Network Engineer

About Aspire - IITB Research Park Foundation (IITBRPF):
In 2016, the Ministry of Education entrusted IIT Bombay with a pivotal mission: to establish the Research Park within the sprawling campus in Powai, Mumbai. This led to the creation of ASPIRE – the IIT Bombay Research Park Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to catalysing innovation and research with real-world impact.

Inspired by globally successful research park models, ASPIRE (Applied Science Park for Innovation Research & Entrepreneurship) emerges as the epicenter, that connects knowledge, expertise, and resources seamlessly, fostering a strong and collaborative industry-academia ecosystem with a global outlook.

We cultivate R&D partnerships which evolve into a thriving innovation hub, advancing technologies with meaningful societal impact. Our industry-centric work spaces facilitate collaborative development, while students gain invaluable corporate research exposure, enriching the nation’s talent pool. It’s a dynamic ecosystem where academia, industry, and students converge to drive innovation and uphold academic excellence.

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Network Engineer to manage the office-wide network infrastructure, including connectivity in meeting rooms, auditoriums, and office work spaces. This role is essential to ensure seamless, secure, and high-performance network services that support both day-to-day operations and special events.

The ideal candidate will ensure reliable connectivity, high-speed internet, secure network access, and seamless AV support for business operations and events. This role demands hands-on technical expertise, proactive problem-solving, and close collaboration with IT, facilities, and AV teams.

Roles and Responsibilities:

● Plan, deploy, and manage the network infrastructure (LAN, Wi-Fi, switches, routers, firewalls) across the entire office, including all meeting rooms, conference rooms and the auditorium.

● Ensure uninterrupted high-speed internet and internal connectivity for employees, visitors, and events.

● Maintain, and monitor firewalls and perform regular firewall rule audits, cleanup, and optimization.

● Collaborate with security teams to implement firewall policies aligned with compliance standards

● Configure and maintain network devices, including managing VLANs, IP assignments, and wireless controllers.

● Monitor network performance using tools and proactively resolve bottlenecks or outages.

● Support AV systems and live-streaming network requirements for meetings and events in auditoriums and conference rooms.

● Provide technical support to users for network and connectivity issues.

● Maintain strong network security through firewalls, VPNs, access controls, and regular security audits.

● Coordinate with ISPs and hardware vendors for service delivery, maintenance, and upgrades.

● Perform routine maintenance, firmware updates, and upgrades on network hardware.

● Maintain documentation of network topology, device configurations, and change logs.

● Ensure regular backups and implement disaster recovery protocols.

Skills and Expertise:

● Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

● 5-7 years of experience as a Network Engineer or similar role.

● Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VLANs etc.) and network security.

● Experience with managing Cisco, Legrand, or similar network equipment.

● Familiarity with AV/VC systems and how they interface with the network (Zoom Rooms, Microsoft Teams Rooms, etc.).

● Experience with firewall configuration and network security best practices.

● Proficient in using network monitoring and diagnostic tools.

● Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.

● Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CompTIA Network+ will be preferred.

● Experience managing networks in smart offices or hybrid work environments.

● Familiarity with structured cabling and network infrastructure planning.

We are an equal-opportunity employer.