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Job Title: Senior Network Engineer (L2/L3) - Network Operations & Architecture Job Summary We are seeking an experienced L2/L3 Network Engineer with strong expertise in enterprise network operations, network architecture, team management, vendor coordination, and ISP management. The candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, and supporting complex network environments while leading a team of network engineers and ensuring high availability of critical business services. Key Responsibilities Network Operations & Support Manage and support enterprise LAN, WAN, MPLS, SD-WAN, Internet, VPN, Wireless, and Data Center networks.Provide L2/L3 troubleshooting for critical network incidents and service disruptions.Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement permanent fixes for recurring issues.Ensure network availability, performance, and security across all locations.Monitor network infrastructure using network monitoring tools and coordinate incident resolution. Network Architecture & Design Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available network architectures.Lead network transformation initiatives including SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, and network modernization projects.Review and optimize network topology, routing, switching, security, and redundancy mechanisms.Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend architecture improvements.Prepare High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents. Team Management Lead and mentor L1/L2 network engineers.Allocate workloads, monitor performance, and provide technical guidance.Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions and technical training programs.Ensure adherence to operational procedures, SLAs, and governance standards. Security & Compliance Manage firewall, VPN, NAC, and network security controls.Support audits, vulnerability remediation, and compliance requirements.Ensure adherence to organizational security policies and standards.Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement security best practices. Documentation & Reporting Maintain network diagrams, architecture documents, SOPs, and operational runbooks.Generate management reports on network availability, utilization, incidents, and performance.Present project updates and operational metrics to leadership teams. Technical Skills Required Networking Routing Protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRPSwitching: STP, VLANs, VTP, EtherChannelSD-WAN TechnologiesMPLS, Internet, VPN, Leased LinesLoad Balancers and Wireless Technologies Security Firewalls: Fortinet, Checkpoint.Site-to-Site VPN and Remote Access VPNNetwork Access Control (NAC)IDS/IPS and Network Security Best Practices Infrastructure Data Center NetworkingNetwork Segmentation and High Availability Design Monitoring & Management Tools SolarWindsPRTGManageEngine OpManagerCisco PrimeFortiManager/FortiAnalyzer Experience 10+ years of experience in Enterprise Network Administration and Operations.Minimum 5+ years of experience leading a network support team.Experience handling multi-location enterprise networks and managing ISP/vendor relationships. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Network Availability > 99.9%Mean Time to Resolve (MTTR)Successful Delivery of Network ProjectsSLA ComplianceTeam Performance & Skill DevelopmentVendor Performance ManagementNetwork Security Compliance Skills: enterprise,availability,operations,compliance,vpn,design,security,architecture,network security,management .
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
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When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.