IT Executive – Network & Hardware (CCNA) | Contract-to-Hire

Job Description

Role Overview
We are hiring an IT Executive to build, secure and maintain the network and hardware infrastructure of a SaaS product company serving banking, insurance and financial services clients. The role covers routing, switching, wireless, IP services, network security and end-user hardware support. It is a full-time, on-site, Contract-to-Hire position.

Key Responsibilities

Networking & Routing

• Configure and maintain routers, L2/L3 switches, VLANs, 802.1Q trunking, STP and EtherChannel.
• Manage IPv4/IPv6 addressing and subnetting, and configure static routing and single-area OSPFv2.
• Troubleshoot connectivity, latency, cabling and interface issues.

Wireless & IP Services

• Deploy and manage Cisco wireless infrastructure, including APs, WLC and WLANs.
• Configure and support NAT, DHCP, DNS, NTP, SNMP, syslog and SSH remote access.

Network Security

• Enforce ACLs, port security and Layer 2 protections such as DHCP snooping and Dynamic ARP Inspection.
• Apply device access control, AAA and WLAN security (WPA2/WPA3).

Computer Hardware & Systems

• Assemble, install, upgrade and repair desktops, laptops, servers and peripherals.
• Diagnose and fix hardware, BIOS/firmware and OS-level faults.
• Manage hardware inventory, procurement support, warranty/RMA and preventive maintenance.
• Set up and image new user machines.

Documentation & Support

• Maintain network diagrams, device configurations, asset records and SOPs.
• Provide end-user IT support and help with REST/JSON-based automation where needed.

Qualifications

• 2.5–4 years of hands-on experience in network administration and IT hardware support.
• B.Tech, BCA or MCA.
• CCNA-level knowledge of routing, switching, subnetting, VLANs, IPv4/IPv6 and Cisco IOS CLI.
• Working knowledge of NAT, DHCP, DNS, SSH, ACLs and port security.
• Hands-on experience with PC, laptop and server assembly, upgrades, diagnostics and repair.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux.
• Preferred: CCNA (200-301), CompTIA A+/Network+ or equivalent certification.
• Good to have: Cisco WLC/AP, WLAN security, REST APIs, JSON, Cisco DNA Center or Ansible.

Candidate Profile

• Open to a Contract-to-Hire engagement.
• Comfortable working full-time from the office.
• Hands-on with both network and hardware work, not limited to desktop support.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a habit of keeping clean documentation.
• Available to join immediately or within 30 days.