Network Engineer

Job Title: Network Engineer / SME / Architect
Experience: 10-15 Years
Interview Mode: Virtual
Interview Date: 18-Sep-26
Work Location: Chennai
Job SummaryWe are looking for a highly experienced Cisco WAN/LAN Network Engineer / SME / Architect with 10+ years of experience in Enterprise Network Infrastructure, Network Design, Implementation, Troubleshooting, and Architecture. The ideal candidate should possess deep technical expertise in Cisco Routing & Switching, WAN/LAN Technologies, SD-WAN, Data Center Networking, and Network Security while serving as an SME for critical network operations and transformation initiatives.Must Have :

• 10+ years of experience in Enterprise Networking.
• Strong expertise in Cisco Routing, Switching, and Network Architecture.
• Experience supporting large-scale global WAN/LAN environments.
• Hands-on expertise with Data Center and SD-WAN technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Design, implement, and support large-scale Enterprise WAN and LAN environments.
• Architect and manage complex Routing and Switching infrastructures.
• Provide L3/L4 technical support and SME-level guidance for critical network incidents.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and optimize routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
• Manage Cisco routers, switches, wireless controllers, access points, and data center networking components.
• Lead network migration, upgrade, and transformation projects.
• Perform network performance analysis, capacity planning, and optimization.
• Collaborate with security, cloud, and infrastructure teams on strategic initiatives.
• Develop High-Level Designs (HLD), Low-Level Designs (LLD), SOPs, and technical documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement and adoption of best practices in network operations.
• Ensure availability, scalability, reliability, and security of network infrastructure.

Mandatory Skills

Cisco Routing & Switching
WAN/LAN Technologies
BGP, OSPF, EIGRP
MPLS & VPN
Cisco Catalyst & Nexus
Cisco ISR/ASR Routers
Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela)
Cisco ACI
Network Design & Architecture
Enterprise Wireless & Data Center Networking

Preferred Skills

Palo Alto / Firepower / Fortinet
Zscaler
Azure/AWS Networking
Network Automation (Python, Ansible)

Preferred Certifications

CCNP Enterprise
CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
Cisco SD-WAN / ACI Certifications