Job description
Job Title:
Switching Engineer – Junior
Location:
North Bangalore, India
Experience:
4–6 Years
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Switching Engineer (Junior Level) with 4–6 years of experience in managing and maintaining enterprise-level network switching infrastructure.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in configuring, troubleshooting, and optimizing network switches, VLANs, and routing protocols to ensure high availability and performance.
This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on operational excellence and continuous network improvement.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Configure, implement, and maintain Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching solutions (Cisco, Juniper, or equivalent).
- Perform switch installations, upgrades, and patch management.
- Manage VLAN configurations, trunking, spanning tree, and Ether Channel setup.
- Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and resolve connectivity issues.
- Troubleshoot hardware and software network issues related to switches and routers.
- Collaborate with Network Architects and Senior Engineers to optimize network design and scalability.
- Participate in incident response and root cause analysis for network outages.
- Maintain detailed network documentation including topology diagrams and configuration records.
- Ensure compliance with security and operational standards.
- Support network automation and monitoring tools to improve efficiency.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 4–6 years of hands-on experience in network switching and routing.
- Strong understanding of Layer 2/3 networking protocols such as STP, RSTP, VLANs, trunking, OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP.
- Experience with Cisco IOS / NX-OS or equivalent switching platforms.
- Familiarity with network monitoring tools (Solar Winds, Nagios, or similar).
- Knowledge of troubleshooting tools like Wireshark, Ping, and Traceroute.
- Understanding of network security principles, ACLs, and Qo S.
- Good documentation and communication skills.
- Ability to work in 24x7 or rotational support environment (if applicable).
Preferred / Nice to Have:
- CCNA or CCNP (Switching/Routing) certification.
- Exposure to network automation tools (Python, Ansible).
- Experience with data center switching and SDN technologies.
- Basic understanding of firewalls, load balancers, and wireless networking.
Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication, or a related field.
About SMC Squared:
At SMC Squared, people are the foundation of our success.
We help leading US and multinational companies accelerate digital transformation by building and managing Global Capability Centres with integrated, high-performing teams.
Our people-first approach enables professionals to grow, contribute, and thrive in a collaborative environment.
Required Skill Profession
Architecture & Construction