Lead Engineer

Overview

• Lead complex network operations across global environments with deep expertise in LAN, WAN, and security infrastructure.
• Architect and deploy SASE and SDWAN solutions using Cisco, Versa, Fortinet, and Velocloud platforms.
• Workign on Juniper NFX 250 and NFX350 devices.
• Configure and troubleshoot advanced routing (BGP, EBGP, iBGP, OSPF, Static, EIGRP) and switching protocols.
• Provide end-to-end resolution from Layer 1 to Layer 3 across Cisco routers, switches, and WLC operations.
• Collaborate in bridge calls with internal teams and clients, and manage vendor/service provider escalations.
• Optimize transport underlay using MPLS, ADI, LTE, and DWDM, with desirable knowledge in Juniper and Ericsson.
• Identify production risks, drive change management documentation, and deliver proactive network solutions.
• Lead greenfield/brownfield SDWAN deployments and serve as the customer-facing representative for escalations.
• Mentor and upskill team members, communicate technical decisions effectively, and foster client alignment.
• Ensure timely delivery with strong self-motivation, precise documentation, and participation in on-call rotations.
  

Responsibilities

• Experience in Cisco ISE Knowledge on Firewalls Fortinet Palo Alto Configured routing protocol like BGP EBGP ibgp OSPF etc.
• Well verse with troubleshooting on Cisco routers and switches, Issues from Layer 1 to Layer 3,
  

• Troubleshooting skills on transport side are desirable .
• The candidate should be holding relevant network Ops experience
• Good experience in underlay transport such as MPLS, ADI, LTE
• Experience in technologies like DWDM are desired.
• Very good architectural level knowledge and deployment experience on SASE and SDWAN Platforms such as, Cisco SDWAN, Velocloud, Versa, Fortinet,
• Should have prior working experience in deploying greenfield and brownfield SDWAN setup on prem as
• Front-end face for Network Team while participating in internal escalations resolution bridge call
• Participate in Bridge calls with clients for joint troubleshooting of network design issues
• Work with different Vendors and service Provider for faster and accurate resolution
• Identifying open risk in the production network and provide input for mitigation
• Documenting all Changes done in production environment through Change Management process
• Must have worked on large scale infra
• Global customer interaction is one of the key expectations from candidate
• The candidate should hold very rich experience in corporate LAN, Security & WAN infra
• Candidate must have worked on the latest technologies (, SDN and SDWAN)
• Hands on experience working on Routers Switches Cisco Fortinet Routers Switches Experience in Cisco WLC operations.
• He/she need to lead function and drive the project/operations end to end
• Candidate should be very strong in written & oral communication
• Hands-on experience on Cisco Routers (ASR/ISR Series) and Switches (6500/4500/3850 Model)
• Candidate must have work experience in implementing/troubleshooting Routing (Static, EIGRP, BGP and Policy Based routing) and Switching issues (VTP/STP)
  

• Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships to understand client requirements
• Accurate recording of information
• A self-motivated attitude
• Ability to deliver against deadlines and agreed targets
• Participation in the on-call rota
• Certification on CCNA / CCNP is desirable
  

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships to understand client requirements
• Accurate recording of information
• A self-motivated attitude
• Ability to deliver against deadlines and agreed targets
• Participation in the on-call rota
• Certification on CCNA / CCNP is desirable