Position Summary
Driving advanced enterprise network engineering, Cisco infrastructure upgrades, and large-scale switch migrations in a 100% remote working environment across India, Aryan Solutions is actively seeking an accomplished Cisco Network Engineer for a permanent contract engagement. In this vital network operations and deployment role, you will configure, deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot complex Cisco LAN/WAN networks, Catalyst switches, wireless controllers, and Firepower firewalls. Bringing 8+ years of progressive hands‑on experience in enterprise networking, you will empower distributed enterprise operations to achieve uncompromised network uptime, high availability, and secure routing performance. This prestigious career opportunity offers competitive remuneration, high technical visibility, and exceptional professional growth within a premier global IT recruitment and technology consulting enterprise.
Detailed Job Description
As a Cisco Network Engineer supporting Aryan Solutions in a remote capacity across India, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of Cisco LAN/WAN deployments, Catalyst 3850, 9300, and 9500 switch migrations, wireless network configurations, and firewall security administration. Your day-to-day responsibilities include executing complex configurations provided by senior network architects, supporting core network migrations and upgrades, troubleshooting multi-vendor networking issues, and coordinating Cisco-related network changes. You will operate in a collaborative remote engineering environment while partnering closely with enterprise IT infrastructure squads and client engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Support complex Cisco network deployments, software upgrades, firmware updates, and mission-critical data center migrations.
- Execute precise network configurations, routing protocols, and switching policies provided by senior network architects and engineering leads.
- Troubleshoot and resolve intricate network issues, routing anomalies, switching bottlenecks, and connectivity failures promptly.
- Coordinate Cisco-related network changes, maintenance windows, and implementation activities across distributed enterprise environments.
- Administer enterprise Cisco LAN/WAN architectures, routing and switching infrastructure, and data center core networks.
- Execute large-scale switch migrations specifically across Cisco Catalyst 3850, 9300, and 9500 switch families.
- Configure and manage Cisco Wireless controllers (WLC), Service Set Identifiers (SSIDs), and enterprise wireless security policies.
- Maintain meticulous network documentation, change management records, configuration logs, and incident tracking reports.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 8+ years of progressive hands‑on professional experience in enterprise network operations, switching, and migration activities.
- Strong, demonstrable operational expertise in Cisco LAN/WAN architecture, advanced routing protocols, and switching technologies.
- Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency executing Cisco Catalyst 3850, 9300, and 9500 switch migrations.
- Deep practical experience configuring and managing Cisco Wireless WLC, SSIDs, and enterprise wireless security policies.
- Solid practical grasp of Cisco Firepower Firewalls and Cisco Nexus data center networking hardware.
- Proven operational troubleshooting aptitude, hands‑on configuration skills, and excellent cross-functional coordination capabilities.
- Mandatory legal work authorization and reliable high‑speed internet connectivity for remote professional operations in India.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Professional Cisco certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE).
- Prior professional working experience in top‑tier global IT consulting firms, managed service providers, or enterprise telecommunications carriers.
- Hands‑on familiarity with automation scripting languages (Python, Ansible) for network configuration management and provisioning.
- Experience utilizing enterprise IT ticketing platforms (ServiceNow, Jira) and network monitoring/observability tools (SolarWinds, PRTG).
- Exposure to software‑defined networking (SD‑WAN), cloud-hosted network architectures (AWS/Azure), and data center virtualization.
Application Information
- Recruiter: Aryan Solutions Recruitment Division
- Contact Name: Fiona G. (IT Recruitment Specialist)
- Email: fiona.g@aryan-solutions.com
- Phone:
- Company Website: https://www.aryan-solutions.com
- Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise Remote Contract Package
- Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Remote Cisco Network Engineer Opening)
- Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred
- Contract Duration: Contract Engagement / Remote (India)
Recruitment Pro Tip
When applying for this Cisco Network Engineer position through Aryan Solutions, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your hands‑on Cisco Catalyst 3850/9300/9500 migration portfolio, wireless WLC configuration history, and strong operational troubleshooting background.