Onsite Sophos XGS 118 Setup — local engineer needed in New Delhi

# Job summary A client posted a local, onsite job requesting a hands-on engineer to install and fully configure a Sophos XGS 118 firewall appliance at RITMAY BUILDERS, Ansal Villa, Satbari Road, New Delhi 110074. The posting lists both Jio and Airtel technicians as already scheduled to attend the site. The listed budget range is ₹1,500–₹12,500 INR and skill tags include Cisco, Installation, Network Administration, Network Engineering, Network Security, System Admin, Technical Support, and VoIP.

# What the client wants The core request is straightforward: deliver physical installation plus full configuration of a Sophos XGS 118 at the specified address. "Full configuration" implies bringing the appliance into production — connecting WAN links, creating necessary interfaces, applying firewall/security policies, and integrating with whatever local services the client uses.

Because the posting mentions Jio and Airtel technicians are scheduled, the assignment will likely require coordinating with those ISP teams to verify WAN links, public IPs, link handoff, and any ISP-specific settings (PPPoE, VLAN tagging, or static routing) required for the XGS 118 to operate correctly.

# Skills and tasks implied by the listing

• Rack/desk mounting and power/cable management for a Sophos XGS 118 appliance.
• WAN onboarding: work with scheduled Jio and Airtel technicians to connect and verify ISP handoffs.
• Initial device setup: access console, set admin credentials, update firmware if needed.
• Network configuration: zone/interface setup, VLANs, routing, NAT, DHCP as required.
• Security configuration: firewall rules, IPS/IDS basics, NAT policies, basic threat protection licensing if applicable.
• System administration tasks: backups, configuration export, and documentation of applied settings.
• Technical support and possible VoIP integration depending on client needs.

# Practical considerations before you bid Confirm these items with the client before accepting work:

• Exact deliverables included under "fully configure" (remote management, logging, reporting, VPNs, user authentication, VoIP passthrough, etc.).
• Which ISP circuit will be primary and whether both Jio and Airtel will be used together (active/standby, load balancing, or for failover).
• Whether public IPs, VLAN IDs, PPPoE credentials, or ISP-specific configuration details will be supplied by the client or the ISP techs.
• Licensing status for Sophos services (e.g., XGS subscriptions for ATP/IPS) and whether the client expects the engineer to provision licenses.
• Site access, work hours, and any COVID or security protocols for entry to Ansal Villa.
• Onsite tools and spare cabling expected to be supplied by the engineer or the client.

# How to present your bid Keep the reply concise and specific. Include:

• Confirmed availability for onsite work at the New Delhi address.
• A short checklist of what you will deliver onsite (hardware setup, WAN integration, firewall rules, VPN setup, documentation, handoff).
• Any assumptions (who supplies IPs, licensing, or additional hardware).
• A fixed rate or clear time-and-materials estimate fitting the stated budget range.
• Relevant local or on-site experience with Sophos XGS devices and ISP coordination.

# Outcome clients and freelancers should expect A successful engagement will leave the Sophos XGS 118 physically installed, connected to the agreed ISP handoff, configured for the client's network needs, and documented. If additional services (advanced VPNs, VoIP provisioning, or extended monitoring) are required, those should be scoped and priced separately.