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Hardware / Network Engineer
Hardware & Network Engineer – Infrastructure & Security
Hardware / Network Engineer
#726117
Remote / WFH
Sioniq · Hyderabad, Telangana
Job Description
Job description
Role Overview
The Hardware & Network Engineer is responsible for ensuring infrastructure readiness, network reliability, firewall security governance, and RFID hardware integration across enterprise client environments.
This is a high-accountability role responsible for deployment stability, infrastructure compliance, and security posture during and after go-live.
Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure Deployment & Governance
Lead hardware deployments across retail and enterprise environments.
Validate infrastructure readiness before ERP go-live.
Maintain preventive maintenance standards.
Document infrastructure configurations and network topology.
Network Architecture & Reliability
Configure LAN/WAN environments across multi-branch setups.
Implement VLAN segmentation and IP addressing schemes.
Troubleshoot connectivity and performance bottlenecks.
Maintain network optimization standards.
Firewall & Security Governance
Configure and manage firewall rules (Fortinet, Sophos, SonicWall, MikroTik preferred).
Implement VPN connectivity (site-to-site & remote access).
Maintain firewall change logs and documentation.
Ensure secure perimeter control across deployments.
RFID Infrastructure Integration
Deploy and validate RFID readers and antennas.
Troubleshoot scanning inconsistencies.
Ensure synchronization with ERP systems.
Maintain structured RFID installation checklist.
Success Metrics
Zero critical infrastructure failures during go-live.
99%+ infrastructure uptime post-deployment.
Complete documentation coverage.
No unresolved high-risk security gaps post implementation.
Minimal infrastructure-related escalations within 30 days.
Required Qualifications
4–8 years in hardware and network engineering.
Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLAN, Subnetting).
Hands-on firewall configuration experience.
RFID hardware handling preferred.
Retail or multi-location environment experience preferred.
Role Overview
The Hardware & Network Engineer is responsible for ensuring infrastructure readiness, network reliability, firewall security governance, and RFID hardware integration across enterprise client environments.
This is a high-accountability role responsible for deployment stability, infrastructure compliance, and security posture during and after go-live.
Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure Deployment & Governance
Lead hardware deployments across retail and enterprise environments.
Validate infrastructure readiness before ERP go-live.
Maintain preventive maintenance standards.
Document infrastructure configurations and network topology.
Network Architecture & Reliability
Configure LAN/WAN environments across multi-branch setups.
Implement VLAN segmentation and IP addressing schemes.
Troubleshoot connectivity and performance bottlenecks.
Maintain network optimization standards.
Firewall & Security Governance
Configure and manage firewall rules (Fortinet, Sophos, SonicWall, MikroTik preferred).
Implement VPN connectivity (site-to-site & remote access).
Maintain firewall change logs and documentation.
Ensure secure perimeter control across deployments.
RFID Infrastructure Integration
Deploy and validate RFID readers and antennas.
Troubleshoot scanning inconsistencies.
Ensure synchronization with ERP systems.
Maintain structured RFID installation checklist.
Success Metrics
Zero critical infrastructure failures during go-live.
99%+ infrastructure uptime post-deployment.
Complete documentation coverage.
No unresolved high-risk security gaps post implementation.
Minimal infrastructure-related escalations within 30 days.
Required Qualifications
4–8 years in hardware and network engineering.
Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLAN, Subnetting).
Hands-on firewall configuration experience.
RFID hardware handling preferred.
Retail or multi-location environment experience preferred.
