Sr. Engineer Network in India at Jobgether
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Job Description
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr. Engineer Network based in India.
This role sits at the heart of global network operations, ensuring the stability, security, and performance of large-scale enterprise infrastructure. You will be responsible for maintaining critical network services that support business continuity across multiple regions and time zones. The position combines hands-on technical troubleshooting with operational excellence, covering firewalls, SD-WAN, VPNs, and wireless networks. You will play a key role in managing incidents, implementing upgrades, and driving automation to improve reliability and efficiency. Working in a highly collaborative environment, you will engage with cross-functional teams, vendors, and support functions to resolve complex infrastructure challenges. This is a high-impact role where your expertise directly strengthens network resilience and end-user connectivity across the organization.
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and continuous improvement of enterprise network infrastructure, while supporting operational excellence and service stability across global environments.
- Provide advanced troubleshooting and resolution for network and infrastructure incidents across enterprise environments
- Execute non-project operational tasks including upgrades, patching, configuration changes, and inventory management
- Manage and maintain firewall systems, including Palo Alto environments, firewall rules, NAT/PAT, and security policies
- Support and optimize SD-WAN, VPN, wireless LAN, and Zero Trust connectivity solutions
- Ensure adherence to ITIL-based change, incident, and release management processes
- Own deployment activities including route-to-live execution, rollback planning, and service improvements
- Drive automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort
- Collaborate with vendors and third-party providers for issue escalation and resolution
- Mentor junior engineers and share best practices across L1/L2 support teams
- Participate in rotational on-call support to ensure 24/7 network availability
The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on networking expertise combined with operational experience in enterprise-scale environments and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- 6+ years of experience in network engineering or network operations roles
- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, routing, switching, and wireless technologies
- 3+ years of experience with VPN solutions such as Cisco AnyConnect and Zero Trust Network Access
- 3+ years of experience managing wireless LAN environments (Cisco Meraki, Aruba preferred)
- 2+ years of experience working with SD-WAN technologies (Viptela, Meraki preferred)
- Hands-on experience with firewall platforms, especially Palo Alto Networks
- Strong troubleshooting and incident resolution skills in complex network environments
- Familiarity with ITIL processes and ITSM tools for service management
- Ability to work across distributed teams and manage vendor relationships effectively
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to simplify technical issues for diverse audiences
- UNIX/Linux knowledge is an added advantage
- Self-driven mindset with ability to work independently in fast-paced operational settings
This role offers a strong combination of technical growth, operational exposure, and global collaboration within a large-scale enterprise environment.
- Competitive compensation package aligned with industry standards
- Hybrid/remote working flexibility depending on business requirements
- Opportunity to work on enterprise-grade global network infrastructure
- Exposure to advanced technologies including SD-WAN, Zero Trust, and next-gen firewalls
- Learning and development opportunities in network automation and cloud networking
- Collaborative work culture with global cross-functional teams
- On-call and rotational shift allowances where applicable
- Strong focus on work-life balance and professional development support