Consultant, IT Network Development

TekWissen India; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

TekWissen Group, on behalf of a leading technology client, seeks a Consultant, IT Network Development for a contract role in Bengaluru. The position focuses on designing, configuring, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure with emphasis on Layer 2/3 switching and security.

You will drive network automation using Python/Ansible, work in a hybrid model, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support deployments and incident response.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 12+ years of network engineering experience
• Strong Layer 2/Layer 3 switching and routing knowledge
• Hands-on experience with network automation tools such as Python/Ansible
• REST APIs and network programmability concepts
• Familiarity with major networking platforms (Dell, Cisco, Arista, Juniper)
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and network security

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain Wireless Access Points and Wireless Controllers
• Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure (L2/L3)
• Develop and implement network automation solutions
• Manage and optimize network performance, availability, and security
• Automate routine network operations using scripting and orchestration tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support network deployment
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and perform root cause analysis
• Maintain up-to-date network documentation and procedures
• Participate in change management and incident response
• Support multi-agent workflow concepts and testing against specs

Skills

Python

Ansible

Network automation

REST APIs

TCP/IP DNS DHCP

Layer 2/3 switching

Scripting

Network programmability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Dell

Cisco

Arista

Juniper

Job description

TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider operating throughout India and several other countries worldwide. The client below is a leading technology company offering a range of IT solutions to businesses and organizations, enabling them to transform their digital futures

Position: Consultant, IT Network Development

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Hybrid

Shift Timings: 10am-7pm (Should be flexible)

Job Description:

• Design, configure, and maintain Wireless Access Points and Wireless Controllers
• Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, with a focus on Layer 2/Layer 3 switching technologies
• Develop and implement network automation solutions to streamline provisioning, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Manage and optimize network performance, availability, and security across data center and campus environments
• Automate routine network operations using scripting and orchestration tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support network integration and deployment efforts
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and perform root cause analysis
• Maintain up-to-date network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures
• Participate in change management, incident response, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Technical Background: Deep experience with software architecture, API contract design, and data schema rules.
• Prompt & Spec Engineering: Ability to write precise, unambiguous text instructions (PRDs) that Large Language Models (LLMs) can parse without "vibe coding".
• Workflow Mastery: Experience breaking down complex applications into multi-agent systems (e.g., Coordinator, Implementor, and Verifier tasks).
• Testing: Proficiency in automated verification criteria and mapping code back to core specs during pull requests.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 12+ years of network engineering experience

Strong expertise in:

• Layer 2/Layer 3 switching (VLANs, VRRP, MC-LAG, STP, VTP, PortChannel, and routing protocols such as OSPF/BGP)
• Network design and troubleshooting in enterprise environments
• Hands-on experience with network automation tools, such as:
• Demonstrated proficiency in Python, Ansible, or similar scripting/automation frameworks
• REST APIs and network programmability concepts
• Familiarity with major networking platforms (e.g., Dell, Cisco, Arista, Juniper)
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and network security fundamentals

Mandatory Requirements:

• Experience in Designing Layer 2/Layer 3 switching (VLANs, VRRP, MC-LAG, STP, VTP, PortChannel, and routing protocols such as OSPF/BGP)
• automation tools, such as:
• Demonstrated proficiency in Python, Ansible, or similar scripting/automation frameworks
• REST APIs and network programmability concepts
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and network security.
• Familiarity with major networking platforms (e.g., Dell, Cisco, Arista, Juniper)

Experience:

• Total Exp:12-15 Years
• Rel Exp: 10+

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.