Senior Network Specialist

Job Role : -Senior Network Specialist

Job Location : -Bangalore/Chennai

Experience : - 15+ Years

Job Roles & Responsibilities : -

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• Design, plan, and drive large-scale WAN/SD WAN/LAN/WLAN projects end-to-end, translating architecture into execution steps.
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• Lead and support engineering squads through all project phases: design, implementation, migration, go live, and maintenance.
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• Select, deploy, and optimize network technologies (Cisco, Versa, Aruba+), ensuring they align with business goals.
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• Act as SME during operational incidents lead troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and recovery.
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• Engage with cross-functional, global stakeholders communicate design intent, status, and technical guidance clearly.
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Job Skills & Requirements : -

Experience & Certifications

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• 15+ years in enterprise network design/delivery; 5+ years in software-defined & cloud networking.
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• Bachelor s/Diploma in Engineering/CS/IT.
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• Mandatory: CCNP; Prefer: CCIE, Versa SD WAN Specialist.
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Core Technical Proficiency

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• Expert in WAN, SD WAN (Cisco & Versa), LAN, WLAN.
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• Mastery of TCP/IP, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, VxLAN, IPsec, QoS, GRE.
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• Skilled in network virtualization, NFV, SASE, Umbrella, Versa Secure Access.
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• Cloud networking know how: Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, multi cloud via Equinix/Megaport.
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• Familiarity with DNS/DHCP/IPAM, WAF/CDN/DDOS (e.g. Infoblox, Zscaler, Akamai).
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Tools & Automation

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• Hands-on with monitoring and management tools like Spectrum, SevOne, ThousandEyes, CyberArk, MS Entra.
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• Scripting in Python a plus.
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Leadership & Soft Skills

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• Proven leader in global projects, capable of managing large, distributed teams.
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• Excellent strategic thinking, troubleshooting, and stakeholder communication.
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• Strong ownership mindset, thrives under pressure, proactive in delivering results.
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