Network Engineer SD WAN Ops in भारत

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Network Engineer SD WAN Ops based in India . Join a dynamic technology environment where you will help maintain and optimize enterprise-grade network infrastructure across complex, business-critical environments. In this role, you will ensure the availability, performance, reliability, and security of customer networks. You will work hands-on with SD-WAN technologies, firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers, and wireless solutions. Your expertise will be essential in resolving complex network incidents and maintaining seamless connectivity across production and data center environments. Working alongside cross-functional teams, you will contribute to network deployments, service improvements, and operational excellence. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced networking professional who enjoys solving technical challenges, working independently, and delivering reliable infrastructure services. The position offers a remote work arrangement within India, with shift flexibility required to support network operations. Accountabilities - Network Operations and Infrastructure Management: Manage, monitor, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, including firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers, wireless access points, and SD-WAN solutions. - Firewall Administration and Security: Configure, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco, Fortinet, and Palo Alto firewalls to ensure network security, availability, and operational stability. - SD-WAN and Network Management: Deploy, administer, and optimize Cisco SD-WAN solutions and Cisco Meraki routers, switches, and access points to support reliable and efficient network connectivity.

- Load Balancer Administration: Manage and optimize F5 and NetScaler load balancers, ensuring high availability, traffic distribution, and application performance. - Routing, Switching, and Data Center Operations: Maintain and troubleshoot Cisco routers and switches across core, edge, production, wireless, and data center environments. Contribute to the design and deployment of network solutions. - Advanced Troubleshooting and Incident Resolution: Provide Level 3 technical support for complex network incidents, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and coordinate with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and external vendors when necessary. - Network Implementation and Continuous Improvement: Participate in network design, implementation, testing, documentation, and ongoing service optimization to improve reliability and operational efficiency. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with internal technical teams and relevant stakeholders to ensure seamless network integration and service delivery. - Documentation and Quality Assurance: Maintain accurate records of network configurations, incidents, troubleshooting activities, and resolutions while following established quality control standards and inspection procedures. Requirements - Professional Experience: At least 8–10 years of relevant experience managing, supporting, and troubleshooting enterprise networking and security infrastructure. - Enterprise Networking Expertise: Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols, architectures, and security principles, with experience across core, edge, production, wireless, and data center environments. - Firewall Technologies: Hands-on expertise in configuring, monitoring, administering, and troubleshooting Cisco, Fortinet, and Palo Alto firewalls. - SD-WAN and Cisco Meraki: Strong working knowledge of Cisco SD-WAN solutions and Cisco Meraki networking products, including routers, switches, and wireless access points. - Load Balancing: Practical experience administering and optimizing F5 and NetScaler load balancers.