Hybrid Cloud SME - Networks

Lenovo; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo in Bengaluru, India is seeking a Senior Network Architect/Engineer to lead and deliver complex enterprise networking initiatives across data center, security, wireless, and hybrid cloud environments. You will drive design, implementation, migration, and ongoing support for large-scale infrastructures and work closely with global teams.

The role requires 7–10 years of experience, CCNP certifications, and hands-on expertise in VPN/IDS/IPS, SD-WAN, SASE, load balancers, and wireless

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in Enterprise Networking, Data Center, Security, Wireless and Hybrid Cloud environments.
• BE/B.Tech/MCA in IT/CS/Electronics or higher.
• CCNP DataCenter, CCNP Enterprise and CCNP Security certifications mandatory.
• Expertise in VPN, IPS/IDS, SD-WAN and SASE across Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks and Cisco Secure Firewall.
• Routing and switching knowledge including OSPF, BGP, MP-BGP EVPN, VXLAN.
• Experience with F5 or Radware load balancers.
• Experience with Cisco/Aruba wireless platforms.
• Familiarity with IaC concepts (Python, Ansible, Terraform).
• Understanding of hybrid cloud connectivity between on-prem and cloud.
• Strong troubleshooting and support skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, migration, upgrade, optimization, and support of Hybrid Cloud, Enterprise, Data Center, Security, Wireless, and edge networks.
• Perform network discovery, assessment, due diligence, solution validation, HLD/LLD creation, migration planning and execution.
• Hands-on implementation and troubleshooting across Data Center, WAN, Security, Wireless, and Hybrid Cloud environments.
• Deploy, configure, migrate, and support Data Center networking using Cisco Nexus, Catalyst, Arista, and NVIDIA technologies.
• Implement and support Spine-Leaf Data Center architectures including VXLAN EVPN and DCI.
• Configure and troubleshoot routing, switching incl BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN EVPN, QoS, HSRP/VRRP, ECMP.
• Design and implement Network Security with Cisco Secure Firewall, Palo Alto, Fortinet, SASE, SD-WAN, IPS/IDS, VPNs.
• Implement Load Balancers using F5 BIG-IP and Radware platforms.
• Design and support Enterprise Wireless using Cisco/Wireless and Aruba technologies.
• Support Hybrid Cloud networking and cloud connectivity across public/private clouds.
• Lead customer migrations, tech refreshes, and infrastructure transformation initiatives.
• Act as Level 3 SME escalation engineer for complex issues and drive service restoration.
• Collaborate with global delivery teams, OEMs, and customers to ensure successful delivery.
• Develop runbooks, SOPs, MOPs, validation reports, and as-built documentation.
• Ensure solutions meet security, performance, availability and scalability requirements.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.
• Provide knowledge transfer and operational readiness sessions.

Skills

Enterprise Networking

Data Center

Security

Wireless

Hybrid Cloud

VPN/IDS/IPS

Education

BE/B.Tech

MCA

CS/IT/Electronics

CCNP DataCenter

CCNP Enterprise

CCNP Security

Tools

Cisco Nexus

Aruba

F5 BIG-IP

Radware

Fortinet

Palo Alto

Job description

We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.

Lenovo is a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #153 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.

Roles Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, migration, upgrade, optimization, and operational support of Hybrid Cloud, Enterprise, Data Center, Security, Wireless, and edge network infrastructures.


• Perform network discovery, assessment, technical due diligence, solution validation, HLD/LLD Creation, implementation/migration planning, , execution, testing, and operational handover activities.


• Possess strong hands‑on implementation and troubleshooting expertise across Enterprise Campus, Data Center, WAN, Security, Wireless, and Hybrid Cloud environments.


• Deploy, configure, migrate, and support Data Center networking solutions utilizing Cisco Nexus, catalyst, Arista, NVIDIA technologies.


• Implement and support traditional / Spine-Leaf Data Center architectures, including VXLAN EVPN, Layer‑2 and Layer‑3 fabrics, and Data Center Interconnect (DCI) solutions.


• Configure, migrate, and troubleshoot advanced Routing Switching technologies including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN EVPN, Multicast, QoS, HSRP, VRRP, and ECMP.


• Design , Implement, migrate, and support Network Security solutions including Cisco Secure Firewall, Palo Alto NGFW, Fortinet, SASE solutions, SD‑WAN, IPS/IDS, Site‑to‑Site VPN, and Remote Access VPN technologies.


• Implement and support Load Balancing solutions using F5 BIG‑IP and Radware platforms.


• Design implement, optimize, troubleshoot, and support Enterprise Wireless solutions using Cisco Wireless and Aruba Wireless technologies.


• Support Hybrid Cloud networking integrations, cloud connectivity, and network security requirements across public and private cloud environments.


• Lead customer migration activities, change implementation, technology refresh projects, and infrastructure transformation initiatives.


• Act as the primary technical Point of Contact, during implementation, migration, and post‑implementation support phases.


• Serve as the Level 3 (L3)/SME Escalation Engineer for complex Network and Security incidents for customers.


• Participate as the Delivery SME and Design/Technical Owner during escalations, engaging with OEM vendors, operations teams, and customers to drive troubleshooting and service restoration.


• Collaborate with global delivery teams, project managers, operations teams, OEMs, and customer stakeholders to ensure successful service delivery.


• Develop and maintain implementation guides, migration runbooks, Method of Procedure (MOP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), validation reports, test plans, and as-built documentation.


• Ensure delivered solutions meet agreed security, performance, scalability, availability, and operational requirements.


• Mandatory travel requirement of up to 25% (Domestic and International).


• Flexible working hours are required to support global customers across multiple regions and time zones.


• Ability to support maintenance windows, migrations, major incidents, and critical customer escalations outside standard business hours when required.


• Self‑driven individuals with the ability to work independently and lead technical activities across global teams.


• Provide knowledge transfer and operational readiness sessions to support and customer operations teams.


• Stay current with emerging networking, security, cloud, wireless, and automation technologies and industry best practices.

Experience Qualification

• Experience: 7-10 Years of Experience in Enterprise Networking, Data Center, Security, Wireless, and Hybrid Cloud environments – design, deployment and support.


• Degree BE/B. Tech/MCA in IT/Computer Science/ Electronics Communication/Electronics or higher.


• Certifications:


• CCNP DataCenter /Enterprise / Security (Mandatory),


• Palo Alto Network Security professional (Good to have)


• Expert‑level knowledge and hands‑on experience in deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting VPN, IPS/IDS, SD‑WAN, and SASE solutions across Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, and Cisco Secure Firewall platforms.


• Expert level knowledge of routing and switching technologies including but not limited to:




• OSPF


• BGP


• MP-BGP EVPN


• VXLAN


• Application Aware Routing




• Experience in design and implementation of F5 or Radware load balancers.


• Experience in design and implementation with Cisco /Aruba wireless platforms.


• Proven track record of building technical relationships with IT executives. Experience in managing stakeholder relationships to get consensus on solution/projects.


• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts and tool and coding (e.g. Python, Ansible, Terraform, ARM templates).


• Functional understanding of network virtualization, VMware, KVM, Nutanix.


• Understanding of hybrid cloud scenarios and connectivity between on-premises and cloud environments.


• Troubleshooting and Support: Provide inclusive and accommodating technical support and troubleshooting expertise to resolve complex issues.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.