Network Engineer
Job Description
Role Summary:
- Design secure and scalable network architectures for enterprise / government clients across SD-WAN, Core Networking, Firewalls, and Data Centre infrastructure.
- Configure, deploy, and manage routing, switching, and security devices from multiple OEMs including Cisco or Juniper- Primary, Extreme, Checkpoint/ Fortinet- Mandatory, and Radware.
- Lead solutioning and engagement with multiple OEMs to compare technologies, ensure compliance, and recommend best-fit solutions.
- Create and review High-Level Design (HLD), Low-Level Design (LLD), BoM/BoQ, network diagrams, and bid documentation aligned with customer RFP/RFQ.
- Manage complex network migration and implementation projects, including cutover strategies and rollback planning.
- Provide technical mentorship, lead solution workshops, and present network/security strategies to clients and internal teams.
- Understand data centre networking and security including segmentation, load balancing, virtualization, and resilience strategies.
- Exposure to SASE architecture and solutions, integrating SD-WAN- Mandatory with cloud-delivered security including CASB, ZTNA, SWG, and Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS).
- Take ownership of full project lifecycle—right from requirement gathering and solutioning to delivery and post-deployment support.
Job Requirement
Responsibilities:
- Attend client meetings to gather technical/business requirements and produce accurate network and security solutions.
- Configure and deploy enterprise routing/switching (Cisco/Juniper/Extreme), firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Checkpoint), and SD-WAN platforms (Cisco Viptela, Fortinet, Versa).
- Prepare and evaluate BoM, BoQ, and technical proposals for tender participation.
- Drive RFP/RFQ preparation, SLA planning, and compliance verification.
- Design and implement data centre connectivity, segmentation, and secure access solutions.
- Manage multiple OEM stacks, coordinate technical comparisons, and finalize architecture based on budget and technical fit.
- Document all configurations, network topologies, and change implementation strategies in alignment with best practices.
- Support troubleshooting, performance tuning, and incident management for live environments.
- Collaborate on projects involving ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access), Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB), and Secure Web Gateways (SWG) as part of secure remote access strategies