Cisco SDWAN

HCL Technologies Limited; Dadri; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited is seeking a Cisco SD-WAN SME to lead site surveys, configuration, testing, and deployment across multi-cloud SD-WAN environments. The role requires hands-on SD-WAN, router and switch configuration, and strong knowledge of routing protocols and security tunnels.

Responsibilities include customer site analysis, template management, and coordinating with remote teams to ensure timely, quality SD-WAN implementations. CCNP/CCIE level expertise is preferred.

Qualifications

• Hand-on experience on SD-WAN Router Configuration, Cisco Switches and Access Point configuration.
• Rich experience of QOS/MPLS, BGP, OSPF, L3VPN/L2VPN, BFD, SD-WAN, NetConf, NMS & OSS/BSS protocols.
• Demonstrated CCNP/CCNP SP (CCIP)/CCIE level knowledge or higher (or vendor alternatives).
• Work experience on Cisco vRouter in multi-cloud environments.
• Wired/wireless networking and SD-Access knowledge is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Configure Cisco Devices, SD-WAN edge routers, switches and APs.
• Visit customer sites, collect data and prepare survey reports.
• Manage SD-WAN templates, control connections, PnP, BFD IPsec and tunnel configs.
• Coordinate with remote technicians for SD-WAN deployments across environments.
• Document activation activities, keep stakeholders updated and support troubleshooting.

Skills

Network LAN/WAN mgmt

Cisco Unified Wireless Networking

Software-Defined Networking Wide Area

Education

CCNP/CCNP SP (CCIP)/CCIE or higher

Job description

Cisco SDWAN SME rnrnRequirements : L3 Senior-LevelrnrnLocation: The role of Network SME is to do Site Survey & Analysuis amd Implementation of new SDWAN sites , Configure new and existing devices, perform Unit and Functional Testing for SD-WAN network of all supported SD-WAN technologies. Key Requirements:rnrn• Handon Experience on SDWAN Router Configuration , Cisco Switches and Access Point configuration. • Hand on Experience on LLD , HLD creation, updates. rn• Rich experience of QOS/MPLS, BGP, OSPF, L3VPN/L2VPN, BFD, SD-WAN, NetConf, NMS & OSS/BSS protocols.• Should have profound knowledge of OMP,DTLS, IP Sec & other Secure internet Gateway tunnel.• Good experience in SDWAN Multicloud environment, Azure Express route, Cloud-on Ramp, DIA, Zone base firewall, IPS, AMP, Umbrella.• Experience in SDN/NFV, SDWAN (Viptela is must and Velocloud / Versa is desirable) & Cisco cEdge & vEdge router onboarding to SDWAN controller.• Strong knowledge in cisco SDWAN all controller element vBond, vSmart & vManage in HA environment .• Demonstrated experience with LAN/WAN, routing protocols, VRRP, VRF, QoS, troubleshooting, and scriptingrn• Certifications in Cisco / Juniper / F5.rn• Demonstration of CCNP/CCNP SP (CCIP)/CCIE level (or higher) knowledge (or vendor alternatives) is must (required or comparable level)• Work experience on cisco vRouter in multi cloud environment.rn• Wireless & SD-Access knowledge is an advantage. Responsibilities:• Configure Cisco Devices, SDWAN Cisco Edge Routers, Switches and Aps. • Customer site Analysis. Visit customer location , capture and Prepare survey report on current Devices, location , status , recommendations. • Manage SDWAN Template, Control connection, PNP portal, BFD IP sec tunnel, SIG tunnelrnrn• Work with remote technicians and install various network elements associated with SDWAN deployments. This can include but is not limited to various white box solutions (Viptela, Velocloud, Versa etc.), vNFs (SDWAN, security, etc.) or other hardware components such as Cisco routers, Riverbed WAN Accelerators, Visual probes, LAN Switches, Wireless Netgates, LTE or Broadband modems, etc.• Manage and control a Network build bridge required for devices configuration. • Assists in network troubleshooting and provides input for root cause analysis for network build related issues.• Meet and maintain a dialog with support teams and Customer to support SDWAN Network projects.• Accurate documentation of activation activities, notes, client communication, etc.• Coordination of bridge calls, communication to engage resources, customer and vendors to resolve issues.• Provide support coordination, escalation and troubleshooting assistance for SDWAN Network infrastructure including Networking• Troubleshoot various circuit types - Ethernet, T1/E1, T3/E3, BB, LTE• Access MPLS backbone routers (Cisco, Juniper) and troubleshoot at various layers• Ensure monitoring of Devices• Will be required to work in different shifts (Day/Night) including holidays and weekends as per project requirement

Section Title: Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. To ensure on-time resolution & quality compliance of escalated tickets/incident as per the agreed SLA

2. To perform value addition activities (such as mentoring administrators/team members, preparing SOPs, maintaining effective documentation simultaneously and Knowledge sharing.) In addition act as a liaison to the business segment, facilitating effective communication and presentation to key business stakeholders as & when required.

3. To validate Change Order Implementation Plan & Human Error Compliance and participate in Capacity planning

4. To ensure positive customer feedback & satisfaction through active participation in customer meetings to understand any issues faced

5. To validate analyses (eg. Root Cause Analysis ,Trend Analysis) and reports to facilitate performance in tasks to be presented to key business stakeholders

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Section Title: Skill Requirements

Skill Requirements

Section Title: Must Have Skills

Must Have Skills

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