L2 Network Engineer

We are seeking a qualified and experienced L2 Network Engineer to support, operate, and enhance enterprise network infrastructure. The role focuses on routing, switching, firewall management, and maintaining secure, high-availability network services across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure including routers, switches, and wireless networks.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot network devices to ensure optimal performance and availability.
• Monitor network performance using monitoring and logging tools and proactively resolve issues in line with SLAs.
• Implement and maintain firewall configurations including security zones, NAT policies, and access control rules.
• Apply and maintain security controls such as ACLs, port security, segmentation, and VPN configurations (site-to-site & remote access).
• Support incident response activities including traffic analysis and root cause investigation.
• Conduct wireless network improvements including coverage optimization and troubleshooting.
• Perform policy reviews and cleanup activities to ensure compliance and performance efficiency.
• Coordinate with security teams regarding audits, vulnerability findings, and remediation actions.
• Liaise with vendors and service providers for network upgrades, incidents, and technical support.
• Provide L2 technical support to IT teams and end users for network-related issues.
• Participate in on-call support and emergency network changes when required.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in network engineering.
• Strong knowledge of routing, switching, LAN, WAN, and VPN technologies.
• Experience in firewall management (Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or equivalent).
• Good understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and network security principles.
• Proficiency in network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Ability to analyze and resolve network performance and security issues efficiently.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Cisco certification (CCNP preferred).
• Awareness of security compliance, audit processes, and vulnerability management.
• Adaptability to a dynamic and evolving technology environment.