Lead Engineer - Network Engineering

Experience : 7 - 10 years

Location : Chennai

Shift : Rotational Shift (24-7)

Qualifications :

- Technical experience in Data Center and Enterprise Routing and Switching is required.

- In-depth knowledge of implementing and supporting multi-vendor complex Routing and Switching infrastructure.

- Ability to troubleshoot large enterprise networks.

- Ability to explain technical concepts, give clients guidance and vision about the solution.

- Experience with network topology modeling analysis.

- Support of new technology solutions like automation and SD-WAN / SD-DC.

- Experience with development of build of materials lists, obtaining quotes, and producing technology refresh plans.

- Ability to work independently, self-starter required.

- Experience supporting network security devices (IPS/IDS, Firewalls, Load balancers) and Encryption devices.

- Proven experience working with Network Management and Analysis tools.

- Experience working with cloud networking.

- Experience with installation of structured cabling.

- Provide technical input on the Networking needs of all software and hardware used in the customers environment, which includes multi-vendor solutions.

- Experience with Data Center, VOIP, network and security engineering and design.

- Experience with network and security automation preferred, i.e. Ansible, Python, JavaScript, Terraform, etc.

- Experience with network vendor APIs a plus.

- Experience with Cisco, VMware Velocloud, Palo Alto, or any other SDWAN vendor a plus.

- Experience with Cisco, VMware, Palo Alto or any other SASE vendor a plus.

- Experience with Azure, AWS and/or GCP a plus.

- SD-WAN or SASE-related experience, not just traditional R & S.

- Enterprise traditional network support (R & S, hardware, etc.) and NaaS, programming, automation, SD-WAN type work.

- They will be on the forefront of service build out exposure to the latest and greatest technologies while still working with some traditional network engineer tasks.

Requirements :

- 6+ years minimum experience in Network Engineering in a Managed Service Provider or similar workspace or 5+ minimum experience in a Network Engineering role in a Enterprise workspace.

- Vendor Associates, I.E CCNA, JNCIA, etc or higher level network certification.

- Associates degree in Information Technology or related field.

- Experience with network and security automation preferred, i.e. Ansible, Python, Javascript, Terraform, etc.

Responsibilities :

- Collaborate with Managed Service Providers, Architects, Security, and Engineers for Network transformation and improvements.

- Design and implementation of networking solutions.

- Assist in efforts with tools/product selections and conducting proof of concepts.

- Provide input and comprehensive review of design documents, provide verbal and written feedback to the author.

- Ability to think technically then translate into clear verbal and written communications for technical and non-technical audiences.

- Create documents and presentations.

- Provide recommendations to be considered in developing the Technology roadmap.

- Collaborate closely with Enterprise Architects, Security, and IT staff to drive company objectives.

- Implement best practices and standards, and drive technology portfolio management discipline.

- Ensure adherence to standards and reference architectures for the domain.

- Communicate clearly and effectively with architecture, project / program managers etc.