions:
- Full-time position with standard office hours; availability for On-Call support during non-business hours as needed.
- Occasional travel may be required for onsite installations or troubleshooting.
Job Classification
Industry: Medical Services / HospitalFunctional Area / Department: Engineering - Hardware & Networks, Role Category: IT NetworkRole: Team Lead / Network ManagerEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: Narayana Health (NH)Location(s): Bengaluru
Keyskills: Lan Wan Network Implementation Network Design Solarwinds Comptia Jncip TCP Juniper ITIL DHCP PRTG VPN CCNP
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