Network Architect - SDWAN Versa specialist

Virtual Drive

Skill:- Network Architect - SDWAN Versa specialist

Location:- Chennai

Exp:- 8 to 12Yr

Key responsibility-

Job Requirements*

• Strong hands‑on experience with Versa Director, Analytics, and FlexVNF.
• Design, deployment, and support of Versa SD‑WAN (Branch, Hub, DC, Cloud).
• Experience with zero‑touch provisioning (ZTP) and branch onboarding.
• Configuration and management of device templates, workflows, and policies.
• Knowledge of Versa SASE features (Firewall, Secure Web Gateway, IPS, URL filtering).
• Strong fundamentals in TCP/IP, routing, and switching.
• Hands‑on experience with BGP, OSPF, static routing, and route redistribution.
• Understanding of underlay/overlay network architecture.
• Experience with MPLS, DIA, Broadband, LTE/5G WAN links.
• Knowledge of QoS, traffic steering, link health monitoring, and SLA policies.
• Experience with integrated firewall, NAT, zones, and security policies in Versa.
• Understanding of segmentation, secure internet breakout, and Zero Trust concepts.
• Basic exposure to IPsec, certificates, and encryption mechanisms.

Key Responsibilities*

• Design, configure, and support enterprise‑grade WAN and SD‑WAN solutions
• Perform end‑to‑end deployment and administration of Versa SD‑WAN devices, controllers, policies, and service profiles
• Optimize routing and implement traffic engineering, QoS, and performance tuning across WAN links
• Manage L2/L3 switching infrastructure and ensure seamless integration with WAN/SD‑WAN environments
• Conduct firmware upgrades, device onboarding, and network migrations with minimal downtime
• Work closely with ISPs for circuit issues, escalations, and provisioning new WAN links
• Maintain accurate documentation including network diagrams, configs, standards, and change records
• Provide technical guidance during major incidents, RCA documentation, and architectural improvements
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization
• Ability to act as L3 escalation point for SD‑WAN incidents (P1/P2).
• Strong troubleshooting skills for connectivity, performance, routing, and policy issues.
• Experience performing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and driving preventive actions.
• Working knowledge of Versa logs, analytics, and packet‑level troubleshooting.

Mandatory Skill:-

WAN Technologies (MPLS, IPSec, BGP over WAN, QoS)

Versa SD‑WAN (Configuration)

Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF, Static Routing)

Switching Technologies (L2/L3 Switching, VLANs, STP, QoS)

Network Troubleshooting & Monitoring Tools