Lead Network Engineer Jobs

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

1.Minimum, 10 years of experience in the field of network.

2.Minimum 5-6 years’ experience in Network security architecture, design, or operations experience.

3.Should have strong understanding in any one of the following infrastructure areas (Datacenter, Campus LAN-WIFI, IP services or remote access services.)

4.Understanding of core Network technologies (Routing, Switching, Firewalls, etc.)

5.Experience troubleshooting complex network issues and designing solutions to simplify and better instrument solutions

6.Routing/Switching: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MST, PVST, L2 switching

7.Broad technical knowledge of the R&S, Data center and its components: Applications, Network, Server, and projects surrounding their planning, design, implementation, operation, and optimization.

8.Architectural knowledge of virtualization tools and concepts is a bonus, to help architecture refresh discussions.

9.Excellent written and verbal communications skills: ability to communicate technology strategy and architecture approach to engineers, executives, and customers.

10.Monitoring and troubleshooting of LAN / W- Good knowledge on DHCP / DNS and other networking protocols.

11.Monitor, troubleshoot, and escalate production problems affecting network infrastructure

12.Co-coordinating with Carriers and working on troubleshooting on WAN links. Escalating issues at carrier end and driving issues till resolution

13.Troubleshoot and resolve telco issues – resolution to be driven by engineer

14.Troubleshoot, and escalate production problems affecting network infrastructure

15.Drive impacting issues end to end and escalate if required

16.Required Skills

17.Good Knowledge of QOS and multicasting required

18.Hands-on knowledge of Monitoring and troubleshooting of LAN/WAN.

19.Advanced understanding in configuring and troubleshooting Routing protocols like RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, ISIS and BGP etc.

20.Experience with working cloud technologies (Viptela SDWAN, Meraki)

21.Experience in troubleshooting LAN technologies like VTP , STP, Port-channel etc.

22.Understanding of Gateway redundancy protocols like HSRP, VRRP, GLBP

23.Good understating of cisco routers and switches such as 2800 , 2900, 3750 , 3900, ASR, ISR, 6500, 4500, Nexus platforms

24.Should have understanding of GRE, IPsec, site to site VPN, DMVPN, GetVPN

25.Understanding of VSS, VPC, Stack switching, DC technologies etc.

26.Understanding and troubleshooting LAN wireless issues, WLC, IOS upgrade on routers and switches, replacing devices in network

27.Understanding of Aruba wireless is an advantage.

28.Co-coordinating with Carriers and working on troubleshooting on WAN links. Escalating issues at carrier end and driving issues till resolution

29.Troubleshoot, and escalate production problems affecting network infrastructure

30.Hands on experience on network monitoring and ticketing tool like HPNA, ITSM Remedy etc.

31.Should have Hardware knowledge on devices like 7600, 6500, Nexus Series, 3750 etc.

32.Should have experience in troubleshooting complex network issues

Responsibilities:

1.Define and refine network architecture standards that address the requirements to support customers’ requirements.

2.Partner with service providers and network hardware/software vendors to define solution configurations that leverage latest capabilities and provide stable and reliable operations.

3.Define and implement service standards and practices that align IT services with the needs of the business. Define and monitor adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLA) and industry best practices.

4.Create, maintain, implement, and test appropriate contingency plans.

5.Collaborate with other network architects to provide integrated network solutions that incorporate wireless and wired access, data center and hybrid cloud connectivity, remote access, and network security.

6.Collaborate with other squads on services and applications integration and optimization of network infrastructure

7.Troubleshoot complex network performance issues with other network engineers to identify root cause and recommend solutions.

8.Coach and mentor team members, peers, and clients on the execution of processes and procedures.