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Position: Network Operations and Production Network EngineerLocation: Bengaluru (Hybrid)Duration: 12 months with a high possibility of extensionsSenior L2/L3 Networking engineers, ideally we want broad skills and people who have worked in Network Operations Centre roles (NOC)- Hands-on engineering / Support/troubleshooting - they need to be SME and ready to be hands-on and solve problems as and when they arise. - Tech discipline: Core Cisco networks (BGP, OSPF, LAN/WAN ETC) combined with:F5 - Load balancing, LTM, GTM, DNS configs, troubleshooting, support Fortinet, Zscaler- They seek networking professionals with strong skills in the above vendor tools/technologies. - Flexibility will be required from time to time for weekend work, changes, etc. - Experience in network operational support and production network engineering within large institutions or banks. - Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex network-related issues. - Strong stakeholder management and ability to work effectively under pressure. - Solid understanding of LAN/WAN technologies and protocols (Cisco ACI, IOS, NX-OS, SD-WAN, BGP, OSPF). - Good knowledge of multi-vendor firewall platforms (FortiGate, Cisco ASA, Cisco Tetration). Experience with remote access technologies (Cisco AnyConnect, Zscaler, Aruba). - Proficiency in DNS/DHCP (Infoblox), load balancing platforms (F5, VMWare), and proxy products (Zscaler). - Strong TCP/IP and SSL troubleshooting skills (packet analysis tools like tcpdump, Wireshark). - Deep understanding of network virtualization, cloud, and automation concepts. - Expertise in network programming/automation and configuration management tools (Python, Ansible, Saltstack, Terraform). - Familiarity with virtual infrastructure and open networking technologies. - Knowledge of network access control and zero-trust networking principles. - Ability to lead and work in 24/7 shift patterns, including weekends.