Lead Network Engineer

Company Description COEMPT EDUTECK Pvt. Ltd. has over two decades of experience delivering technology solutions for the education sector. The organization is a preferred partner for educational institutions seeking robust e-learning platforms and comprehensive teaching-learning solutions. Coempt Edu Teck also specializes in end-to-end examination solutions, supporting secure, efficient, and scalable assessment processes. The company focuses on innovation, reliability, and service quality to help institutions modernize and streamline their academic operations.

Role Description The Lead Network Engineer role is a full-time, on-site position based in Hyderabad. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the company’s network infrastructure to support e-learning platforms and examination solutions. Daily tasks include overseeing network administration activities, monitoring performance, and proactively troubleshooting issues to ensure high availability and reliability. The Lead Network Engineer will configure and secure network devices, manage firewalls and VPNs, and enforce network security policies. This role also involves mentoring junior team members, collaborating with cross-functional teams on infrastructure projects, and contributing to capacity planning and technology upgrades.

Qualifications :

Role & responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise network infrastructure.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot firewalls, routers, switches, and network security devices.
• Monitor and optimize LAN, WAN, VPN, and Wi-Fi networks for high availability and performance.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting support for network, Linux systems, and hardware-related issues.
• Perform firewall rule management, security policy implementation, and network hardening activities.
• Manage Linux servers, including installation, configuration, patching, and performance monitoring.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware failures related to servers, network devices, and peripherals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify root causes of recurring issues and implement preventive solutions.
• Maintain network documentation, topology diagrams, SOPs, and incident reports.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to the support team.