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Role Summary

The Network L2 Engineer will be responsible for supporting, managing, and troubleshooting enterprise network infrastructures, including multivendor firewalls, switching, and wireless solutions. This role requires strong handson experience with Fortigate, SonicWall, Palo Alto, Cisco Meraki, and Cisco ASA platforms, along with solid knowledge of Layer2/Layer3 networking and wireless technologies. The engineer will handle escalations from L1, perform deepdive troubleshooting, and ensure network uptime and security.

Key Responsibilities

Firewall & Security Operations

Configure, manage, and troubleshoot:
Fortigate (FortiOS)
SonicWall
Palo Alto (PANOS)
Cisco ASA
Cisco Meraki MX security appliances
Create and modify security policies, NAT rules, routing, and access control.
Monitor and analyze firewall logs and system alerts to identify security threats.
Configure and troubleshoot VPNs:
IPSec SitetoSite
SSL VPN / Remote Access
Perform firmware upgrades, backup/restore configurations, and apply patches.

Routing & Switching

Configure and support Layer2/Layer3 switches (Cisco/Meraki/HP/Other vendors).
Manage VLANs, STP, Trunking, portchanneling/LACP, interVLAN routing.
Perform rootcause analysis for network outages, loops, and bottlenecks.
Troubleshoot routing issues (static routes, OSPF, BGP—basic preferred).

Wireless Infrastructure

Manage enterprise wireless networks including:
Access Points (APs)
Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs)
Meraki Wireless Dashboard
Troubleshoot wireless connectivity, authentication, roaming, and performance issues.
Ensure optimal RF coverage and apply wireless best practices.

NOC & Operational Support

Act as the L2 escalation point for network incidents.
Monitor network health and performance using NMS tools (PRTG, SolarWinds, Zabbix, etc.).
Perform scheduled maintenance and preventive checks.
Work with ISPs to resolve WAN, MPLS, ILL, and broadband issues.

Documentation & Compliance

Maintain updated network diagrams, configurations, and SOPs.
Prepare RCA (Root Cause Analysis) for major incidents.
Follow ITIL processes—Incident, Change, and Problem Management.

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

Strong handson experience with:
Fortigate
SonicWall
Palo Alto
Cisco ASA
Cisco Meraki
Solid understanding of:
Routing & Switching
DHCP, DNS, NAT, ACLs
VPN technologies
Wireless standards and controllers
Familiarity with logging/monitoring systems and packet analysis tools (Wireshark).

Soft Skills

Strong troubleshooting and analytical thinking.
Excellent communication—able to interact with clients and internal teams.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, highpressure environment.
Good documentation habits and process discipline.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in IT/Computer Science/Electronics or equivalent.
2–5 years of experience in network operations (L2 level).
Preferred certifications:
Fortinet NSE 4/5
Palo Alto PCNSA / PCNSE
Cisco CCNA / CCNP
SonicWall CSSA
Meraki CMNA

Work Conditions

Rotational shifts or 24x7 support (optional—customize as needed).
Availability for oncall support during major incidents.
Work model: Work from office

Network Operations Center Engineer