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Network Engineer Job Description

This network engineer job description covers designing, configuring and supporting LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, firewall and VPN infrastructure. It suits corporates, multi-branch businesses, hospitals and IT service providers.

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JOB DESCRIPTION – NETWORK ENGINEER

Job Title:: Network Engineer
Department:: IT Infrastructure
Reports To:: IT Manager
Location:: [Work Location]
Employment Type:: Full-time, Permanent
Experience:: 3–6 years in network administration
Job Code:: [Reference Number]

About [Company Name]

[Company Name] is [one-line description of your business, products/services and team size]. Office address: [Company Address].

Job Summary

The Network Engineer will design, implement and support secure, reliable network infrastructure across [Number] locations of [Company Name], ensuring high availability of LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi and internet services.

Key Responsibilities

Configure and maintain routers, switches and wireless controllers
Manage firewalls, VPNs and access policies
Monitor network performance and uptime using [NMS Tool]
Troubleshoot connectivity issues across branches
Coordinate with ISPs for links, outages and upgrades
Maintain network diagrams, IP plans and configuration backups
Apply firmware updates during maintenance windows
Implement VLANs, QoS and network segmentation
Support new office set-ups and cabling projects

Required Skills

Routing and switching (OSPF, BGP basics, VLANs)
Firewall configuration ([Vendor])
VPN and SD-WAN
Network monitoring tools
Troubleshooting

Qualifications & Experience

B.E. / B.Tech / Diploma in IT or electronics
3–6 years in networking
CCNA or equivalent preferred

Preferred Skills (Good to Have)

CCNP / NSE certification
Wi-Fi site surveys
Data centre networking

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

KPI	Target	Review Frequency
Network uptime	[Percentage]%	Monthly
Incident resolution	Within [Number] hours	Monthly
Config backups current	100% devices	Monthly

Salary Range

₹[Minimum CTC] – ₹[Maximum CTC] per annum (CTC), depending on experience and skills. Final offer will show the fixed and variable split and approximate in-hand salary.

Benefits

Provident Fund (EPF) and ESI as applicable, gratuity as per law
[Number] days of paid leave plus public holidays as per company policy
[Health insurance / group mediclaim cover]
Travel allowance for branch visits

How to Apply

Send your CV listing devices, vendors and certifications. Send your application to [HR Email] with the subject line "Application – Network Engineer – [Your Name]" or apply through [Application Link]. Last date to apply: [Date].

Prepared by
[HR Name]
Human Resources
Date: [Date]

Approved by
[Reporting Manager]
IT Infrastructure
Date: [Date]

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What this template includes

A job summary that explains why the network engineer role exists and where it sits in IT Infrastructure
9 role-specific responsibilities, starting with configure and maintain routers
Required skills such as routing and switching (ospf, bgp basics, vlans) and firewall configuration ([vendor]), so screening criteria are clear
Qualifications and experience (3–6 years in network administration) stated up front to filter applications
A KPI table, e.g. network uptime, that later becomes the appraisal yardstick
Salary range, benefits and how-to-apply sections with placeholders ready to fill

When to use it

Connecting multiple branches or plants
Frequent network downtime or slow internet
Deploying new firewalls or SD-WAN
Staffing a managed network services contract

How to customise this template

1Replace [Company Name], [Work Location] and the reporting line (IT Manager) with your actual details
2Trim or reorder the responsibilities so the top three reflect what the network engineer will spend most time on
3List device vendors (Cisco, Fortinet, Aruba, Juniper) and the number of sites and users
4Fill in the salary range as annual CTC in ₹ and decide whether to show it publicly or only on request
5Set realistic targets in the KPI table with the hiring manager before the role goes live

HR tips

Specify on-site travel to branches if needed
Mention shift or after-hours maintenance windows
Ask for CCNA/CCNP as a plus and test hands-on troubleshooting

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Frequently asked questions

What does a network engineer do?+

A network engineer installs, configures and maintains routers, switches, firewalls and wireless networks, monitors performance and fixes connectivity problems.

Is CCNA required for network engineer jobs?+

It is commonly preferred in India, especially for Cisco environments, but hands-on experience matters most.

What is the difference between network engineer and system administrator?+

Network engineers manage connectivity devices; system administrators manage servers, operating systems and user systems.

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