Job Description :

We are calling applicants on behalf of a leading global IT services and consulting organization, this company delivers end-to-end technology solutions across enterprise infrastructure, cloud, networking, and digital transformation.

With a strong presence across multiple geographies, the organization partners with Fortune 500 clients to design, implement, and manage large-scale, mission-critical IT environments.

Known for its deep engineering expertise and multi-vendor capabilities, the company specializes in enterprise networking, data center transformations, and managed services. It emphasizes innovation, operational excellence, and continuous learning, offering professionals exposure to complex, high-impact projects across industries.

Senior Network SME (Enterprise & Data Center) :

Role : Senior Network SME Enterprise & Data Center

Experience : 10 to 15 Years

Location : India (Hybrid / Client Projects)

Type : Full-time / Contract

About the Role :

Hiring experienced Network SMEs to work on large-scale enterprise environments involving data center networking, routing, and security transformations. You will play a key role in design validation, deep troubleshooting, and supporting mission-critical network operations.

Key Responsibilities :

- Provide L3/SME-level support for enterprise network environments

- Troubleshoot complex issues across routing, switching, and data center networks

- Support implementation of modern network architectures (SD-WAN, segmentation)

- Work closely with architects on design improvements and optimizations

- Ensure high availability and performance of network infrastructure

- Participate in incident management, RCA, and performance tuning

Required Skills :

- Strong hands-on expertise in Routing & Switching (L3+)

- Cisco (Nexus, Catalyst)

- Data Center Networking (Spine-Leaf, VXLAN, VLANs)

- Network Security (Firewall basics, segmentation)

- SD-WAN concepts

- Enterprise network operations

Preferred Skills :

- Exposure to Juniper / Aruba (HPE)

- Experience in multi-vendor environments

- Basic scripting/automation (Python/Ansible)

What Were Looking For :

- Strong troubleshooting depth

- Ability to work across technologies (not limited to one OEM)

- Hands-on experience in real enterprise environments

- Please fill the preapplication

Core Networking Skills :

- Strong hands-on expertise in Routing & Switching (L3 level and above)

- Deep understanding of TCP/IP, subnetting, VLANs, and STP

- Experience with dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP)

Cisco Ecosystem :

- Hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus & Catalyst switches

- Strong CLI troubleshooting and configuration experience

- Experience handling production network environments

Data Center Networking :

- Solid experience with Spine-Leaf architecture

- Hands-on exposure to VXLAN and VLAN segmentation

- Experience managing large-scale data center networks

Troubleshooting & Operations :

- Proven ability in L3/SME-level troubleshooting

- Experience handling Sev1 / critical incidents

- Strong skills in RCA (Root Cause Analysis) and performance tuning

Network Security Basics :

- Working knowledge of firewalls, ACLs, and segmentation

- Ability to troubleshoot network access and security issues

Enterprise Environment Experience :

- Experience working in complex, multi-site enterprise networks

- Exposure to high availability and redundancy architectures

Soft Skills :

- Communication Skills

- Teamwork