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title: 'Network Consultant - L2 at Gruve'
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# Network Consultant - L2 at Gruve

- **Company:** Gruve
- **Location:** Pune, India
- **Posted:** 2026-04-02
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://gruve.ai/careers/?gh_jid=5173949008

## Job description

## About Gruve

Gruve is an innovative software services startup dedicated to transforming enterprises to AI powerhouses. We specialize in cybersecurity, customer experience, cloud infrastructure, and advanced technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs). Our mission is to assist our customers in their business strategies utilizing their data to make more intelligent decisions. As a well-funded early-stage startup, Gruve offers a dynamic environment with strong customer and partner networks.

Position summary:

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Network Consultant to support the enterprise network infrastructure of our global clients in a 24x7 operational environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing corporate network environments, both on-premises and cloud-based, and will be responsible for resolving complex technical issues, driving infrastructure improvements, and supporting critical network operations.

Note:

This position is specifically designed for professionals with a background in corporate or enterprise networking. Candidates whose experiences are primarily in ISP NOC operations, telecom core infrastructure, customer provisioning, desktop support, field support (across ISP, telecom, or banking sectors), or Level 1 monitoring roles are therefore discouraged from applying.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage and support enterprise-grade network infrastructure, including hybrid cloud environments (AWS/Azure)
- Configure and troubleshoot network components including routers, switches, SD-WAN, firewalls, VPNs, wireless controllers, and load balancers
- Manage cloud networking components such as VPCs, VNets, NSGs, subnets, and cloud gateways
- Provide L2-level troubleshooting for complex network and infrastructure issues
- Independently perform L2-level activities for infrastructure upgrades, hardware refreshes, patching
- Execute network changes following ITIL-based incident and change management practices
- Participate in major incident management (P1/P2) and support on-call rotations
- Ensure compliance with security and audit standards; participate in infra-audits
- Collaborate with vendors for issue resolution and escalations
- Mentor L1 team, support knowledge sharing, and drive operational excellence in shift-based support
- Contribute to internal documentation, SOPs, and knowledge base updates

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- Total Experience: 4 to 7 years
- Relevant Network Experience (Enterprise/Corporate): 4 to 6 years
- Proven hands-on L2-level experience with enterprise networking technologies (Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, AWS, Azure, etc.)
- Familiarity with network security best practices and configurations
- Ability to work in 24x7 shift operations, including night/weekend rotations
- Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, JNCIS, Fortinet NSE, or equivalent

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

- Bachelor's in computer science/IT/Electronics Engineering, M.C.A. or equivalent University degree
- Exposure to infra-audits, compliance processes, and security controls
- Strong documentation, verbal and written communication skills
- Good analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

## Why Gruve

At Gruve, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best work. If you’re passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Gruve is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

## About Gruve

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Gruve provides AI-native cybersecurity, infrastructure, and data services that help enterprises deploy and secure AI at scale.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series A, Seed stage)
- **Headquarters**: Redwood City, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2024
- **Founders**: Tarun Raisoni (CEO, Co-Founder)

## Core Business
- **Industry**: IT Services and IT Consulting; AI Security & Infrastructure
- **Target Customers**: Large enterprises (B2B), including those in regulated industries requiring private AI deployment and advanced security operations.
- **Mission / Purpose**: Enable scalable, secure, and measurable AI execution in production by delivering an AI-native approach to enterprise services.

## Products & Services
- **PulseAI**: A private AI infrastructure platform that enables enterprises to deploy generative AI on-premises, in the cloud, or in hybrid environments – production-ready in under two weeks. (SaaS/infrastructure)
- **AI SOC**: An AI-driven Security Operations Center that combines AI detection, automated investigation, and intelligent response to improve security team efficiency and reduce risk. (Managed service/SaaS)
- **Digital Forensics & Incident Response**: Structured methodologies for preserving evidence, investigating incidents, and accelerating recovery. (Service)
- **Enterprise AI Transformation Services**: Consulting and implementation services including data science, Kubernetes SRE, forward deployment engineering, and AI solution architecture. (Professional services)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed
- **Total Funding**: USD $57.5 million (across Seed and Series A rounds)
- **Key Investors**: Mayfield Fund (lead in Series A), Xora Innovation (lead in prior round)
- **Notable Acquisitions**: SecurView (July 2024), NetServ (September 2024), Lumos (October 2024)
- **Growth Signals**: 120.3% YoY employee growth (from ~134 to 413 employees); operations across 9 countries; featured in Cybersecurity Insiders on AI agent governance.

## Competitive Advantages
- **AI-Native Architecture**: Unlike legacy stacks built for static software, Gruve designs for dynamic AI workloads (probabilistic decisions, context retrieval, autonomous actions).
- **Speed to Scale**: Claims 500MW+ of distributed edge AI inference capacity and a 30% cost advantage over alternatives.
- **Integrated Security & AI**: Combines private AI infrastructure (PulseAI) with an AI-powered SOC, covering the entire lifecycle from deployment to defense.
- **Talent & Expertise**: Team draws from top firms (Cisco, IBM, Infosys) and includes deep Kubernetes, data science, and cybersecurity specialists.

## Strategic Focus
- **Private AI Deployment**: Helping enterprises keep AI workloads on their own infrastructure to maintain data ownership, governance, and security.
- **AI Security Governance**: Developing solutions to govern AI agents as a new attack surface, as highlighted in their recent thought leadership.
- **Global Expansion**: Operating in 9 countries (US, India, South Korea, UAE, Singapore, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Canada) with plans to scale further.
- **Partner Ecosystem**: Working closely with hyperscalers (noted VP of Hyperscaler Solutions) and achieving Red Hat advanced tier partner status.

## Why Work Here
- **High Growth Environment**: Headcount more than doubled in the past year, offering rapid career progression and the chance to shape a young company.
- **Culture of Trust**: Core values include giving trust from day one, constructive feedback, and a championship mindset.  
- **Global & Remote-Friendly**: Offices in 4 countries (US, India, Singapore, UAE) and remote roles posted; a distributed team with cultural diversity.
- **Learning & Impact**: Mentorship programs, opportunities to lead innovative projects in AI and security, and the ability to work on cutting-edge infrastructure.
- **Notable Perks**: Focus on career development, knowledge sharing, and a "people-first" approach.

## Sources
1. [gruve.ai – Company homepage](https://gruve.ai/)
2. [gruve.ai – About Us](https://gruve.ai/about-us/)
3. [gruve.ai – Life at Gruve](https://gruve.ai/life-at-gruve/)
4. [linkedin.com/company/gruveai – LinkedIn Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/gruveai)
5. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/gruve – Careers Page](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/gruve)

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