Key Responsibilities:

- Design, configure, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, and SD-WAN environments.

- Manage and troubleshoot Cisco network devices, switches, routers, and wireless solutions.

- Administer and optimize Fortinet SD-WAN and firewall solutions to ensure secure and reliable connectivity.

- Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and proactively resolve network issues.

- Perform network troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and incident resolution to minimize downtime.

- Manage firewall policies, VPN connectivity, network segmentation, and overall network security.

- Support cloud networking integration and hybrid network environments.

- Plan and execute network upgrades, migrations, firmware updates, and infrastructure enhancements.

- Ensure high availability, redundancy, backup connectivity, and disaster recovery readiness.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and service providers for project implementation and issue resolution.

- Maintain network documentation, configurations, SOPs, and asset inventories.

- Ensure compliance with organizational security standards and network best practices.

Required Candidate Profile:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related discipline.

- 7+ years of experience in enterprise network administration and support.

- Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies (routers, switches, wireless controllers, and access points).

- Expertise in Fortinet SD-WAN, FortiGate firewalls, VPNs, and network security.

- Solid understanding of LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, VLANs, Routing (OSPF/BGP), Switching, DNS, DHCP, and Wi-Fi technologies.

- Experience with cloud networking and hybrid network infrastructure.

- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with experience in incident management.

- Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.