Network Operations Engineer - Cisco SD-WAN

Teamware Solutions

4 - 5 years

5 - 7 Lacs

Chennai Tamil Nadu India

Posted:2 days ago| Platform: Foundit logo

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Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) Monitor SD-WAN performance Perform change management Cisco SD-WAN Cisco Viptela SD-WAN architecture

Work Mode

On-site

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

Network Operations Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and support day-to-day operations of
Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela)
infrastructure
Monitor SD-WAN performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions
Perform
change management
tasks including configuration updates and policy adjustments
Maintain and troubleshoot
control plane components
(vManage, vBond, vSmart) and
data plane devices
(edge routers)
Ensure continuous connectivity across branch sites, data centers, and cloud platforms
Manage WAN/LAN configurations, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and QoS policies
Conduct
network health checks
, patch updates, and backup configurations
Collaborate with network architects and engineering teams for SD-WAN rollouts and migrations
Provide L2/L3 support for network incidents and coordinate with vendors as needed
Document network designs, configurations, change logs, and operational procedures
Support DR/BCP testing and participate in post-incident reviews

Required Skills:

4 to 5 years of experience in
network operations and support
, with at least 2+ years in
Cisco SD-WAN
Strong knowledge of
Cisco Viptela SD-WAN architecture and components
Experience with
vManage
,
vBond
, and
vSmart controllers
Proficiency in
routing protocols
(OSPF, BGP),
NAT
,
IPSec
,
GRE tunnels
, and
QoS
Familiarity with
network monitoring tools
(SolarWinds, ThousandEyes, PRTG, etc.)
Experience in
network troubleshooting
, log analysis, and packet captures
Hands-on experience with
Cisco routers, switches
, and
firewalls (ASA, FTD)
Understanding of
WAN optimization
and
cloud connectivity
(Azure, AWS, etc.)
Comfortable working in 24/7 operational environments and participating in on-call rotation

Preferred Qualifications:

Cisco certifications
such as
CCNP Enterprise
,
Cisco SD-WAN Specialist
, or
CCNA
Experience with
automation tools
(Ansible, Python) for network task scripting
Exposure to
ITIL frameworks
and ticketing systems (ServiceNow, Remedy, etc.)
Experience in
network documentation and topology mapping tools
(e.g., Visio, NetBrain)

Soft Skills:

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Effective verbal and written communication
Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure
Good collaboration skills across teams and vendors
Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence

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