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Expert Network Engineer

SKILFIL CONSULTANTS
Pune / Bangalore / Chennai / Hyderabad, India Permanent Rs.15,00,000 - Rs.25,00,000

Job Description

Posted November 2, 2026
We are recruiting "Expert Network Engineer" for our client in Pune / Bangalore / Chennai / Hyderabad.

Role Overview
The Expert Network Engineer is 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.
Interacts and consults directly with clients to collect solution requirements and coordinate implementation. What You Will Do
Support all network environments for clients.
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 10 years of experience in a similar role and 12+ 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.
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.
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.
AWS Certified Advanced Networking.
Microsoft Azure certifications such as AZ-700 (Azure Network Engineer Associate) or AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect Expert). Key Technical Areas | Area | Primary Focus | Expected Contribution | | --- | --- | --- | | Network Engineering & Design | LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, routing/switching, MPLS | Architect and implement enterprise/data-center network solutions | | 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 | Design and implement hybrid cloud network connectivity | Top 3 Mandatory Skills
Advanced Network Engineering & Design – LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, Routing/Switching, MPLS
Firewall & Security – Checkpoint / Palo Alto / Cisco ASA, ACS/ISE
Cloud Networking – AWS/Azure (VPCs/VNets, Direct Connect/ExpressRoute) 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.
Network and cloud architecture decisions demonstrably increase efficiency and support hybrid cloud connectivity.
The candidate operates as a trusted SME across internal teams and client stakeholders, driving roadmap and standards forward. Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a seasoned network SME comfortable owning end-to-end design, implementation, and L3 support across enterprise and data-center network environments.
They bring deep, hands-on expertise in routing/switching, firewalls, and Cisco's product portfolio, plus proven experience designing AWS/Azure hybrid cloud network connectivity.
They're equally comfortable in a consultative, client-facing role and as a technical SME driving network roadmap and standards.
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