Application Lead

Accenture in India; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm is seeking an Application Lead in Gurugram to design and manage network solutions, focusing on SD-WAN operations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience with Cisco technologies and strong troubleshooting skills. This full-time position requires coordinating with IT teams for optimal network performance and implementing enterprise-wide solutions to improve connectivity and reliability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in SD-WAN Operations.
• Strong understanding of routing protocols.
• Relevant certifications such as Cisco CCNP or VMware SD-WAN Specialist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco Routers for enterprise WAN environments.
• Implement and maintain VeloCloud SD-WAN solutions.
• Collaborate with IT teams for network upgrades and incident resolution.

Skills

SD-WAN Operations

Cisco Routers

Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)

Troubleshooting skills with tools (Wireshark, SNMP)

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Cisco Switching

VeloCloud SD-WAN

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Project Role : Application Lead

Project Role Description : Lead the effort to design, build and configure applications, acting as the primary point of contact.

Must have skills : SD-WAN Operations

Good to have skills : NA

Minimum 5 Year(s) Of Experience Is Required

Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary: As a Network Lead, we are looking for a skilled and experienced Network Engineer with strong expertise in Cisco Routers and VeloCloud SD-WAN technologies. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, implementing, and supporting complex enterprise network environments. Additional knowledge of Cisco Switching, Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC), Infoblox DDI, and F5 Load Balancers is a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco Routers (ISR/ASR series) for enterprise WAN environments.
• Design, implement, and maintain VeloCloud SD-WAN solutions across multiple sites.
• Support Cisco Switching infrastructure, including VLANs, trunking, and Layer 2/3 configurations.
• Assist with the configuration and maintenance of Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC) and wireless networks.
• Monitor and ensure optimal network performance, availability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams for network changes, upgrades, and incident resolution.
• Maintain up-to-date network documentation including diagrams, IP schemas, and configurations.
• Participate in on‑call rotation and respond to critical network incidents.

Technical Experience

• 5+ years of experience working with Cisco Routers and WAN technologies.
• Minimum 2 years of hands‑on experience with VeloCloud SD-WAN deployments.
• Strong understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and WAN architectures.
• Experience with IPSec VPNs, NAT, ACLs, and QoS.
• Solid troubleshooting skills using tools such as Wireshark, SNMP, NetFlow.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as Cisco CCNP or VMware SD-WAN Specialist are preferred.

Good to Have Skills

• Experience with Cisco Switching (Catalyst/Nexus), spanning tree, EtherChannel, and Layer 3 routing.
• Working knowledge of Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (9800/5508/3504) and wireless design best practices.
• Familiarity with Infoblox DDI for DNS, DHCP, and IP address management.
• Exposure to F5 BIG-IP Load Balancers (LTM, GTM), iRules, and SSL offloading.
• Experience with network automation tools (Ansible, Python) and scripting.
• Knowledge of ITIL processes and enterprise change management workflows.
• Advanced certifications such as CCIE, F5-CTS, or Infoblox Core DDI certification are a plus.

Additional Information

• The candidate should have minimum 5 years of experience in SD‑WAN Operations.
• This position is based at our Gurugram office.
• A 15 years full time education is required.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Information Technology and Engineering
• Software Development

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