Network Switch Engineer

Authentic Switch Engineers

Job Description: Switch Engineer

Role Overview

A Switch Engineer is responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network switching systems. This role ensures smooth data/voice traffic flow across enterprise or telecom networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and manage Layer 2 / Layer 3 switches (Cisco, Juniper, etc.)
• Perform VLAN creation, trunking, STP configuration
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot:
  • Connectivity issues
  • Packet loss / latency
  • Broadcast storms
• Support network upgrades and migrations
• Work on switch firmware updates and patching
• Maintain documentation:
  • Network diagrams
  • Configuration backups
  • Change logs
• Collaborate with:
  • Network engineers
  • Security teams
  • Data center teams

Technical Skills Required

Core Networking

• TCP/IP fundamentals
• VLANs, STP, RSTP
• Routing basics (OSPF, static routing)
• Subnetting

Switching Technologies

• Cisco Catalyst / Nexus switches (or equivalents)
• Port configuration & troubleshooting
• Link Aggregation (LACP / EtherChannel)

Tools & Platforms

• CLI (command-line interface)
• Network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of SNMP, Syslog

Preferred / Bonus Skills

• Experience with data center networking
• Knowledge of network security (ACLs, port security)
• Exposure to automation (Python, Ansible)
• CCNA or equivalent certification

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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