Network Administrator

About NxtWave NxtWave is founded by Rahul Attuluri (Ex-Amazon, IIIT Hyderabad), Sashank Reddy (IIT Bombay), and Anupam Pedarla (IIT Kharagpur). In February 2023, NxtWave raised ₹275 crore led by Greater Pacific Capital, a leading international private equity firm . The startup is also backed by Orios Ventures, Better Capital, and marquee angels, including founders of some of India’s unicorns. NxtWave is one of India’s fastest-growing Ed-Tech startups , revolutionizing the 21st-century job market by transforming youth into highly skilled tech professionals irrespective of their educational background with its CCBP 4.0 programs. As an official partner for NSDC under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India, and recognized by NASSCOM, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and Startup India, NxtWave has earned a reputation for excellence. The startup has received accolades such as ‘The Greatest Brand in Education’ in a research-based listing by URS Media, a leading international media house. NxtWave has also been honored with the "Startup Spotlight Award 2023" by T-Hub on its 8th Foundation Day. Recently, NxtWave’s founders, Anupam Pedarla and Sashank Gujjula, were honored in the 2024 Forbes India 30 Under 30 for their exceptional contribution to transforming the tech education landscape in India. The edtech brand eliminates the entry barrier to learning tech skills by offering vernacular content and interactive learning. Learning in one’s mother tongue helps achieve higher comprehension, deeper attention, longer retention, and greater outcomes. Presently, NxtWave has paid subscribers from 647+ districts across India. In just 2.5 years, CCBP 4.0 learners have been hired by 2000+ companies , including Google, Amazon, Nvidia, Goldman Sachs, Oracle, Deloitte, and more. Know more about NxtWave:

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Read more about us in the news - | | | Roles and Responsibilities: Plan, Design, Install, and Maintain Hardware and Software networks for our companies. As part of the Network setup for the new offices, you will perform the following tasks: Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts. Coordinating with various internal teams and external vendors to Plan, Design, Install, and Maintain company networks. Setup, maintain, and monitor software Firewall, VPN, IDS, IPS, and other required network/security services Install, maintain, and monitor WiFi & LAN networks WiFi Access Points WiFi controllers Network switches Create segmented networks Secure the perimeter of the network Provide solutions for various network requirements from different teams such as Creating VLANs for the isolation of the computers Providing VPN access to the network or a specific computer for remote user Mapping internal servers to local DNS records Routing specific system traffic via a dedicated public IP Support to other teams for any security implementations Monitor and maintain network performance(availability, utilization, throughput, latency, quality, etc.) to ensure the continuity and capacity of the network. Resolve WiFi or LAN network issues reported by end users Onboard new users to the network Perform regular backups of network software Monitor the IIL(Internet leased line) and contact the service provider in case of issues with the Internet link. Be available and support during any company live streaming (also may require to be available a few hrs on Sundays once a month) Documentation of network architecture and network Assets (Current Status, Location, Firmware, Warranty, etc..) Create/Improve SOPs for different network activities. Support in the implementation of Network and System Hardening to the computers on a need basis. Monitor network traffic for any policy violation and act upon it. Monitor Security Alerts in Firewalls and similar services to identify any malicious activities or activities against organization policies. Research and implement advanced network security solutions like AAA authentication, SIEM, etc. on a need basis. Maintain and support ISO 27001 controls implementation. Skills Required: Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices: Wireless Access Points, WiFi Controllers, Switches, Firewalls, etc. Strong knowledge and experience in setting up and maintaining UniFi/ Ubiquiti/ Aruba Network Devices, pfSense/ Fortinet/ Sophos Firewall, and Cisco/ TP-Link/ D-Link/ Digisol/ Fortiswitch Switches. Strong knowledge of routing and switching. Knowledge of designing network architectures. Ability to create network diagrams and documentation for design and planning network communication systems. Experience with Firewalls, VLANs, proxy server instances, Internet VPN’s remote implementation, troubleshooting, and problem resolution is desired. Strong communication, project management, time management, and interpersonal skills. Experience in monitoring and triaging security alerts from various sources like Firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, etc. Experience with IDS/IPS and other security tools is a bonus. Ability to set up and configure server hardware. Familiar with CIS, NIST, and ISO 27001 controls implementation. Flexible to extend work hours to deliver the requirements. Prior experience (at least 4-5 years) is an added advantage. CCNA, CCNP, CEH, A+, Network+, or any other relevant certifications are desired. Languages Known: Need proficiency in English Work Location: Hyderabad