Network Engineer

Job description

Job Title: SD-WAN Engineer / Network Engineer / Network Architect Experience **3–15 Years** Location: Mumbai, Chennai, Pune, Bangalore, Kolkata, Noida, Hyderabad **Job Summary** We are seeking a skilled SD-WAN Engineer/Network Engineer/Architect to design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure with a focus on Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN). The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela), VMware VeloCloud, or Fortinet SD-WAN, along with strong expertise in routing, switching, network security, and WAN technologies. The role involves network design, deployment, troubleshooting, optimization, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and scalable networking solutions. Key Responsibilities - Design, implement, configure, and support SD-WAN solutions across enterprise environments. - Deploy and manage Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela), VMware VeloCloud, or Fortinet SD-WAN platforms. - Configure and troubleshoot routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and static routing. - Implement and maintain VPN/IPSec tunnels, MPLS, LAN, and WAN connectivity. - Monitor network performance and ensure high availability, scalability, and security. - Configure and troubleshoot network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, and SD-WAN edge devices. - Work with Cisco DNA Center or similar network automation and management platforms. - Perform root cause analysis and resolve network incidents in production environments. - Collaborate with security, cloud, infrastructure, and application teams for network integration. - Maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, SOPs, and operational procedures. - Ensure compliance with network security standards and industry best practices. - Participate in network upgrades, migrations, capacity planning, and disaster recovery activities. - For senior candidates, lead network architecture, solution design, technical reviews, and mentor junior engineers. Required Skills - Strong experience with Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela), VMware VeloCloud, or Fortinet SD-WAN. - Solid understanding of routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and static routing. - Hands-on experience with VPN/IPSec, MPLS, LAN, WAN, and network segmentation. - Knowledge of Cisco DNA Center and network automation concepts. - Experience with network security technologies including firewalls, ACLs, NAT, and secure remote access. - Strong troubleshooting skills across enterprise network environments. - Familiarity with network monitoring and performance management tools. - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications - Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud). - Knowledge of SDN, network automation, Python, Ansible, or REST APIs. - Experience with Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, Meraki, Palo Alto, or Fortinet solutions. - Understanding of Zero Trust, SASE, and modern enterprise networking architectures. - Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, VMware VCP-NV, Fortinet NSE, or equivalent are an added advantage. Educational Qualification - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication, or a related field. Preferred Candidate Profile - Strong customer-facing and stakeholder management skills. - Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment. - Excellent communication, documentation, and troubleshooting abilities. - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. - Willingness to learn emerging networking technologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.