L2 Network Engineer - Routing & Switching

Role & responsibilities : We are looking for experienced Network Engineers with strong hands-on expertise in Implementation and Deployment of enterprise and data center network infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience deploying Cisco networking technologies, including Cisco ACI, Routing & Switching, Wireless, and FortiGate/Cisco ASA Firewalls.This role is focused on project implementation, deployment, and configuration. Candidates with primarily Network Operations, NOC, Monitoring, or Production Support backgrounds will not be considered.Mandatory Skills : - Cisco Routing & Switching- Cisco ACI (APIC, Tenants, VRFs, Bridge Domains, EPGs, Contracts)- Cisco Wireless (WLC, Access Points)- FortiGate Firewall and/or Cisco ASA Firewall- Enterprise Data Center Networking- Implementation & Deployment of Network InfrastructureRoles & Responsibilities : - Deploy and implement Cisco Routing & Switching infrastructure in enterprise and data center environments.- Configure and deploy Cisco ACI fabrics, including APIC, Tenants, VRFs, Bridge Domains, EPGs, Contracts, and Fabric Policies.- Install, configure, and deploy Cisco Wireless Controllers (WLC) and Access Points.- Deploy and configure FortiGate and/or Cisco ASA firewalls, including security policies, NAT, VPN, and high-availability configurations.- Perform hardware installation, software installation, initial configuration, and commissioning of network devices.- Execute deployment activities based on approved High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents.- Validate network configurations and perform post-deployment testing.- Coordinate with project teams to ensure successful implementation within project timelines.- Prepare implementation documentation and deployment reports.- Follow enterprise networking standards and implementation best practices.Mandatory Technical Skills : - Cisco ACI- Cisco Nexus Switches- Cisco Catalyst Switches- Routing Protocols : OSPF, BGP- Layer 2 Technologies : VLAN, STP, EtherChannel- Cisco Wireless (WLC, Access Points)- FortiGate Firewall or Cisco ASA Firewall- LAN/WAN Technologies- Network Configuration and DeploymentPreferred Skills : - CCNP Enterprise / Data Center- CCIE Enterprise or Data Center (Preferred)- Fortinet NSE Certifications- Experience working in enterprise or large-scale data center deployment projects.Screening Criteria : Mandatory : - Strong hands-on experience in Network Implementation and Deployment.- Proven experience configuring and deploying Cisco ACI, Routing & Switching, Wireless, and FortiGate/Cisco ASA.- Experience deploying enterprise or data center network infrastructure. (ref:hirist.tech)