Age Limit: Up to 37 Years (including applicable relaxation)

A dynamic opportunity is available for experienced network professionals to join as Assistant Director (Network Engineer – Routing & Switching) on a contractual basis. The role focuses on managing enterprise-level network infrastructure, ensuring secure connectivity, and supporting continuous improvement of core communication systems.

🎓 Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum 4 years) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecom Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related discipline

• Minimum 16 years of HEC-verified education is mandatory

• Master’s degree will be considered an added advantage

• All academic credentials must be attested by HEC / relevant boards

🧑‍💻 Professional Experience

• At least 3 years of post-qualification experience in communications and network management

• Industry certifications such as CCNA / CCNP will be preferred

⚙️ Key Responsibilities

• Operate, manage, and deploy core network switches and Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW)

• Configure and maintain routing policies, firewall security rules, web & DNS filtering, IDS/IPS, geo-fencing, and spam filtering mechanisms

• Implement and manage IPSec VPN solutions

• Handle network infrastructure upgrades involving Layer-2 and Layer-3 switching environments

• Perform troubleshooting across multi-vendor devices including Juniper, Cisco, H3C, and Fortigate

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Identify opportunities to enhance overall network performance and security posture

🤝 Required Competencies

• Strong technical troubleshooting and analytical skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities

• Proactive mindset with focus on infrastructure optimization

• Capability to collaborate across technical teams and stakeholders

📜 Terms & Conditions

• Appointment will be on a contract basis with an initial 6-month probation period (extendable)

• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for test/interview

• Submission of false information will result in disqualification

• Government/Semi-Government employees must provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC)

• Selected candidate must submit Medical Fitness and Character Certificates

• No TA/DA will be admissible for test/interview

• Attested degrees must be presented at the time of interview

• Females, minorities, transgender persons, and differently-abled candidates are encouraged to apply

• Electronic devices will not be allowed during test/interview

• Only online applications will be accepted before the deadline