Project Role : Custom Software Engineer
Project Role Description : Lead the effort to design, build and configure applications, acting as the primary point of contact.
Must have skills : SD-WAN Operations
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary: As an Network Lead, We are looking for a skilled and experienced Network Engineer with strong expertise in Cisco Routers and VeloCloud SD-WAN technologies. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, implementing, and supporting complex enterprise network environments. Additional knowledge of Cisco Switching, Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC), Infoblox DDI, and F5 Load Balancers is a strong plus. -Key Responsibilities -Lead day-to-day operations and optimization of Fortinet and VeloCloud SD-WAN platforms. -Oversee configuration and management of Cisco Meraki and Fortinet wireless networks. -Manage Cisco routing & switching and Fortinet switching infrastructure. -Guide and support L2 engineers in troubleshooting and root cause analysis. -Design, review, and implement advanced configurations for Infoblox DDI and F5 Load Balancers. -Manage Fortinet firewalls including complex policies, VPNs, and security posture tuning. -Develop and enforce network operations standards, documentation, and automation practices. -Collaborate with architecture and security teams to plan and deploy new network solutions. -Participate in capacity planning, performance optimization, and DR (Disaster Recovery) strategy. - Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco Routers (ISR/ASR series) for enterprise WAN environments. - Design, implement, and maintain VeloCloud SD-WAN solutions across multiple sites. - Support Cisco Switching infrastructure, including VLANs, trunking, and Layer 2/3 configurations. - Assist with the configuration and maintenance of Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC) and wireless networks. - Monitor and ensure optimal network performance, availability, and reliability. - Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams for network changes, upgrades, and incident resolution. - Maintain up-to-date network documentation including diagrams, IP schemas, and configurations. - Participate in on-call rotation and respond to critical network incidents. Professional & Technical Skills: -8+ years of experience in enterprise or service provider network operations. -Advanced expertise in Fortinet and VeloCloud SD-WAN platforms. -In-depth knowledge of Cisco routing & switching, Fortinet switches, and Meraki /Fortinet wireless. -Strong experience with Infoblox DDI and F5 Load Balancer solutions. -Deep understanding of Fortinet firewall management and network security principles. -Proven ability to lead teams, manage incidents, and handle escalations. -Experience with change management and ITIL frameworks. - Experience with Cisco Switching (Catalyst/Nexus), spanning tree, EtherChannel, and Layer 3 routing. - Working knowledge of Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (9800/5508/3504) and wireless design best practices. - Familiarity with Infoblox DDI for DNS, DHCP, and IP address management. - Exposure to F5 BIG-IP Load Balancers (LTM, GTM), iRules, and SSL offloading. - Experience with network automation tools (Ansible, Python) and scripting. - Knowledge of ITIL processes and enterprise change management workflows. - Advanced certifications such as CCIE, F5-CTS, or Infoblox Core DDI certification are a plus. Additional Information: - The candidate should have minimum 5 years of experience in SD-WAN Operations. -Fortinet NSE 5/6/7/8, VMware SD-WAN (VeloCloud), Cisco CCNP/CCIE, or F5 Certified Professional certifications. - This position is based at our Gurugram office. - 15 years of schooling. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

15 years full time education

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