Senior Network Engineer_7+years_Bengaluru (Contract)

Role: Senior Network Engineers

Location: Bangalore, India

Contract Duration:12+ Months, extendable

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure using Cisco technologies.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex network issues across LAN, WAN, wireless, and data center environments.
• Configure and support Cisco routing and switching platforms including Catalyst and Nexus.
• Deploy and manage Cisco wireless networking solutions, including controllers and access points.
• Implement and manage Cisco DNA Center for network automation, provisioning, and assurance.
• Manage and support Palo Alto (PAN) firewalls and Cisco Firepower firewalls.
• Manage and optimize network performance, capacity, and reliability.
• Implement and maintain network security best practices including segmentation, access control, and secure connectivity.
• Support VPNs, firewalls, and remote access technologies across enterprise environments.
• Participate in network architecture planning and infrastructure upgrades.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity systems, and application teams to ensure secure and reliable connectivity.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior network engineers.
• Participate in on-call rotation and incident response for critical network outages.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve network performance, security, and scalability.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience designing and supporting enterprise networks.
• Strong expertise with Cisco networking technologies including:
• Cisco Catalyst switching
• Cisco Nexus data center switching
• WAN routers
• Experience with enterprise firewall platforms, including:
• Palo Alto (PAN) firewalls
• Cisco Firepower firewalls
• Experience managing Cisco wireless networking environments.
• Experience working with Cisco DNA Center for network automation and management.
• Deep knowledge of:
• Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
• VLANs, STP, and Layer 2/Layer 3 design
• High availability technologies (HSRP, VRRP, vPC)
• Network segmentation and security best practices
• Experience with VPN technologies (site-to-site and remote access).
• Strong troubleshooting and network analysis skills.
• Experience with network monitoring and management tools.
• Ability to work in complex, high-availability environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Cisco certifications such as CCNP or CCIE.
• Experience with Nexus Dashboard or SD-WAN solutions.
• Familiarity with network automation using Python, Ansible, or APIs.
• Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Experience integrating network infrastructure with security and identity platforms.