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Job_Description":" Associate Team Lead - Network Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Network Team Lead, managing 15+ people with a minimum of 12 years of hands-on experience in enterprise network infrastructure and service delivery. The candidate must have deep expertise in Routing, Switching, DC Switching, Wi-Fi, Security, Load Balancers, DNS, and Telephony and Voice solutions, coupled with strong knowledge of ITIL processes (Incident, Change, and Problem Management). The role requires proven ability in service delivery, reporting, people management, leadership, and team development. Key Responsibilities Service Delivery & Operations Lead and oversee day-to-day operations of enterprise network infrastructure (Routing, Switching, DC Switching, Wi-Fi, Security, Load Balancers, DNS Telephony and Voice solutions). Drive effective execution of Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes in ServiceNow (SNOW). Ensure SLAs and KPIs are met with focus on service reliability and end user satisfaction. Deliver structured and meaningful reports on incidents, outages, root cause analysis, and performance metrics. Ensure high availability, performance, and security of network services. Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting expertise for complex network issues. Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate new network technologies and solutions. Work with stakeholders closely to ensure delivery of engineering projects and tasks. Implement best practices for service delivery in alignment with ITIL standards. Governance, Compliance & Reporting Maintain documentation, standards, and compliance with organizational and security policies. Provide regular dashboards and executive reports to leadership and stakeholders. Ensure governance of change requests, risk assessments, and capacity planning. Team & Resource Management Lead, mentor, and develop a team of network engineers. Allocate resources effectively and manage workloads to meet operational and project demands. Foster a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and collaboration. Conduct regular performance reviews and create individual development plans for team members. Required Skills & Experience (Mandatory) Minimum 12 years of experience in enterprise network infrastructure management. Strong expertise in Routing, Switching, Wi-Fi, Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, etc.), Load Balancers (F5), DNS, and monitoring tools (OMI, Prometheus, Infoblox etc.) and Telephony and voice solutions. Proven hands-on and leadership experience in Incident, Change, and Problem Management using ServiceNow (SNOW). Solid knowledge of ITIL framework and service delivery management. Demonstrated people management and leadership experience, with ability to manage and develop teams. Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure and manage complex technical and operational challenges. Preferred Qualifications (Good to have) ITIL v4 certification (or equivalent). Relevant networking certifications (CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP, etc.). Exposure to automation and scripting for network management. Key Competencies Leadership & Mentoring Ability to inspire and guide a high-performing technical team. Service Orientation Strong focus on delivering measurable business value. Decision Making Ability to make sound technical and operational decisions under pressure. Collaboration Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-team collaboration skills. Innovation Proactive in suggesting improvements and introducing new technologies. ","

Education Qualification : Engineer - B.E / B.Tech / MCA Skills : Primary -> Technology | Routing and Switching | 3 - Experienced Primary -> Technology | Cisco | 3 - Experienced Primary -> Technology | Fortinet | 3 - Experienced Primary -> Technology | Wireless | 3 - Experienced Secondary -> Technology | Zscaler | 3 - Experienced Tertiary -> Technology | Cloud Networking | 3 - Experienced Tertiary -> Technology | Juniper | 3 - Experienced Certification : Technology | CCIE | JNCIP-Sec/Ent | ZIA/ZPA - Professional | AZ-900/AWS solutions architect(associate) Defines infrastructure architecture standards that are in-line with customer, IT and industry best practices. Prepares and Present technical requirements and specifications Drives the creation of the infrastructure architecture vision and ensures specific components are appropriately designed and leveraged; contributes to the holistic vision of Enterprise Architecture. Automation Initiatives : Identify Automation opportunities by critically looking at data points, technology landscape. Propose, Manage and Drive implementation of automation initiatives across teams. Focus on Effort reduction and error free delivery. Value Proposition: - Understand the existing environment and propose any opportunity of improvement. Look at nagging issues in the environment and come out with Get Around solutions by working with archietects. Provide technical leadership for complex data center, Campus and wide area network projects driving continuous improvement, the adaption of virtualization/automation, and a security approach.

Job Title : Data Center Engineer Experience : 8+ years Locations : Hyderabad, Vizag Job Summary : We are looking for an experienced Data Center Engineer with over 8 years of hands-on expertise in deploying, administering, and troubleshooting modern data center technologies. The ideal candidate will have deep experience with VMware product suite (ESXi, vCenter, VDI, vRealize), enterprise storage platforms (EMC, NetApp, Pure), compute platforms (Cisco UCS, HP, Dell), data center networking (Nexus, ACI, NSX), and Dell PowerProtect solutions. Familiarity with Nutanix multicloud infrastructure, storage, and databases is essential. The role involves complete data center lifecycle management, operational support, and architecture collaboration. Key Responsibilities : Deploy, administer, and troubleshoot the VMware virtualization suite , including vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, vRealize , and VDI environments . Manage storage solutions including EMC, NetApp, and Pure , handling provisioning, backups, and performance tuning. Administer and support compute platforms such as Cisco UCS, HP, and Dell servers . Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot data center networks including Cisco Nexus switches, ACI fabric , and VMware NSX or similar platforms. Deploy and manage Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery and PowerProtect Data Manager solutions for backup and disaster recovery. Manage Nutanix multicloud infrastructure , including storage configurations and database deployments. Perform capacity planning, monitoring, and proactive performance tuning across all infrastructure layers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system integrations, migrations, and infrastructure upgrades. Document all infrastructure architecture, procedures, and support plans. Participate in on-call rotation and ensure 24x7 support for mission-critical systems. Required Skills Qualifications : Minimum 8 years of experience in data center infrastructure engineering . Hands-on expertise in VMware ESXi, vCenter, vRealize, and VDI technologies . Experience deploying and managing enterprise storage platforms: EMC, NetApp, Pure. Strong experience with server hardware platforms : Cisco UCS, Dell PowerEdge, HP ProLiant. Proficient in networking technologies : Cisco Nexus, ACI, and VMware NSX. Hands-on experience with Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery and PowerProtect Data Manager deployments. Practical exposure to Nutanix enterprise cloud platform , including storage and database operations. Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills across infrastructure layers. Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration abilities. Willingness to work in Hyderabad or Vizag locations. Preferred Qualifications : VMware certifications (VCP-DCV, VCAP). Cisco Data Center certifications (CCNP Data Center, CCIE preferred). Dell or NetApp certified professional credentials. Experience with multicloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) in hybrid deployments.

Meet the Team Join our multifaceted Public Sector System Engineering team in Ahmedabad, where you'll help build and implement innovative communication and application solutions for India's State government departments. You'll work with a hard-working, customer-focused team that transforms creative ideas into impactful, real-world solutions, all while enjoying an encouraging and inspiring environment with outstanding opportunities for growth and community impact. Your Impact As a Solutions Engineer you will orchestrate involvement of all technical activities and resources, holding accountabilities for all opportunities within assigned account(s) and provide architectural perspective across the Cisco product portfolio, including software and services. Serve as a technical sales consultant and trusted advisor to customers. Orchestrate Cisco resources to ensure technical success throughout the sales lifecycle. Collaborate closely with Account Managers and internal teams to deliver driven, customer-focused solutions. Provide experienced mentorship on solution build, implementation, and Cisco differentiation. Build positive relationships with engineering teams, business units, partners, and customers across multiple technology domains. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent. with 12 years of presales experience in a technical position Shown experience in solution selling with Cisco products and technologies. Highly motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn new technologies. Broad understanding of end-to-end architecture with expertise in areas such as enterprise networks, data center, or security. Strong communication, whiteboarding, and presentation skills for effective customer engagement. Skilled in value-based selling, handling objections, and possessing solid technical knowledge in networking, SDN, network security, and data center technologies. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with the Public Sector customers in similar roles. Technical certifications in any of the areas like Networking/Security/Cloud

currently seeks a Network Engineering Specialist Advisor to join our team in Noida/Bengaluru". Potential candidates must possess experience and demonstrate expertise in at least one or more of the following areas: Plans, designs, and implements networked systems, including configurations, supporting/troubleshooting network problems and coordinating with vendors for installation of such items as routers, switches, firewalls, concentrators and load balancers.Performs technical analysis of software, hardware, and network systems, system integration for LAN/WAN communications, network nodes, switches, and various transmission systemsPerforms network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations Create & update the technology components of standard operating procedures - Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution- Nexus configuration and design - VDC, VPC, OTV, LISP, FabricPatch, DCNM - SD-WAN (Preferred)- Aruba Switching & Wireless- Cisco Enterprise Wireless communication design, configuration. Configuring Lightweight and Autonomous APs, WLAN Controllers, PRIME - Bridging, outdoor/mesh, location tracking, wIPS, guest access - Wireless surveys, site assessments, and audits- Meraki wireless - Quality of Service understanding and configuration; able to customize across all Cisco platforms to support Voice, Video, and selected applications- MPLS Traffic engineering design, configuration, and troubleshooting- LDP, TDP, RSVP Label distribution - MPBGP-VPNv4, Multi-VRF and VRF-Lite- Application and WAN Optimization appliance design and configuration - Appliances such as NetScaler, F5, Riverbed, and Infoblox Required Qualifications: - Cisco CCNP/CCIE certificate OR equivalent experience - Strong communication skills- Solid documentation experience with Microsoft Visio, Word, and Excel- Ambitious and goal-oriented, with initiative to work until job is complete - Prior experience working closely with customers and collaborating with IT staff - Must possess strong technical account management skills and have excellent troubleshooting skills.- Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience.

Role Purpose The purpose of the role is to resolve, maintain and manage clients software/ hardware/ network based on the service requests raised from the end-user as per the defined SLAs ensuring client satisfaction Do Ensure timely response of all the tickets raised by the client end user Service requests solutioning by maintaining quality parameters Act as a custodian of clients network/ server/ system/ storage/ platform/ infrastructure and other equipments to keep track of each of their proper functioning and upkeep Keep a check on the number of tickets raised (dial home/ email/ chat/ IMS), ensuring right solutioning as per the defined resolution timeframe Perform root cause analysis of the tickets raised and create an action plan to resolve the problem to ensure right client satisfaction Provide an acceptance and immediate resolution to the high priority tickets/ service Installing and configuring software/ hardware requirements based on service requests 100% adherence to timeliness as per the priority of each issue, to manage client expectations and ensure zero escalations Provide application/ user access as per client requirements and requests to ensure timely solutioning Track all the tickets from acceptance to resolution stage as per the resolution time defined by the customer Maintain timely backup of important data/ logs and management resources to ensure the solution is of acceptable quality to maintain client satisfaction Coordinate with on-site team for complex problem resolution and ensure timely client servicing Review the log which Chat BOTS gather and ensure all the service requests/ issues are resolved in a timely manner Mandatory Skills: Data Center Switching . Experience: 1-3 Years .

Role Purpose The purpose of the role is to resolve, maintain and manage clients software/ hardware/ network based on the service requests raised from the end-user as per the defined SLAs ensuring client satisfaction Do Ensure timely response of all the tickets raised by the client end user Service requests solutioning by maintaining quality parameters Act as a custodian of clients network/ server/ system/ storage/ platform/ infrastructure and other equipments to keep track of each of their proper functioning and upkeep Keep a check on the number of tickets raised (dial home/ email/ chat/ IMS), ensuring right solutioning as per the defined resolution timeframe Perform root cause analysis of the tickets raised and create an action plan to resolve the problem to ensure right client satisfaction Provide an acceptance and immediate resolution to the high priority tickets/ service Installing and configuring software/ hardware requirements based on service requests 100% adherence to timeliness as per the priority of each issue, to manage client expectations and ensure zero escalations Provide application/ user access as per client requirements and requests to ensure timely solutioning Track all the tickets from acceptance to resolution stage as per the resolution time defined by the customer Maintain timely backup of important data/ logs and management resources to ensure the solution is of acceptable quality to maintain client satisfaction Coordinate with on-site team for complex problem resolution and ensure timely client servicing Review the log which Chat BOTS gather and ensure all the service requests/ issues are resolved in a timely manner Mandatory Skills: Data Center Switching. Experience: 1-3 Years.

ROLE OVERVIEW- The Network Architect Capacity Planning and Management is responsible for designing, optimizing, and managing network infrastructure to ensure scalability, performance, and efficiency. This role focuses on forecasting network growth, planning for future capacity requirements, and ensuring that network resources align with business needs. The architect collaborates with IT, engineering, and operations teams to design and implement network solutions that meet both current and future demands. Key Responsibilities: Capacity Planning & Forecasting: Analyze network traffic patterns and usage trends to predict future capacity needs. Develop long-term network capacity plans based on business growth projections. Establish KPIs and monitoring frameworks to track network performance and utilization. Ensure network infrastructure can scale to accommodate increased workloads. Network Design & Optimization: Design high-performance, scalable, and resilient network architectures. Optimize network topology, bandwidth, and resource allocation to prevent bottlenecks. Evaluate and implement software-defined networking (SDN) and automation tools. Ensure network designs align with industry best practices and compliance standards. Performance Management & Monitoring: Implement proactive monitoring tools to detect and address network congestion. Define thresholds for network capacity alerts and initiate corrective actions. Conduct regular capacity assessments and performance tuning exercises. Collaborate with operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve network issues. Vendor & Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with ISPs, cloud providers, and hardware vendors to optimize network solutions. Develop network capacity budgets and justify investments in infrastructure upgrades. Provide technical leadership and guidance to IT teams on network expansion projects. Security & Compliance Considerations: Ensure network capacity planning includes redundancy and disaster recovery strategies. Incorporate security best practices into network architecture to mitigate risks. Maintain compliance with industry standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR. Required Skills & Qualifications: Education: Bachelors degree in computer science, IT, or a related field. Experience: 7+ years in network architecture, capacity planning, or network engineering. Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of routing, switching, and network protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, etc.). Experience with network monitoring tools. Understanding of SD-WAN, network automation, and virtualization technologies. Certifications (Preferred): CCNP, CCIE, JNCIE, AWS Advanced Networking, or equivalent. Soft Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities: • Deliver across the PDIM lifecycle: Plan, Design, Implement, Migrate • Lead or support deployments in ACI (Single site, Multi-site, Multi-pod) • Deploy and support Nexus architectures (3-tier, collapsed core, VXLAN with L2/L3 stretch and DCI) • Implement and manage compute infrastructure (Cisco UCS, MDS) • Support virtualization platforms (VMware, Red Hat) • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success • Interface directly with customers to understand requirements and deliver solutions • Maintain high standards of quality and documentation • Participate in knowledge sharing and mentoring within the team Required Skills & Experience: • 7+ years of hands-on experience in data center technologies • Strong expertise in Cisco ACI, Nexus, and UCS • Familiarity with VXLAN, DCI, and virtualization platforms • Experience with AI-ready infrastructure is a plus • Solid understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) • Proven ability to work in customer-facing roles • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Certifications preferred: CCNP, CCIE (written or certified)

Meet the Team Join the Cisco IIOT team in product development for Industrial IOT switching and routing products that transforms industrial operations. Cisco's IIOT team provides an outstanding, unique experience for software engineers by combining the resources offered by a sizable multi-geography organization and a large campus (with an on-site gym, healthcare, caf, social interest groups, and philanthropy) with the startup culture and breadth of growth opportunities that working in a smaller teams can provide. Your Impact Design and development of IIoT hardware platforms, ensuring seamless integration between hardware and software layers. Design and development of control plane and data plane software for Cisco IIOT Switching, Routing products. Design and develop low-level software components, including BSP, device drivers and kernel modules. Analyse requirements and problem statements to come with right software designs and solutions. To be able to write details Design documents and Functional Specifications. To Code and Unit Test Software components and modules. It is required to have strong open-box testing and automating skills Triage, debug, and root cause simulation, software bring-up, and customer failures Work with local and remote teams to review Product Requirements Document, to collaborate on SW Functional and Design Specifications, Unit and Integration test plans. Also responsible for reviewing test strategy and test plans for Functional and System Test teams. To be able to innovate and come up with new ideas that can lead to filing patents and creating IP value for the company Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors (8-12 years) or Masters degree(6-10 years) in Computer Science, EE/ECE or related fields. Prior work experience with control plane software or data plane software, data structures, Linux/RTOS/Networking OS internals Strong understanding of OS (e.g. Linux, RTOS, Unix) and experience working with Linux kernel, device drivers, and BSPs. Proficient in writing quality code in C/C++. Experience in developing software/firmware for networking products. Experience in Networking domain with strong L2/L3 or Security protocols experience OR Experience in development and validation of peripheral interfaces (e.g. PCI, PCIe, I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO, Ethernet) and ensure their reliable operations. Excellent knowledge of software architecture and system design. Experience using Traffic generators/Analyzers such as IXIA/Sniffer is a plus. Technical leadership experience in leading high performance teams to provide technical leadership for designing and implementing quality features and solutions. Experience with debugging and verification methodologies Preferred Qualifications: Scripting experience (Python, Perl, TCL, shell programming) You have hands-on development experience on L2, L3 protocols. Cisco Networking certificates such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE are desirable. Excellent communication and strategic planning skills, while being self-motivated with a focus on execution.

Responsibilities Network Infrastructure Configure, and perform basic troubleshooting of enterprise-level routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, VRF, VLAN, RSTP, LACP, SVL/Stacking). Manage WAN technologies (MPLS, SD-WAN, VPN) and Layer 2/3 networks. Configure and maintain Catalyst and Nexus switches for data center and enterprise environments. Perform IOS/AOS-CX/NX-OS software upgrade of Cisco Catalyst, Aruba and Nexus switches. Firewall Administration Configure and manage Palo Alto, FortiGate, and Cisco ASA/FTD firewalls. Implement firewall rules, IPS/IDS, and VPN configurations and manage security logs using management software packages such as Palo Alto Panaroma, FortiManager and/or FortiAnalyzer. Monitor firewall performance and maintain clean policy configuration. Wireless Solutions Deploy and maintain Wireless networks using Cisco WLCs, Meraki Dashboard and access-points (Must have). Configure Cisco ISE/Aruba CPPM for secure network access control (NAC). Troubleshooting Acknowledge, investigate and escalate network and security issues (Level 2 support) in a timely manner. Document root cause analysis reports for incident analysis and support implementation of preventive measures. Documentation Update network documentation (e.g., diagrams, policies, IP schema, etc.). Configure and monitor automated device configuration backups. Update complete IP address inventory using IPAM. Validate EoL/EoS details along with active hardware support contracts

You are looking for testing engineers who can perform in-depth testing, analysis, and troubleshooting of L4-7 network devices like firewalls, VPN gateways, SD-WAN equipment, load balancers, switches, routers, and NICs. Your role will involve working in customer environments, where you will introduce appropriate test equipment, develop test strategies, execute test scenarios, and analyze results to draw conclusions. Strong networking skills, debugging ability, and effective communication skills are crucial for this position. **Key Responsibilities:** - Test network equipment (firewalls, VPN gateways, SD-WAN/SAS-E gateways, switches, load balancers, etc) for performance and security through various combinations of tests and recommend improvements. - Collaborate with customers to introduce new test automation equipment, demonstrate the product, execute test cases in the customer environment, debug, and troubleshoot, etc. - Provide product demonstrations to customers and conduct proof-of-concept and trials for test equipment in customer environments. - Configure and manage test setups and topologies involving complex network setups on-premises and in the cloud (AWS/Azure, etc). - Conduct hands-on testing with L2-3 and L4-7 traffic generation tools for network equipment testing. - Execute tests for network security and generate results for equipment such as firewalls, IPS/IDS/threat emulation, DDoS mitigation, SASE, etc. **Qualifications Required:** - Two years of relevant work experience. - Understanding of test tools used for testing network devices, such as Keysight BPS, Spirent Test Center, Avalanche platform, Wireshark, etc. - Working experience in network security - TLS, SSL-VPN, IPS/IDS/threat emulation, DDoS, SASE, etc. - Knowledge of networking - configuration and management on AWS and Azure. - Familiarity with standardized network equipment test cases such as RFC2544, router test cases, security test cases, application layer test cases, pcap analysis for troubleshooting, etc. - Desirable: CCNP/CCIE in security. - Desirable: Understanding of test automation and scripting using technologies/platforms like Python, REST APIs, Robot framework, etc. - Strong communication skills for extensive interfacing with customers, articulating complex test scenarios, providing product demonstrations, and explaining debugging/analysis information. ClouDepend Systems is a Bengaluru-based technology company specializing in the distribution of test and measurement solutions for the telecommunication and networking industry. They offer test automation suites and professional services that streamline functional and benchmark testing for network equipment manufacturers, service providers, data centers, and enterprises. ClouDepend empowers organizations to embrace new technologies and efficiently meet complex testing challenges by collaborating with a large number of test equipment vendors worldwide to provide solutions to customers in India.,

About The Role Develop Python-based automation scripts for network configuration push and rollback across Cisco, Juniper, and Nokia routers. Integrate scripts with Rundeck (or similar automation/ workflow orchestration tool) for job scheduling, parameterization, and logging. Design Jinja2-based configuration templates and YAML/JSON variable structures. Create automated workflows for software upgrades, validation checks, and rollback. Integrate verification modules using NAPALM, pyATS/Genie, ncclient (NETCONF), and/or TextFSM. Collaborate with network SMEs to translate manual workflows into code-based logic. Maintain Git repository for scripts and templates with proper version control and branching. About The Role - Grade Specific Focus on Digital Continuity and Manufacturing. Develops competency in own area of expertise. Shares expertise and provides guidance and support to others. Interprets clients needs. Completes own role independently or with minimum supervision. Identifies problems and relevant issues in straight forward situations and generates solutions. Contributes in teamwork and interacts with customers.

1. Customer Support: - Respond promptly to customer inquiries, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to Cisco Data Center Networking and ACI technologies. - Provide remote support and on-site assistance as required, ensuring timely issue resolution. - Working in co-ordination with customer and customer NI team ensuring to get deep understanding of customer network and traffic flows. 2. Technical Expertise: - Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of Cisco Data Center Routing and Switching technologies, including both Traditional Networks and ACI-based Fabrics. - Stay updated on the latest developments in Cisco technologies and incorporate them into troubleshooting and support activities. 3. Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution: - Excellent knack to Diagnose and resolve complex network issues involving Cisco hardware, software, and protocols in the shortest period of time. - Ability to use advanced Troubleshooting methodologies - Deep command of software diagnostic capabilities (traces, logs, show commands, performance measurements, deep knowledge of Switching and Routing protocols). - Utilize network programming languages like Python and automation tools such as Ansible for efficient data collection, correlation and issue resolution. - Provide technical troubleshooting and guidance during maintenance windows. - Ability to work on interoperability scenarios - Ability to Setup simulation topologies within the client network or in Cisco labs to recreate complex or intermittent issues, identifying causes, triggers, and potential solutions. 4. Maintenance Window Support: - Collaborate with clients and network operators to plan and execute maintenance windows effectively. - Creative problem solver, comfortable with challenging the status quo and rapidly responding to escalated issues. - Define Maintenance Window Actions, Objectives, and review or prepare Method of Procedures (MOP) encompassing Execution Steps, Timing, Plan-B/Recovery Options, Validation Steps/Methods, and benchmarks. - Ensure technical governance of the maintenance window to guarantee a successful outcome. - Lead or contribute to Systems/Service recovery plans for potential failure scenarios. - Provide problem root-cause analysis at the network infrastructure and application level and produce detailed technical reports that include root causes, next steps, and recommendations for corrective and preventive actions. - Work with TAC team to recreate the issue and drive towards root-cause analysis - Shorten the time to resolution during complex situations by using knowledge of the customer network and their operations. - Provide technical oversight during maintenance window execution, ensuring adherence to established procedures and minimizing service interruptions. 5. Continuous Improvement: - Proactively identify areas for improvement in network performance, reliability, and efficiency. - Collaborate with internal teams to implement enhancements, updates, and optimizations based on identified improvement opportunities. - Contribute to the development of new tools, processes, and best practices

Deliver expert-level support for Cisco ACI infrastructure, including troubleshooting, configuration, and optimization. Engage in proactive monitoring and maintenance of ACI environments to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Collaborate with clients to understand their network requirements and provide tailored solutions. Lead the implementation of network design changes and updates within ACI environments. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of network configurations and operational procedures. Provide training and knowledge transfer to client teams on ACI technologies and best practices. Act as a technical liaison between clients and Cisco support teams to resolve complex issues. Ensure compliance with industry standards and organizational policies. Qualifications : Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Minimum of 4+ years of experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years specializing in Cisco ACI. In-depth understanding of ACI architecture, components, and operations. Proven track record in consulting or client-facing roles, providing technical solutions and support. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients and team members. Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or ACI specialization are highly desirable. Skills: Proficiency in Cisco ACI configuration, management, and troubleshooting. Experience with network automation and scripting is highly desirable but not mandate (e.g., Python, Ansible). Familiarity with network security practices and technologies. Knowledge of data centre networking, virtualization, and software-defined networking (SDN).

Role & responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Demonstrate excellent communication skills and a proven ability to manage competing high-priority tasks. Take the lead in technical aspects, mentor team members, and contribute to building technical proficiency within the team. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge-sharing. Exhibit independence, accountability, a strong sense of ownership, assertiveness, effective communication, a sense of urgency, and adaptability. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Masters degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. 5+ years of relevant experience in building enterprise-grade appliances at scale or similar domains. 3+ years of experience in designing and delivering features independently without guidance. Proficiency in embedded software development using C, C++, and/or Python. Strong understanding and experience with routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, RIP, EIGRP etc etc. Must have Knowledge of the FRR open routing stack (formerly Quagga, Zebra) Knowledge of Integrating and optimizing FRR (Free Range Routing), BGP, OSPF, and other routing protocols with fast path data plane is huge plus. Strong familiarity and development expertise in other opensource Routing stacks like BIRD is a plus. In-depth knowledge of data-plane forwarding technologies including L2, L3, VXLAN, segment routing, and MPLS. Good understanding of Transport Network deployment using VRF’s and MPLS. Certifications like CCNA, CCNP and CCIE is a plus. Good Knowledge on Tunneling protocols like GRE, VPN tunnels and MPLS based VPNv4 and VPNv6 tunnels. Familiarity with TCP/IP, UDP, ARP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, Firewall. Hands-on experience with Software Defined Networking and distributed systems. Familiarity with overlays and tunneling technologies. Excellent software engineering skills, with the ability to write clean, testable, and maintainable code. Proven track record of success in a collaborative team environment, particularly in startup settings. Exceptional interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts. Ability to effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals and negotiate options at senior management levels Prior working experience on one or more Cloud Service Providers (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, Alibaba cloud, etc.) is a plus Nice to have: Cloud Architectures, Cross Domain Knowledge, Design Thinking, Development Fundamentals, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Microservices Fluency, Full Stack Development, Security-First Mindset, Solutions Design.

Experience: 1) 12 plus years of experience in IT with core competency in Network & Security working experience on large complex enterprise Network - Mandatory MPLS, SD-WAN, SDN Technology - Mandatory Education- B.E/B-Tech/BSc-IT/BCA/MCA/M-Tech

About the role: The cloud network architect will be responsible for de signing , implementing and maintaining our cloud-based network solutions . This role involves working closely with cross functional teams to understand business needs and aligning the cloud architecture to optimize performance, security and scalability. What youll do: Design and architect secure cloud network solutions in AWS, Azure and Private cloud environments. Develop and enforce cloud network best practices, guidelines and standards Partner with other architects to define the technical strategy across the network and drive the execution with teams. Lead the use of automation to manage and maintainthe network infrastructure in public and private cloud environments. Monitoring network performance and implement enhancements to optimize for speed and reliability. Ensure network security in alignment with industry standard best practice through appropriate business measures, including firewalls, intrusion protections systems and encryption etc. Regularly assess and remediate vulnerabilities and threats to the cloud network infrastructure using automation Collaborate with application, infrastructure and security teams to plan and deploy cloud-based network strategies Provide technical support for network related issues and guidance to junior staff in network troubleshooting and optimizations. Create network documentation for network design, configuration and standard operating procedures. Present to technical and non-technical stakeholderson technical strategy and report on network performance. What youll bring: 12+ years of experience in network architecture and design with a strong focus on cloud environments. Expert/In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure Experience with networking protocols and technologiesin network security practices and tools. Masterywith infrastructure as code(IaC) tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation Proficiency in scripting and automation Ability to work flexible hours as required by business priorities; Available on a 24x7x365 basis when needed for production impacting incidents or key customer events. Preferred Qualifications Relevant certifications (e.g AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert) Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) - Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Hands-on experience with various firewalls including Checkpoint, Juniper SRX, PaloAlto, Fortigate, and Cisco ASA is mandatory. You should have a deep knowledge of networks, operational troubleshooting, and the ability to work closely with global customer accounts. Your responsibilities will include planning and coordinating firewall installations, upgrades, moves, configurations, and connections. Prior experience in customer support or managed services is required. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills are essential for effective communication. You should be a solid team player with the ability to quickly understand complex design concepts and provide appropriate solutions to clients. Troubleshooting implementation issues during both the implementation and operational phases is a key part of this role. Candidates with a background in managed services will be preferred. Possession of CCNP/CCIE security certifications will be considered an added advantage.,

You have hands-on experience working with various firewalls such as Checkpoint, Juniper SRX, Palo Alto, Fortigate, and Cisco ASA. It is mandatory for you to have experience with multiple firewalls. You possess in-depth knowledge of networks, operations troubleshooting, and have experience working closely with global customer accounts. Your skills include planning and coordinating firewall installation, upgrades, moves, configurations, and connections. You have a background in customer support and managed services, showcasing solid communication skills in written, verbal, and presentation formats. You are known to be a solid team player and can quickly grasp complex design concepts, providing the right solutions to clients. Your abilities also include troubleshooting implementation problems during the implementation and operation stages. A managed services background is preferred for this role. Possessing a CCNP/CCIE security certification would be an added advantage for this position.,

Job Title: Network Administrator L3 Location: Hyderabad Job Type: Full-time Department: Infrastructure / Network Operations Role Overview: As an L3 Network Administrator, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and advanced troubleshooting of enterprise network infrastructure. This includes LAN, WAN, WLAN, firewalls, load balancers, and VPN solutions across data centers and branch offices. The role requires deep technical expertise, handling escalations from L1/L2 teams, and ensuring network availability, performance, and security. Key Responsibilities: Provide L3 operational support for routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless infrastructure. Manage and configure Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Palo Alto, Fortinet, F5 (or equivalent platforms). Implement and maintain routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS) and VLANs. Troubleshoot complex network performance, latency, and packet loss issues. Administer firewall policies, VPNs (IPSec, SSL), and remote access solutions. Manage WAN optimization, QoS, and bandwidth monitoring. Perform firmware/IOS upgrades, patching, and hardware lifecycle management. Support network security initiatives including NAC, IDS/IPS, and DDoS protection. Monitor and analyze network health using tools like SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios, Cisco DNA Center, Wireshark. Document network topology, runbooks, and change requests in line with ITIL practices. Participate in on-call rotation and provide RCA for high-severity incidents. Collaborate with cloud and server teams for hybrid/cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP). Required Skills & Experience: 6- 10+ years of experience in enterprise network administration. Expertise in routing, switching, and firewall administration (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet, etc.). Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NAT, VLANs, STP, HSRP/VRRP. Experience with VPNs, MPLS, SD-WAN, and wireless networks. Familiarity with firewall rules, ACLs, and network security best practices. Proficiency in packet capture and analysis (Wireshark, tcpdump). Knowledge of network automation (Python, Ansible, Cisco DNA/ACI) is a plus. Exposure to cloud networking (VPCs, VPN gateways, load balancers). Willing to work in rotational shift (shift & cab allowances are provided). Prefer male candidates only. Preferred Qualifications: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or higher (CCIE) strongly preferred. Palo Alto, Fortinet, or F5 certifications (PCNSE, NSE, F5-CA) are a plus. Experience in multi-vendor network environments. Knowledge of Zero Trust and SDN solutions (Cisco ACI, VMware NSX, etc.).

As a member of the Customer Validation Testing (CVT) team at Cisco, you will be part of a dedicated and dynamic group of engineers working on the qualification and automation of influential technologies, XR platforms, and solutions for deployment in high-end Cisco Web and Service Provider customers. Your collaborative efforts will impact an endless number of users worldwide. The team is comprised of talented engineers with diverse experience levels, ranging from 3 to over 20 years, bringing significant expertise to the table. With a global presence, the team operates from centers in the US, Canada, and India. Your responsibilities will include crafting, automating, configuring, and qualifying customer use cases based on IOS XR platforms. This involves generating test plans and dynamically prioritizing tasks based on customer demands, maximizing the right technical expertise and skills in each area. You will design and develop innovative test frameworks and tools to support the test execution environment, as well as develop web-based GUIs that use analytics and machine learning to thoughtfully display and analyze execution results. Driving test cases both manually and through automation, raising, tracking, prioritizing, and verifying defects and fixes will be part of your daily tasks. You will proactively seek continuous improvements in test coverage, execution, and automation, optimizing performance and configuration dimensioning. Reproducing customer issues in internal test labs as requested by the customer support team, generating test execution, and collaborating with the development team, account team, and customers to understand and validate customer use cases are also key aspects of your role. Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelors in STEM with 7+ years of relevant experience or Masters in STEM with 5+ years of relevant experience - 4+ years of programming experience with Python or Go - Networking domain experience working with L2 or L3 networking protocols such as ISIS, BGP, MPLS, IPv6, GRE, MPLS-TE, LDP, RSVP, L2VPN, L3VPN, EVPN - Experience in networking automation and software quality assurance Preferred Qualifications: - Hands-on experience with GIT, Jira, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipeline tools - Industry certification such as CCIE/CCNP/Cisco DevNet will be a plus - Experience with network automation frameworks like pyATS, Pytest Ansible & Robot - Experience with network monitoring tools like Grafana, telegraf, Elasticsearch, and InfluxDB - Experience in working with traffic generators like Ixia and Spirent - Experience in network programmability - gNMI, gRPC, NETCONF, YANG REST APIs, RPC - Strong Linux experience, with preferred knowledge of virtualization and containerization technologies - KVM, VMware, Docker, and Kubernetes - Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills - Experience with AI and machine learning is a plus - Understanding and hands-on experience with Cisco IOS/IOS-XR platforms At Cisco, we value connection and celebrate our employees" diverse set of backgrounds. We focus on unlocking potential and encourage learning and development at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture have pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best but be their best. We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together, and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer 80 hours each year allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do! Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!,

ROLE: Network Automation Engineer Business Justification/Executive Summary We are seeking a Greenfield Network Automation Engineer to design and build automation from the ground up for Arista-based environments. Position Summary/Job Description: The role will architect and implement playbooks, frameworks, and automated test suites that provision, monitor, and validate large-scale network topologies running Arista EOS. This is a hands-on role spanning software engineering, network engineering, and DevOps owning the full SDLC, integrating with CI/CD pipelines, and establishing the standards, controls, and telemetry needed for a high-scale, secure automation platform. Collaboration across development, test, and operations to deliver frictionless self-service for internal customers while improving reliability, speed, and security is a key to the role. Location: Remote Shift: US First Shift (EST) Experience Level: 7+ years Additional Responsibilities Design & Build Greenfield Automation Architect reusable Ansible/Python frameworks, roles, and modules for Arista EOS. Develop abstracted device classes/methods to provision, configure, and monitor devices at scale. Automated Testing & Quality Create maintainable automated test suites and integrate into CI/CD (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD). Monitor execution, analyze failures, perform root cause analysis, and publish clear, actionable bug reports. Provisioning, Observability & Security Implement automation for provisioning/validation via REST, OpenConfig, gNMI and Ansible. Build logging/metrics/telemetry and security controls so the platform runs efficiently and flawlessly. Standards, SDLC & Enablement Own/evolve security and development standards, controls, and documentation across the full SDLC. Translate business/technical workflows into executable Ansible/Python code and authoritative runbooks. Contribute to internal enablement: documentation, code reviews, and mentoring on automation best practices. Required Qualifications Automation & Scripting: Ansible and/or Python (57 yrs), YAML, JSON, infrastructure-based scripting. Networking: Knowledge of VXLAN, BGP, EVPN; experience with Arista switches and Cloud Vision Portal (CVP) . APIs & Tools: REST, OpenConfig, bgNMI; Git ; CI/CD (Jenkins/GitLab); Linux (preferred); Itential (preferred). Experience: 5–7 yrs in network infrastructure; proven SDLC delivery; automation design patterns; security controls. Soft Skills: Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication (written, verbal, and presentation) skills are a must. Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a global team with direct responsibilities and an ability to juggle competing priorities and adapt to changes in project scope. Desired Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE or equivalent. Experience qualifying/automating Arista EOS networks at scale and working with Arista CVP. Terraform for network automation. CCIE (Data Center or Routing & Switching) Experience in large-scale data center deployments Familiarity with network monitoring and telemetry tools

About Gruve Gruve is an innovative software services startup dedicated to transforming enterprises to AI powerhouses. We specialize in cybersecurity, customer experience, cloud infrastructure, and advanced technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs). Our mission is to assist our customers in their business strategies utilizing their data to make more intelligent decisions. As a well-funded early-stage startup, Gruve offers a dynamic environment with strong customer and partner networks. Position summary: The Data Center Presales lead plays a key role in assisting the sales team by providing technical expertise and insights into cybersecurity solutions and services during the pre-sales process. This role requires a deep knowledge of Data Center & AI Infrastructure and next generation networking solutions, excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with clients through technical consultancy and advisory. You will closely work with client DC/Infrastructure heads, CIO s to assess their DC & AI infrastructure designs and services and articulate the value of the company s products and services to drive successful sales outcomes. Key Roles & Responsibilities: Engage with customers and prospects to understand their business requirements, technical challenges, and strategic goals, with a focus on data center modernization and AI adoption. Lead the design and architecture of comprehensive data center and AI solutions, translating customer needs into detailed technical specifications. Serve as the primary technical consultant for the sales team, providing expert guidance on solutions spanning compute, networking, and storage. Create and deliver compelling technical presentations, solution overviews, and product demonstrations to both technical and C-level audiences. Develop detailed proposals, Bill of Materials (BOMs), and Statements of Work (SOWs) for proposed solutions. Act as a technical liaison between the customer and our engineering teams, ensuring a seamless handover from presales to implementation. Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends related to data center, cloud, and artificial intelligence. Work on RFP/RFI response and leverage expertise to add differentiators in RFPs, ensure technical accuracy, relevance & compliance. Required Skills & Qualifications: Experience: A minimum of 8 years in presales, solutions architect, or consulting role, with a strong focus on data center and HPC technologies. Core Expertise: In-depth knowledge of multi-vendor Data Center solutions, including: Networking: Cisco Nexus and NX-OS, Arista switches and EOS/CloudVision, or other leading data center networking platforms. Compute: Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS), Dell PowerEdge servers, Supermicro servers (including specialized GPU platforms), and other server technologies. Management/Orchestration: Experience with Cisco Nexus Dashboard (NDFC, NDO), Arista CloudVision, or similar orchestration tools. AI/HPC Infrastructure & Cloud-Native: Proven experience or conceptual knowledge in designing infrastructure for AI/ML and containerized workloads, including: AI/HPC Compute: Nvidia GPU platforms (e.g., DGX systems, A100/H100), CUDA, and related software stacks. Containers: Red Hat OpenShift or other Kubernetes platforms. Ability to perform HPC benchmarking, ML perf training & understanding of AI frameworks Ecosystem Knowledge: Expertise in integrating solutions with third-party ecosystem products, particularly: Storage: VAST Data, NetApp, Pure Storage, or other high-performance storage solutions. Soft Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to deliver impactful presentations and technical demonstrations. Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities. Experience collaborating with sales teams and customers to achieve business outcomes. Basic Qualifications: Bachelors degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, or related Experience: 8+ years of experience in a data center presales, consulting or technical advisor role. Relevant certifications (such as CCIE & CCNP Datae Center, VCP, JNCIE, Arista ACE) are a plus. Preferred Qualifications Strong understanding and hands-on of Next gen Data Center Networking, AI Infrastructure, GPU, HPC solutions Strong understanding of AI frameworks, neo cloud, AI workload platform designs, GPUs and architectural understanding of agentic AI platform Experience with Data Center OEMs and products (e.g., Cisco Nexus, ACI, NDFC, NDO, Arista cloud vision, Nvidia Infiniban, SONIC OS etc..) Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor. Why Gruve At Gruve, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best work. If you re passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, we d love to hear from you.

The successful candidate should be a self-starter and responsible all day to day client/internal requests, also collaborative with all other teams to fix the issue. The Engineer must be comfortable working in a very fast paced, busy environment in the rapidly growing Datacenter / ISP service industry. Engineer - L1 (2-3 years) Hand On experience on network switches and router. Knowledge on switching and routing technologies like STP, IP Subnetting, Stacking/MLAG, VLAN, EtherChannel and HSRP. Knowledge on OSI Layer. Strong documentation knowledge in HLD/LLD. LAN security- DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection IP source guard. Engineer - L2 (4-7 years) Supporting end-to-end DC WAN/LAN Network Projects. Handling Business Critical issues, Troubleshooting and follow escalation procedures Follow change process and provide support for configuring and supporting L3 and Design team for new network projects. Coordinating with respective teams /clients to complete client requirements on-time. Providing Operational support for DC Network Service Desk. Handling different OEM / Vendor follow-ups and escalations. Performing Periodic Maintenance activities for all Network links / equipments Handling different Network OEM devices (Cisco, Nexus, Juniper, Huawei, Dell, HP, Fortigate, Paloalto) Routing Protocols OSPF, EIGRP, BGP Knowledge of services like DHCP, QoS, NTP, HSRP, GLBP, VRRP, ARP, NAT, ACL, PBR, GRE tunneling, IP SLA/object tracking Engineer - L3 (8-12 years) Supporting end-to-end DC WAN/LAN Network Projects. Handling Business Critical issues, Troubleshooting and follow escalation procedures Designing and Deploying New network Projects. Analyzing Network faults and perform Service Improvement Plans. Troubleshooting experience on Packet analysis. Handling Problem Tickets and providing Permanent fixes with Root cause analysis. Providing L3 Operational support for DC Network Service Desk. Performing Periodic Maintenance activities for all Network links / equipments Handling different Network OEM devices (Cisco, Nexus, Juniper, Huawei, Dell, HP, Fortigate, Paloalto) Routing Protocols OSPF, EIGRP, BGP