Senior Network Engineer

Position: Senior Network Engineer

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About Ray

Ray is an innovation-driven technology company redefining enterprise networking. We build secure, cloud-managed connectivity solutionsincluding SD-WAN, Wi-Fi, and NGFWtailored for modern distributed enterprises. Our platform is trusted by large BFSI, retail, education, and hospitality organizations.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Advanced Certifications:

  CCNP, CCIE, Red Hat, or equivalent industry credentials

Experience

• 5+ years

  of hands-on experience in enterprise networking
• Proven track record in leading

  SD-WAN and Wireless network

  architecture and deployments
• Experience in handling critical escalations, driving RCA, and mentoring teams

Work Schedule

• Monday to Saturday (10 AM to 7 PM India Time)

• Extended availability required for high-priority escalations and deployments
• Flexibility to transition to a 5-day rotational shift schedule in the future, based on business needs

Key Responsibilities

A. Network Architecture & Escalation Management

• Lead design and deployment of complex

  SD-WAN and Wireless

  network solutions
• Own RCA and resolution of high-impact issues; guide L3 support activities
• Function as the senior escalation point for internal teams, partners, and SIs
• Align network strategies with business needs and compliance standards
• Act as a technical advisor in key enterprise engagements and partner enablement programs

B. Technical Leadership & Collaboration

• Guide junior engineers and partner teams on best practices and troubleshooting
• Collaborate with product engineering to provide structured technical feedback
• Standardize implementation frameworks across regions and verticals
• Represent networking in cross-functional initiatives (cloud, security, performance)

C. Deployment & Optimization

• Lead full-cycle deployments: design, POC, rollout, performance optimization
• Ensure operational excellence through documentation and governance of standards
• Evaluate network management and monitoring solutions for proactive performance insights

Core Technical Skills

• Deep understanding of:

  DNS, DHCP, VPN, IPSEC, BGP, OSPF, HSRP, 802.11, 802.1x, SNMP

• Experience with

  enterprise firewalls

  (Sophos, Palo Alto, Fortinet, pfSense)
• Hands-on with

  L2/L3 switching and routing

  using Cisco, Juniper, HP
• Knowledge of

  cloud networking

  : AWS, Azure, hybrid connectivity models
• Integration with

  identity-based authentication

  (Cisco ISE, AD, Radius, LDAP)
• Familiarity with network automation and scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible)
• Use of tools like

  Wireshark, SolarWinds, Cisco Prime, Panorama

  for diagnostics
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills

What You Bring

• Ownership mindset and problem-solving leadership
• Ability to work across technical and business teams
• Experience mentoring engineers and improving support maturity
• Passion for scalable, secure, and modern networking

Why Join Ray

• Be a key contributor to Indias next-gen cloud-managed networking platform
• Lead large-scale projects and influence product direction
• Competitive compensation, high-growth environment, and innovation-led culture