Cisco Network-Core Engineer

Job Description

Cisco Network-Core Engineer – Job Description
Job Title

Cisco Network-Core Engineer

Experience
3–8 Years
Location
Bangalore
Pune
Salary
₹5–13 LPA
Domain
Network Infrastructure
Network Security
Job Summary

The Cisco Network-Core Engineer will be responsible for designing, deploying, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise network infrastructure. The role focuses on Cisco routing and switching, firewall administration, proxy management, network security, and IT infrastructure operations while ensuring high availability, security, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities
Network Administration
Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco network infrastructure.
Manage enterprise routing and switching environments.
Support Cisco ASA, Firepower, IPS, routers, switches, and AnyConnect VPN.
Monitor network performance and ensure high availability.
Firewall Management
Configure and troubleshoot:
Cisco Firewalls
Check Point Firewalls
Palo Alto Firewalls
Implement firewall security policies.
Perform rule management and optimization.
Proxy Administration
Configure and maintain proxy servers.
Monitor proxy infrastructure.
Troubleshoot proxy-related issues.
Security & Compliance
Perform IOS upgrades and firmware updates.
Manage patching activities.
Conduct audit log reviews.
Implement access control policies.
Identify and mitigate security risks.
Ensure compliance with organizational security standards.
Network Performance
Monitor network utilization.
Recommend performance improvements.
Plan hardware and software upgrades.
Optimize network availability and reliability.
Disaster Recovery
Support disaster recovery planning and execution.
Participate in business continuity activities.
ITIL Operations
Incident Management
Change Management
Capacity Management
Vendor Management
Documentation
Prepare:
Network diagrams
Infrastructure documentation
Technical reports
Audit documentation
Design documents
Support
Provide 24×7 operational support.
Be available for night and weekend support when required.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in:
Information Technology
Computer Science
Related discipline
Experience
3–8 years in:
Cisco Networking
Enterprise Network Infrastructure
Network Security
Mandatory Technical Skills
Cisco Networking
Cisco Routing
Cisco Switching
Cisco ASA
Cisco Firepower
Cisco IPS
Cisco AnyConnect VPN
Firewalls
Cisco Firewall
Check Point Firewall
Palo Alto Firewall
Proxy Technologies
Proxy configuration
Proxy administration
Proxy troubleshooting
Network Operations
Network troubleshooting
Performance monitoring
IOS upgrades
Patch management
Preferred Certifications
CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional)
Soft Skills
Strong troubleshooting ability
Analytical thinking
Communication skills
Documentation skills
Problem-solving
Team collaboration
Ability to work under pressure
Work Environment
24×7 operational support
On-call support
Night and weekend availability when required
Compensation
Salary: ₹5–13 LPA
Location
Bangalore
Pune
Contact Details
9620333433
8884572014
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