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Job TitleNetwork Engineer – Routing, Switching & Security (Alcatel/Nokia)Experience- Overall Experience: 10+ years in Networking - Relevant Experience: 6+ years in Alcatel / Alcatel-Lucent / Nokia networkingJob SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer with deep expertise in Routing, Switching, and Firewall technologies, and extensive hands-on experience with Alcatel/Nokia networking solutions. The role involves designing, implementing, operating, and troubleshooting large-scale enterprise or service provider networks while ensuring high availability, performance, and security.Key ResponsibilitiesRouting & Switching- Design, configure, and support enterprise and/or ISP networks using Alcatel/Nokia switches and routers - Hands-on experience with OmniSwitch & OmniRouter platforms - Configure and troubleshoot VLANs, Trunking, STP/RSTP/MSTP, LACP, VRRP - Implement and manage IP routing protocols: - OSPF, BGP, RIP, Static Routing - Handle LAN, WAN, MAN environments with high availability requirementsFirewall & Network Security- Configure, manage, and troubleshoot firewalls (any of the following): - FortiGate, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Check Point (at least one mandatory) - Implement NAT, ACLs, VPNs (IPSec / SSL) - Perform security hardening and policy optimization - Support incident response and security troubleshootingOperations & Troubleshooting- Perform L2/L3 troubleshooting for complex network issues - Analyze packet captures and logs to identify root causes - Support 24x7 production environments and handle escalations - Perform firmware/software upgrades and network migrationsDesign & Documentation- Create network designs, HLD/LLD, and implementation plans - Maintain accurate network documentation and SOPs - Provide technical guidance to junior engineersVendor & Stakeholder Management- Coordinate with vendors, OEMs, and service providers - Participate in technical discussions with internal teams and customersMandatory Skills✔ Alcatel / Alcatel-Lucent / Nokia Networking – 6+ years✔ Routing & Switching – Enterprise / ISP level✔ Firewall configuration & troubleshooting✔ Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, OSI model✔ Hands-on troubleshooting in production environmentsGood to Have Skills- Data Center Networking - Load Balancers (F5, Citrix) - Network Monitoring Tools (SolarWinds, SNMP, NMS) - Automation / Scripting (Python, Ansible – basic)Certifications (Preferred)- Alcatel/Nokia NRS / SRA - CCNP / CCIE - NSE / PCNSE / CCSA