Junior Network Engineer

We’re looking for a motivated Junior Software Engineer to join our dynamic tech team! As a Junior Software Engineer, you will gain hands-on experience in software development, debugging, testing, and collaborating on real-world projects. This role is perfect for someone passionate about coding, problem-solving, and building a strong foundation for a career in software engineering and technology. Core Skills & Responsibilities

Networking Fundamentals

Strong understanding of TCP / IP, IPv4 / IPv6, VLANs, and subnetting Proficiency in routing protocols : BGP, OSPF, MPLS Experience with VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL, GRE, site-to-site, remote access) Hands-on with switching technologies : STP, EtherChannel, VXLAN Certifications : CCAN R&S (EI), CCNP R&S (EI), or JNCIA-Junos, JNCIS-ENT, JNCIS-SP, JNCIP-ENT, CCNA DC, CCNP DC (mandatory) Practical experience with Cisco Catalyst & Nexus switches, Juniper EX / QFX / MX series Preferred exposure to Arista or Mellanox data center switches Hosting & Data Center Networking

Experience with DNS (Bind, PowerDNS, Anycast) Knowledge of protocols : HTTP(S), SMTP, FTP / SFTP in hosting environments Load balancing experience (Nginx, HAProxy, or hardware LB like F5, Citrix) Understanding of multi-tenant hosting and client isolation Cloud Networking

Familiarity with VPCs, subnets, peering, NAT gateways, VPN gateways Hands-on with AWS, Azure, or VMware NSX networking Hybrid connectivity (on-prem

cloud) Security

Firewall administration : Cisco ASA / FTD, Fortinet, Palo Alto Basic DDoS mitigation & WAF knowledge IDS / IPS configuration and monitoring Network segmentation and Zero-Trust principles Automation & Monitoring

Scripting with Python, Bash, or Ansible Familiarity with Zabbix, Nagios, Grafana, ELK, or equivalent tools Building proactive alerts and reporting dashboards Troubleshooting & Operations

Strong diagnostic and root-cause analysis skills (packet captures, traceroute, Wireshark) Handling SLA-driven escalations from NOC / customers Comfortable with 24 / 7 operations and shift work Soft Skills

Strong English communication skills (verbal & written) Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users Excellent documentation skills (configs, procedures, incident reports) Team collaboration with cloud, sysadmin, and support teams Adaptability to fast-paced hosting environments Flexibility to work across different time zones

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