Tata is hiring Network Engineer | Fresher | 6LPA

Role Summary
We are looking for a skilled Network Engineer to join our dynamic team in Hosur. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, configuring, and maintaining enterprise-level network infrastructure. The role requires hands-on experience with firewalls, wireless access points, routing and switching, and a strong focus on network security and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Firewall Configuration & Troubleshooting
  • Configure and manage Palo Alto, Checkpoint, and FortiGate firewalls.
  • Implement and troubleshoot security policies, NAT configurations, and VPN setups (IPsec/SSL).
  • Analyze traffic issues, session handling, and policy violations.
  • Perform SSL decryption and regular policy reviews.
• Wireless Network Management (Meraki & Catalyst)
  • Deploy and configure Meraki and Catalyst access points with multiple SSIDs and VLANs.
  • Address connectivity and RF performance issues.
  • Monitor client activity and conduct packet captures via the Meraki dashboard.
• Switching and Routing
  • Manage and configure network equipment from Cisco, HPE, Nexus, Aruba, Arista, and Juniper.
  • Set up VLANs, trunking, EtherChannel, STP, and manage OSPF/EIGRP routing protocols.
  • Troubleshoot Layer 2/3 issues and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Network Monitoring & Performance
  • Use monitoring tools for log analysis and traffic management.
  • Resolve issues related to packet loss, interface errors, and performance degradation.
  • Monitor critical KPIs to ensure consistent uptime and throughput.
• Security & Compliance
  • Enforce internal and regulatory network security policies.
  • Contribute to business continuity and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Support audit processes and maintain compliance readiness.
• Documentation & Reporting
  • Maintain network diagrams, configurations, and SOPs.
  • Generate reports on incidents, configurations, and performance metrics.

Required Skills and Certifications

• CCNA or CCNP
• Fortinet NSE 4+
• PCNSA or PCNSE
• CCSA or CCSE
• Strong proficiency in firewalls, wireless, switching, and routing
• Network security best practices
• Diagnostic and troubleshooting expertise
• Effective communication and collaboration skills

Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication, or a related discipline.

Experience Requirement
Minimum of 2 years of experience at L2 Engineer level in network engineering or network administration roles.

Technical Skills
Firewall Configuration, Palo Alto, FortiGate, Checkpoint, IPsec VPN, SSL VPN, Meraki, Cisco Catalyst, Cisco Switches, HPE, Juniper, Arista, Aruba, Network Monitoring, Network Security, CCNA, CCNP, Fortinet NSE, PCNSA, CCSA,, Wireless Network Optimization, Network Documentation