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Senior Network Engineer

Chiklita Global technologies Pvt LTD
Pune / Bangalore / Chennai / Hyderabad, India Permanent Rs.10,00,000 - Rs.22,00,000

Job Description

Posted October 23, 2026
We are recruiting "Senior Network Engineer" for our client in Pune / Bangalore / Chennai / Hyderabad.

Role Overview
This role is for a Senior Network Engineer who will be part of the Global Network Operations team, supporting all network environments for clients.
Responsible for the design and implementation of enterprise and data-center-wide voice and data network solutions aligned with architecture and business models.
Owns developing, implementing, and maintaining Network, Security/Threat, and Voice solutions, along with network documentation, standards, and capacity planning.
What You Will Do
Provide L3 Operations support for investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving network communications and operations issues impacting client, backbone access, or performance.
Design, engineer, and implement complex network solutions across a variety of disciplines, security postures, access control, and infrastructure.
Own Incident Management, Request Fulfillment, Change Management, Event Management, and Problem Management for all client environments.
Perform a consultative role for internal and external customers at all levels of the organization.
Proactively monitor client network performance and recommend improvements.
Drive and implement network solutions-based architectures to increase efficiencies.
Contribute proactively to documentation, automation, and process improvement.
Provide strategic technical direction on highly complex network projects, including design approach and systems technology selection.
Perform client and market research to define and qualify strategy and direction.
Research and develop innovative solutions around existing and future network technologies; create product roadmaps and write user stories/requirements.
Regularly lead self and others, acting as Product SME or specialist.
Manage multiple projects and plan the network roadmap.
Analyze current and future IT industry trends for potential impact on network systems architecture.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 6 years of experience in a similar role and 8+ years overall within the network space.
Network engineering, design, and architecture expertise across two or more of: LAN/WAN, firewalls, wireless, security, VOIP, QoS, and encryption technologies.
Mastery of TCP/IP protocol communications, addressing, and subnetting.
Firewall experience: Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA.
Extensive knowledge of Cisco's product portfolio: routers, switches, wireless, ACS, and ISE.
Extensive knowledge of network diagnostics and protocols: EIGRP, BGP, eBGP, SNMP, VPN, SSH, and MPLS.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent customer support capabilities.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to carry out assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
Methodical problem-resolving skills and mastery of high-level and detailed network design.
Experience designing, engineering, and implementing Software Defined Networking.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced knowledge of routing and switching protocols.
Experience with SDN technologies such as Cisco ACI, VMware NSX.
Working knowledge of scripting/automation tools such as Python, Ansible, etc.
Experience with load balancing technologies such as F5, Netscaler, A10.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Math, Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Cisco certifications such as CCNP, CCDP, CCIE, or CCDE.
Experience designing and implementing AWS and Azure networking solutions, including VPCs, VNets, Network Security Groups, Subnets, Route Tables, Internet Gateways, and NAT Gateways.
Hands-on experience with AWS and Azure Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, and VPN connectivity for hybrid cloud architectures.
Key Technical Areas
Area Primary Focus Expected Contribution
Network Engineering & Design LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, routing/switching, MPLS Design and implement complex network solutions across client environments
Firewall & Security Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, ACS/ISE Enforce security posture and access control across client environments
Cisco Infrastructure Routers, switches, wireless Own L3 operations support and troubleshooting for client environments
Cloud Networking (AWS/Azure) VPCs/VNets, NSGs, Direct Connect/ExpressRoute Support hybrid cloud network connectivity (preferred, not required)
Top 3 Mandatory Skills
Advanced Network Engineering & Design – LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, Routing/Switching, MPLS
Firewall & Security – Checkpoint / Palo Alto / Cisco ASA, ACS/ISE
Cisco Product Portfolio – Routers, Switches, Wireless, ACS/ISE
Success in This Role Looks Like
Client network environments run reliably with issues investigated, triaged, and resolved at L3 with minimal recurrence.
Complex network solutions are designed and delivered in line with security posture and access control requirements.
Documentation, automation, and process improvements steadily reduce manual effort.
The candidate operates as a dependable technical resource across internal teams and client stakeholders.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a hands-on Senior Network Engineer comfortable owning L3 support, design, and implementation across enterprise and data-center network environments.
They bring solid, practical expertise in routing/switching, firewalls, and Cisco's product portfolio, with a working understanding of TCP/IP, MPLS, and related protocols.
They communicate clearly with both technical and client-facing stakeholders and can operate with minimal supervision.
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