Senior Network Engineer Associate

Role Summary

Senior Network Engineer

subject matter expert in Wireless networking (Aruba)

Key Responsibilities

escalation point for Chennai site network issues

Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain networking and security equipment in a multi-vendor environment (Juniper, Aruba, Palo Alto, Dell SONiC, NSX, VeloCloud, etc.).

Troubleshooting of complex incidents, including wireless, firewall, VPN, and routing/switching problems.

24x7 on-call rotation

Coordinate with service providers, hardware/software vendors, and technical support partners to drive issue resolution.

Track, report, and proactively address network capacity and performance concerns.

Provision and manage site-to-site IPSEC VPNs and WAN connectivity with LECs/IXCs.

Ensure adherence to IT change control and incident management best practices.

Collaborate with peer engineering teams to support network design, automation, and long-term strategy.

Bangalore or Pune

Education & Experience

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

7+ years of professional experience

Wireless implementation, operations, and troubleshooting (Aruba preferred)

Strong multi-vendor background: Juniper, Aruba, Palo Alto (+GlobalProtect), Dell SONiC, VeloCloud.

Deep understanding of TCP/IP, routing, and switching protocols.

Experience with firewall, VPN, and security technologies (Palo Alto strongly preferred).

Familiarity with public and private cloud networking.

Working knowledge of Linux OS networking stack troubleshooting.

Understanding of structured cabling standards and physical layer troubleshooting.

Skills & Attributes

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to resolve complex technical issues independently.

Effective stakeholder management; able to collaborate across global teams.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to prioritize and multitask in high-pressure environments.

Strong organizational skills with proven experience managing projects and deadlines.

Desire and ability to continuously learn and mentor others.

Ansible, Git, Python, EVPN/VXLAN

Knowledge of MacOS and Windows at the OS level is an advantage.