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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** Tata Consultancy Services Limited - **Location:** Cary, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Apple IOS, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Border Gateway Protocol, Spanning Tree Protocols, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Multi-Factor Authentication, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, VMware ESX Servers, Hyper-V, Identity and Access Management, Networking Hardware, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Log Analysis, Routing, Network Segmentation, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Overlay Transport Virtualization, Performance Tuning, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Ansible, Prometheus, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, Single Sign-On, Virtualization Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Wide Area Networks, SSL Certificate Management, Data Logging, Scripting, Google Cloud, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, In-Plane Switching (IPS), Nx-os, Grafana, QRadar, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Cloudformation, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Vcenter, Fortinet, CIS Benchmarks, Cloudwatch, Terraform, Splunk, Cisco, Docker, Vmware - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b7cbdf8c3d5d2aa6 ## About the Role Must Have Technical/Functional Skills Network Engineering * Strong knowledge of routing/switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, STP, VXLAN). * Experience with Cisco (IOS/NX-OS), Palo Alto, Juniper, F5, Fortinet. * Expertise in firewalls, VPNs, network segmentation, IDS/IPS. * Cloud networking (AWS VPCs, PrivateLink, TGW; Azure VNets; GCP VPCs). * Familiarity with SD-WAN, load balancing, and NAC solutions. Systems Engineering * Linux and Windows administration expertise. * Virtualization platforms (VMware ESXi/vCenter, Hyper-V). * Cloud systems management (AWS EC2/EBS/EFS/RDS; Azure IaaS; GCP Compute). * Experience with Active Directory, LDAP, DNS, DHCP, PKI, SSO. * Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, EKS/AKS/GKE). Cybersecurity & Compliance Skills * Knowledge of NIST 800-53, RMF, CIS benchmarks, DISA STIG hardening. * Experience integrating logs into SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar, Elastic). * Familiarity with IAM, MFA, Zero Trust, segmentation models. * Ability to support SOC incident response activities. Automation & Tooling * Scripting skills: Python, Bash, PowerShell. * Automation: Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation, GitLab CI/CD. * Knowledge of monitoring frameworks (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch). * Proficiency in leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive innovation and efficiency within technical domains. ## Description Core Network Engineering Duties * Design, build, and maintain enterprise network architectures (LAN/WAN, data center, campus, cloud networking). * Configure and optimize routing and switching (e.g., BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VXLAN, EVPN). * Manage firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN, and network segmentation policies aligned to Zero Trust principles. * Implement network telemetry, logging, and packet-capture visibility solutions. * Ensure network resiliency, redundancy, and capacity planning across environments. * Maintain cloud network configurations (AWS VPCs, Transit Gateways, Azure VNets, GCP VPCs). * Perform network performance troubleshooting, service restoration, and RCA documentation. * Manage network device lifecycle: refresh planning, patching, fi rmware, IOS/NX-OS upgrades. Core Systems Engineering Duties * Architect, deploy, and maintain server infrastructure (Linux, Windows, VMware, Hyper-V). * Configure and optimize system performance, storage, virtualization, and backups. * Maintain cloud infrastructure services (EC2, RDS, EBS, S3, IAM, Azure AD, GCP equivalents). * Deploy and manage containers, Kubernetes, orchestration systems. * Implement secure system baselines (CIS, NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs). * Maintain Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, PKI, SSO, and certificate management. * Support patching, OS hardening, system logging, FIM, vulnerability remediation. * Conduct performance and health monitoring of critical compute resources and services. Cybersecurity & Compliance Responsibilities * Integrate network/sys logs into SIEM platforms following CIM or standardized schema. * Implement network and system controls supporting ISO27001, or NIST RMF compliance. * Support incident response through data collection, log analysis, containment actions, and implementing * compensating controls. * Manage access controls, least-privilege enforcement, and identity integrations for infrastructure. * Support audit evidence collection and configuration/state reporting. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer)