Job Description

Role Summary The Senior Network Consultant acts as the final point of escalation for enterprise network issues and contributes to architecture, optimization, and lifecycle management of multi-client environments built on Cisco and Fortinet technologies. The role blends deep hands-on troubleshooting with design ownership, ensuring high availability, performance, and security across routing, switching, firewall, and wireless infrastructures. Key Responsibilities Design, validate, and optimize enterprise network architectures that ensure scalability and resilience. Serve as Tier-3 SME, performing advanced troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and configuration remediation. Manage and enhance Cisco and Fortinet environments (Routing / Switching / Firewall / Wireless - Cisco WLC / Ruckus). Implement routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and secure VPN solutions. Oversee firmware and configuration lifecycle management; maintain change and compliance controls. Use observability tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, NetBrain) for monitoring and performance optimization. Support Tier-1 / Tier-2 engineers and collaborate with global teams on MBR/QBR reviews and CAB updates. Requirements Bachelor?s degree in Computer Science or equivalent. 7 + years of enterprise or service-provider network engineering experience. Deep expertise in Cisco R&S, Fortinet firewalls, and wireless. Certifications: CCNP (required); Fortinet NSE 4 (preferred). Excellent communication, documentation, and client-interaction skills. Ability to work independently across multiple client environments from office location in rotational shifts