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Mechanical Engineer by qualification with a strong passion for technology and networking. CCIE Routing & Switching and Security (#22239, since 2008). Former Cisco TAC, HP, and Wipro. Currently focused on building free, impactful tools for India. Ongoing projects include Namohos.com, Anantaos.com, and Freefreecv.com.
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Close your eyes and picture a network engineer.
Chances are, you see someone standing in a giant datacenter—surrounded by blinking routers and switches, maybe holding a cable tester or plugging in some blue Ethernet wires.
Now open your eyes.
Because that image is outdated for 90% of real-world network engineering jobs today—especially in India.
Most people assume that network engineers do manual work—installing hardware, pulling cables, setting up routers in server rooms.
While these tasks are still essential, they represent only a fraction of the actual network engineering field.
🔍 Here’s a surprising fact:
According to NASSCOM, India is home to over 500,000 professionals in infrastructure and cloud-related tech roles, a large portion of whom work in networking, network security, or cloud networking—without ever needing to touch a physical device.
Let’s look at where the real demand is.
💼 Fortune 500 companies like Cisco, IBM, Palo Alto Networks, VMware, and Accenture operate large-scale global support centers in India. These companies employ thousands of network engineers for:
Network Design and Architecture
Remote Infrastructure Management
SD-WAN and Cloud Networking Support
Security Monitoring (SOC)
L3+ Tech Support and Incident Response
📊 Cisco India alone has over 12,000 employees, most of whom work in engineering, technical support, and R&D. Very few of these roles require physical access to network hardware.
📈 According to Glassdoor and AmbitionBox:
L1 Hardware Support (cabling, basic installations): ₹2.5–3.5 LPA
L2 Network Support (remote troubleshooting, device configuration): ₹4–8.5 LPA
L3 Network Engineer / Network Consultant (design, optimization, automation): ₹8–28+ LPA
In fact, remote-only high-end roles are growing at 30–40% YoY, fueled by hybrid work models and cloud infrastructure adoption.
🔐 In the network security domain, jobs related to firewall management, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and secure architecture are growing even faster—at 45% CAGR globally, according to Cybersecurity Ventures.
When I started out, I had the same assumptions—datacenter job, cable crimping, router setups. But reality was different.
I spent years designing enterprise-grade networks, supporting clients remotely, working on Cisco ASA firewalls, designing IP schema, configuring BGP/OSPF, and handling network automation—never once touching a physical cable.
🛠️ The "hands-on" work—installing routers, laying fiber, mounting switches—was always outsourced to vendors or small MSPs. These vendors typically hire entry-level CCNA-certified techs who do basic work on-site, often under tight SLAs and with limited pay.
India is not just a back office anymore—it’s a nerve center for global network operations.
📍 Here’s what’s happening on the ground:
Cisco TAC in Bangalore handles support for all of Asia and Europe.
Accenture and IBM in Pune, Hyderabad, and Gurgaon have network teams supporting Fortune 100 clients 24/7.
HCL and Tech Mahindra manage global data centers for over 200 clients via NOC centers in Noida and Chennai.
TCS and Infosys train and deploy over 15,000+ engineers annually in infra and cloud roles—most of whom work remotely or in secure network environments.
If you’re a BCA or BTech graduate, don’t aim to just "install WiFi routers" or "configure switches in person." That era is passing.
🎯 Here’s what companies are hiring for:
CCNP, DevNet, AWS/Azure Networking
Palo Alto / Fortinet Firewall Admins
Network Automation using Python or Ansible
SD-WAN, Cloud VPN, and Zero Trust Security
SOC Analysts and Network Security Engineers
🧠 According to LinkedIn Jobs, over 68% of open networking roles in India now ask for skills beyond CCNA—including automation, cloud networking, and cybersecurity.
The stereotype of a network engineer buried in cables is outdated. The world has moved on—and so should your career goals.
If you want to earn well, work remotely, and grow fast, aim for design, security, automation, and cloud networking. These are the jobs that Fortune 500 companies are hiring for. These are the jobs that don’t need cables—but need skill, vision, and adaptability.
So next time someone tells you networking is all about pulling cables, just smile.
Because you know the truth.
