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This role is primarily responsible for managing the organization's network infrastructure and end-to-end IT asset lifecycle. The engineer will ensure stable, secure network operations across LAN/WAN environments while maintaining accurate asset records, driving procurement governance, and supporting IT compliance initiatives across Chennai and branch offices.
This role is primarily responsible for managing the organization's network infrastructure and end-to-end IT asset lifecycle. The engineer will ensure stable, secure network operations across LAN/WAN environments while maintaining accurate asset records, driving procurement governance, and supporting IT compliance initiatives across Chennai and branch offices.
• Monitor, configure, and troubleshoot LAN/WAN infrastructure including switches, routers, and wireless access points
• Administer FortiGate firewall — policy management, NAT rules, VPN configuration, and log review
• Manage VLAN segmentation, DHCP scopes, and DNS configurations across Fortinet and Microsoft environments
• Support and maintain Wi-Fi infrastructure (FortiAP or similar) including site surveys and channel planning
• Configure and troubleshoot site-to-site VPN and remote access VPN for branch locations
• Maintain comprehensive network documentation: IP address management (IPAM), topology diagrams, and network runbooks
• Use monitoring tools (OpManager, SolarWinds, or equivalent) for proactive network health and performance tracking
• Respond to and resolve network-related incidents, ensuring minimal downtime and adherence to SLAs
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• Own and maintain the end-to-end IT asset lifecycle — procurement, tagging, deployment, tracking, and retirement/disposal
• Manage and regularly audit the IT asset inventory covering hardware (desktops, laptops, servers, network devices), software licenses, and peripherals
• Coordinate with vendors for procurement, warranty management, AMC renewals, and hardware replacements
• Maintain asset records in the ITSM tool (ServiceDesk Plus or equivalent), ensuring data accuracy and completeness
• Support software license compliance — track allocations, renewals, and ensure adherence to licensing agreements
• Prepare asset utilization reports and present periodic summaries to IT management
• Define and enforce asset tagging standards, disposal procedures (e-waste), and asset handover/return processes
• Liaise with Finance for asset capitalization, depreciation tracking, and audit support
• Manage Active Directory — user provisioning, OU structure, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and access control
• Support Windows Server administration (2019/2022) including DHCP, DNS, and file share management
• Assist with Microsoft Intune / Hybrid Azure AD Join for endpoint compliance and policy enforcement
• Perform patch management and vulnerability remediation using Endpoint Central or equivalent tools
• Provide Level 1/2 support for hardware, software, and OS issues, managing tickets within defined SLAs in ServiceDesk Plus
• Enforce endpoint security policies via Sophos EDR, antivirus, and firewall rules
• Monitor security alerts and escalate incidents per defined IT security procedures
• Audit user access controls, privileged accounts, and software licensing compliance
• Support data protection policy adherence and participate in security awareness initiatives
• Prepare weekly/monthly network performance and asset status reports for IT management review
• Maintain accurate SOPs, network configurations, asset lifecycle policies, and escalation procedures
• Support internal and external IT audits with accurate documentation and evidence
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related discipline
• Diploma holders with demonstrably strong hands-on experience will be considered
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Full-time
Mid
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