Network Engineer – SD-WAN (SME)
- Gurgaon, Haryana
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Network Design & Deployment:
- Design, plan, and deploy enterprise networks (WAN, SD-WAN, LAN, WLAN) using Cisco, Versa, and Aruba technologies.
- Translate architectural roadmaps into actionable project execution plans.
- Lead and guide engineering teams through all project phases.
- Implementation & Optimization:
- Select optimal network solutions aligned with business objectives.
- Execute integration, migration, and optimization of global network connectivity.
- Continuously evolve networks through automation, best practices, and emerging technologies.
- Operational Excellence:
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex network incidents with minimal downtime.
- Implement performance tuning, capacity planning, and proactive monitoring.
- Technology Strategy:
- Research, evaluate, and adopt innovative networking technologies such as NFV, SASE, and cloud-native networking solutions.
- Contribute to network security and compliance strategies.
- 10+ years of experience in enterprise network design and implementation.
- Strong hands-on expertise in Cisco, Versa, and Aruba SD-WAN.
- CCNP certification (minimum) Versa SD-WAN certification preferred.
- Expertise in TCP/IP, Routing & Switching, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, GRE, VxLAN, IPsec, QoS.
- Proven experience with LAN/WLAN, Next-Generation Firewalls, and SD-WAN (Cisco, Versa Secure SD-WAN).
- Familiar with NFV, SASE, Cisco Umbrella, and cloud connectivity (AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute).
- Knowledge of DDI/DNS, WAF, CDN technologies.
- Advantageous:
- Cloud integration (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Scripting (Python) for network automation
- Network monitoring tools (Spectrum, SevOne, ThousandEyes)
- Virtualization and SaaS/IaaS environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to lead technical discussions and mentor junior engineers.
- Adaptability to fast-changing technology landscapes.