Senior Network Specialist
- Bangalore, Karnataka
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Design, plan, and drive large-scale WAN/SD WAN/LAN/WLAN projects end-to-end, translating architecture into execution steps.
- Lead and support engineering squads through all project phases: design, implementation, migration, go live, and maintenance.
- Select, deploy, and optimize network technologies (Cisco, Versa, Aruba+), ensuring they align with business goals.
- Act as SME during operational incidents lead troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and recovery.
- Engage with cross-functional, global stakeholders communicate design intent, status, and technical guidance clearly.
- 15+ years in enterprise network design/delivery; 5+ years in software-defined & cloud networking.
- Bachelor s/Diploma in Engineering/CS/IT.
- Mandatory: CCNP; Prefer: CCIE, Versa SD WAN Specialist.
- Expert in WAN, SD WAN (Cisco & Versa), LAN, WLAN.
- Mastery of TCP/IP, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, VxLAN, IPsec, QoS, GRE.
- Skilled in network virtualization, NFV, SASE, Umbrella, Versa Secure Access.
- Cloud networking know how: Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, multi cloud via Equinix/Megaport.
- Familiarity with DNS/DHCP/IPAM, WAF/CDN/DDOS (e.g. Infoblox, Zscaler, Akamai).
- Hands-on with monitoring and management tools like Spectrum, SevOne, ThousandEyes, CyberArk, MS Entra.
- Scripting in Python a plus.
- Proven leader in global projects, capable of managing large, distributed teams.
- Excellent strategic thinking, troubleshooting, and stakeholder communication.
- Strong ownership mindset, thrives under pressure, proactive in delivering results.