Nykaa Hiring for Lead Network Engineer at Gurugram, Haryana, India Full Time

Position: Network Lead: L2/ L3 Engineer

Experience: 8-10 years

Location: Gurugram/ Nykaa Tech Centre

Employment Type: [Full-time]

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design & Implementation: Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance

end to end of complex network infrastructure utilizing Cisco, Fortinet, and Aruba

wireless devices to ensure reliable and secure networking environments. The

environment may vary from offices to huge warehouses and retail stores.

• Deployment Planning & Execution: Plan and lead the execution of

comprehensive network deployment projects. Oversee tasks including work

planning, scheduling, metrics tracking, training, and resource management to

ensure successful project execution.

• Network Configuration: Configure and manage routers, switches, and other

network devices for high availability, redundancy, and scalability. Ensure optimal

routing and switching configurations are implemented.

• Firewall & Wireless Implementation: Implement and manage FortiGate, Palo

Alto, firewalls to secure network infrastructure, ensuring compliance with

security protocols and best practices.

• Troubleshooting & Support: Troubleshoot and resolve issues with routing

protocols (OSPF, BGP), switching configurations (VLAN, trunking), and network

device issues (routers, switches). Provide advanced troubleshooting and support

to ensure uptime and high-performance network systems.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams

(Security, Infrastructure, etc.) to ensure smooth integration of new technologies

and solutions into the existing network infrastructure.

• Network Monitoring & Performance: Regularly monitor network performance to

identify bottlenecks, resolve issues, and make recommendations based on

network performance analysis and data insights.

• Wireless Integration: Implement and support Cisco, Aruba, Juniper wireless

solutions, ensuring seamless integration with other network systems and

Fortinet security appliances for comprehensive network management.

• Routing Protocols & VLAN Configuration: Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot

complex routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, and VLAN configurations across

Aruba and Fortinet platforms.

• Network Access Control: Work with Aruba ClearPass for advanced network

access control, ensuring a secure and compliant network environment.

• Centralized Logging & Monitoring: Implement Fortinet’s FortiSIEM/Analyzer for

centralized logging, monitoring, and analysis, ensuring proactive management of

network security events.

• Mentorship & Training: Mentor and provide technical training to L1 and L2

engineers on Aruba and Fortinet technologies, supporting knowledge

development and skill enhancement.

• Knowledge Base & Documentation: Assist in creating and maintaining

knowledge bases and technical documentation for internal use, ensuring that

network configurations and procedures are well-documented.

• Change Management & Handover: Implement network changes, test

configurations, and ensure a smooth handover to the customer, following

change management protocols.

Job Requirements:

• Experience: 8-10 years as a Network Engineer, with at least 6 years in

operational support or management roles in networking.

• Technical Expertise:

o Strong troubleshooting skills and experience with SD-WAN, LAN

segmentation, Cisco switches, routers, and wireless devices (Access

Points & Controllers).

o Expertise in firewalls, including Fortinet, Checkpoint, Cisco ASA, and

others.

o Experience with Riverbed bandwidth optimizers, F5 Load Balancers, and

NetScaler.

• Certifications:

o CCNA/CCNP (mandatory), with a deep understanding of routing

protocols, VLANs, and network design.

o Experience in configuring and managing FortiGate firewalls and Cisco

ASA firewalls.

o Wireless Experience of Heat Map Creation using Ekahu will be add on

• Network Management Tools: Experience with Aruba Wireless solutions and

managing wireless networks. Familiarity with Fortinet’s FortiSIEM/Analyzer is a

plus.

• Skills:

o Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to

explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

o Ability to identify potential network failures and provide solutions before

they impact operations.

• Additional Skills:

o Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary

team.

o Ability to create and update knowledge bases and contribute to technical

documentation.

o Hands on experience of HLD & LLD creation for documentation