Server - Networking - support engineer ( Bavla-Ahmedabad location )

Company: Kirti Telnet Pvt. Ltd. Role: Server & Networking Support Engineer Location: Bavla – Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India (On-site) Experience Required: 2 to 4 years Employment Type: Full-time About Kirti Telnet Pvt. Ltd. Kirti Telnet Pvt. Ltd. is a technology and engineering solutions provider operating out of the Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar hubs in Gujarat. We specialize in robust IT infrastructure, telecommunications, network architecture, and industrial automation solutions. We focus on delivering high-availability infrastructure and mission-critical systems for enterprise and industrial customers. About the Role We are looking for a skilled Server & Networking Support Engineer to manage, optimize, and maintain our enterprise server infrastructure and networking systems in Bavla (Ahmedabad). In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring network reliability, managing server deployments (Linux/Windows), handling hardware/software troubleshooting, enforcing network security, and supporting daily IT operations. Key Responsibilities Server Administration: Installation, configuration, maintenance, and monitoring of Windows and Linux servers, virtualized environments, and backup storage systems. Network Infrastructure Management: Configure and maintain network hardware, including routers, managed switches, firewalls, VPNs, Access Points, and structured cabling. Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Diagnose and resolve server, OS, network outage, hardware fault, and connectivity issues to ensure maximum uptime. Security & Access Control: Implement firewalls, manage user access/permissions, deploy security patches, and enforce IT security protocols. System Backup & Recovery: Maintain periodic system backups, oversee disaster recovery testing, and ensure data integrity across company networks. Documentation & Technical Support: Maintain detailed topology diagrams, IP allocation logs, server inventories, and provide escalated technical support to internal teams and clients. Required Qualifications & Experience Education: Bachelor’s Degree (B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc) in Electronics & Communication, Telecommunication, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. Experience: 2 to 4 years of proven hands-on experience in server administration, network engineering, or systems support. Networking Expertise: Strong working knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, Subnetting, DNS, DHCP, VPN, Routing (OSPF/BGP), and LAN/WAN configurations. Server Expertise: Proficiency in configuring and managing Linux (Ubuntu, RedHat, CentOS) and Microsoft Windows Server environments. Hardware & Diagnostics: Hands-on experience with server racks, storage systems (NAS/SAN), network switches, firewalls (Fortinet, Sophos, Cisco, etc.), and network diagnostics tools (Wireshark, Ping/Traceroute, Nmap). Core Skills: Strong analytical problem-solving skills, willingness to take ownership of infrastructure uptime, and clear technical communication. Good to Have (Preferred) Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, MCSA, RHCE, or CompTIA Network+/Security+. Experience managing virtualization platforms (VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, Proxmox). Exposure to industrial communications, telemetry, serial-to-ethernet convertors, or OT network security. Understanding of basic script automation (Bash, PowerShell, Python) for routine server maintenance. Key Competencies CategorySkills & ToolsNetworking TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, Routers, Managed Switches, Firewalls, Routing Protocols Servers & OS Windows Server, Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu/CentOS), Virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V), Active Directory Operations Backup Management, IT Security, Infrastructure Troubleshooting, Hardware Maintenance Show more Show less