Cisco IOS-XR Network Engineer (L3) | Bankai Informatics | Bengaluru / Pune / Gurugram

Bankai Informatics; Bengaluru, Pune District, Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Bankai Informatics in Bengaluru, Pune, or Gurugram is seeking an accomplished Cisco IOS-XR Network Engineer (L3) for a permanent full-time role. You will architect, configure, and optimize core provider networks using ASR9K/NCS platforms and MPLS backbones.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in carrier-grade networking, strong BGP/IS-IS, and hands-on experience with Cisco IOS-XR. You will lead migrations, ensure high availability, and collaborate with global engineering teams to deliver reliable,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive professional hands-on experience in telecommunications core networking and ISP/Enterprise environments.
• Strong, demonstrable operational expertise with Cisco IOS-XR operating systems and service provider routers.
• Hands-on with Cisco ASR9K/ASR9000, NCS540, NCS5500 hardware platforms, BGP/IS-IS, MPLS, and L2VPN/L3VPN services.

Responsibilities

• Architect, configure, optimize, and maintain Cisco Service Provider core networks using IOS-XR.
• Deploy and troubleshoot high-end routing hardware including ASR9K/ASR9000, NCS540, NCS5500.
• Implement BGP, IS-IS, MPLS policies and L2VPN/L3VPN services across networks.
• Lead complex network migrations, software upgrades, and hardware replacements.
• Diagnose routing outages, packet loss, and convergence delays with swift remediation.

Skills

IOS-XR

BGP

IS-IS

MPLS

Network migration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical discipline

Tools

ASR9K

ASR 9000

NCS540

NCS5500

Job description

Position Summary

Driving advanced service provider core networking, Cisco IOS-XR architecture, and large-scale network migrations across multiple strategic technology delivery hubs in Bengaluru, Pune, and Gurugram, Bankai Informatics is actively seeking an accomplished Cisco IOS-XR Network Engineer (L3) for a permanent full-time professional engagement. In this vital core engineering role, you will architect, configure, optimize, and maintain high-capacity service provider routing fabrics, ASR9K/NCS platforms, and mission-critical MPLS backbones. Bringing 8+ years of progressive professional experience in carrier-grade networking and core infrastructure migration, you will empower global telecommunications networks to achieve uncompromised uptime, low latency, and robust traffic engineering. This prestigious career opportunity offers competitive remuneration, high technical visibility, and professional growth within a premier global ICT and telecom solutions enterprise.

Detailed Job Description

As a Cisco IOS-XR Network Engineer (L3) supporting Bankai Informatics across Bengaluru, Pune, or Gurugram, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of Cisco Service Provider core networks, high-end routing platforms, and multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) implementations. Your day-to-day responsibilities include deploying and configuring Cisco ASR9000, ASR9K, NCS540, and NCS5500 hardware, managing advanced BGP and IS-IS routing policies, executing complex MPLS L2VPN and L3VPN services, and leading seamless network migrations and deployments. You will operate in a collaborative enterprise telecommunications environment while partnering closely with global core engineering squads, network architects, and client technical leads.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, configure, optimize, and maintain advanced Cisco Service Provider core networks utilizing Cisco IOS-XR operating systems.
• Deploy, administer, and troubleshoot high-end routing hardware including Cisco ASR9K, ASR 9000, NCS540, and NCS5500 platforms.
• Implement and manage interior and exterior routing protocols including BGP, IS-IS, and advanced traffic engineering policies.
• Design, provision, and troubleshoot MPLS L2VPN and L3VPN architectures across carrier-grade transport networks.
• Spearhead complex network migration initiatives, software upgrades, hardware replacements, and large-scale deployment projects.
• Investigate, diagnose, and resolve core routing anomalies, packet loss, convergence delays, and service degradation events promptly.
• Execute rigorous network security hardening, access control list (ACL) reviews, and router protection best practices.
• Maintain meticulous network architecture documentation, topology diagrams, configuration backups, and incident tracking records.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8+ years of progressive professional hands-on experience in telecommunications core networking and ISP/Enterprise environments.
• Strong, demonstrable operational expertise working extensively with Cisco IOS-XR operating systems and service provider routers.
• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency in Cisco ASR9K, ASR 9000, NCS540, and NCS5500 hardware platforms.
• Deep practical experience configuring advanced BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, and L2VPN/L3VPN services.
• Solid practical grasp of core network migration methodologies, deployment execution, and high-availability design principles.
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving aptitude, technical documentation skills, and strong cross-functional communication capabilities.
• Mandatory legal work authorization and physical availability for professional operations in Bengaluru, Pune, or Gurugram.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Advanced professional certifications such as Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Service Provider or CCNP Service Provider.
• Prior professional working experience in top-tier Tier-1 telecommunications carriers, international ISPs, or large-scale managed service providers.
• Hands-on familiarity with network automation and scripting languages (Python, Ansible) for configuration management and telemetry.
• Experience utilizing enterprise network monitoring and observability platforms (SolarWinds, WAE, Cisco Crosswork).
• Exposure to segment routing (SR-MPLS, SRv6) and software-defined networking (SDN) architectures in carrier networks.

Job Details

• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise Telecom Core Package
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent India IOS-XR L3 Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 15 Days Preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time FTE Engagement (Bengaluru / Pune / Gurugram)