System Engineer – Networking

Role overview

System Engineer – Networking at C3iHub

Network Operations & Support Provide day-to-day operational support for enterprise network infrastructure across multiple locations.

The role requires strong expertise in routing & switching, network security, and integration with enterprise services.

Responsibilities

• Understand and manage complete network topology, including LAN/WAN, VLANs, routing paths, and configurations.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain network devices including firewalls, routers, switches, and wireless infrastructure.
• Monitor network performance (bandwidth, uptime, device health, traffic patterns).
• Maintain inventory and lifecycle management of network assets.
• Security & Compliance Configure and manage network security devices ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Implement segmentation, ACLs, intrusion prevention, and access control policies.
• Apply system hardening standards and ensure compliance with security benchmarks (e.g., STIGs).
• Monitor and analyze logs for security incidents and unusual activities.
• Enforce identity-based access control, authentication, and authorization mechanisms.
• Troubleshooting & Incident Management Perform L1–L2 troubleshooting for connectivity, performance, and access issues.
• Diagnose network faults using logs, monitoring tools, and CLI-based analysis.
• Identify and resolve issues related to routing, switching, and access control.
• Handle hardware faults and ensure timely issue resolution through proper escalation.
• Integration & Coordination Integrate network devices with enterprise services such as DNS, DHCP, AD, Syslog, SNMP, and NTP.
• Coordinate with ISPs, OEM vendors, and internal teams for issue resolution.
• Support secure remote access and site connectivity solutions (VPN, IPSEC, SSL VPN).
• Process & Reporting Follow ITIL processes including incident, change, and problem management.
• Prepare reports on network availability, incidents, and performance trends.
• Maintain documentation, RCA reports, and technical presentations.
• Ensure adherence to escalation matrices and service desk coordination.
• Infrastructure & Optimization Ensure high availability through redundancy, failover mechanisms, and resilient design.
• Perform upgrades, patching, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Support hybrid/cloud/on-prem data center environments.
• Use centralized monitoring and automation tools for performance tracking and configuration management.
• Mandatory Technical Skills Routing & Switching: VLAN, STP, EtherChannel, SVI, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, FHRP, Static & Dynamic Routing Security: ACL, Wireshark, Nmap, AAA, SSH, IPSEC, GRE, VPN, SSL VPN Networking Concepts: LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, QoS, Ring/Bus/Hub/P2P/ILL Topologies Wireless: WLC, Access Points, 4G/5G, Meraki, Aruba Tools: Network diagramming (MS Visio) Soft Skills Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Good communication and stakeholder management Ability to work independently and in teams Strong documentation and reporting skills

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent
• 5–8 years in enterprise network/security management

Preferred qualifications and skills

• Certifications such as CCNA , CompTIA Network+ , or equivalent Exposure to automation tools and configuration management systems Travel Requirements Willingness to travel across locations as required for project execution and coordination

Employment details

• Location: Kanpur [UP] [India]

Additional role details

• Role Summary The Network Security Engineer will be responsible for managing, monitoring, and troubleshooting enterprise network infrastructure, including firewalls, switches, routers, and wireless systems.
• The ideal candidate should be capable of operating in dynamic IT environments while adhering to structured processes and escalation protocols.