Lead Network Engineer

Tenarai; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenarai in Bengaluru seeks a senior network engineer to lead PoP design and deployment for global teams. You will collaborate with Program Managers and Network Engineering to define site design requirements, develop migration plans, and produce EDP/SoW/MoP/BoM documentation.

You will provide on-site technical leadership for power, cooling, rack layout, cable management, equipment installation, network configuration, testing, and traffic handoff, coordinating with vendors and colocation partners

Qualifications

• Over 8+ years of experience deploying and supporting network hardware platforms and architectures, including Cisco and/or Juniper routers/switches.
• Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting IP routing/switching technologies and protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, ISIS, OSPF, and MPLS in dual-stack IPv4/6.
• Experience coordinating large-scale hardware installations and configurations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and execute complex network deployment projects with attention to detail.
• Strong interaction skills with vendors and external parties to ensure project completion.
• Experience with cage design using MS Visio/Omnigraffle for layouts and rack elevations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Program Managers and Network Engineering to define site design requirements and develop project implementation and migration plans including EDP, SoW, MoP, RFE, and BoM.
• Provide technical leadership on-site for network upgrades and new PoP site builds, covering power, cooling, rack layout, cable management, equipment installation, network configuration, testing, and traffic handoff.
• Calculate and document power and space requirements for equipment at multiple PoP sites; coordinate with Colocation Vendors and Facilities Operations.
• Actively contribute to documentation, automation, and process improvements.
• Design cages and racks, understanding current and future needs of PoP infrastructure.

Skills

Network design

Cisco/Juniper

Routing protocols

Team leadership

Rack design

Data center power

Linux tools

Tools

MS Visio

Omnigraffle

Job description

Location: Bangalore (Work from office 5 days/week)

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Program Managers and Network Engineering to define site design requirements and develop project implementation and migration plans. This includes creating and reviewing deployment packages such as Engineering Design Packages (EDP), Scope of Works (SoW), Method of Procedures (MoP), Rack Face Elevations (RFE), and Bill of Materials (BoM).
• Provide technical leadership and guidance, both remotely and on-site, for network upgrades and new PoP site builds. This covers areas like power, cooling, rack layout, cable management, equipment installation, network configuration, testing, and production traffic handoff.
• Calculate and document power and space requirements for equipment at multiple PoP sites. Coordinate with Colocation Vendors, local Engineering, and Facilities Operations to meet these requirements.
• Actively contribute to the improvement of documentation, automation, and processes.
• Design cages and racks, understanding the current and future needs of PoP infrastructure.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Over 8+ years of experience in deploying and supporting network hardware platforms and architectures, including Cisco and/or Juniper routers/switches.
• Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting IP routing/switching technologies and protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, ISIS, OSPF, and MPLS in a dual-stack IPv4/6 environment.
• Experience in coordinating and executing large-scale hardware installations and configurations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and execute complex network deployment projects with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong interaction skills with vendors and external parties to ensure project completion.
• Experience with cage design using tools like MS Visio/Omnigraffle for layouts and rack elevations.
• Familiarity with Data Center electrical and cooling configurations (IEC, NEMA, AC/DC power, and power redundancy scenarios).
• Should have team leading experience
• Experience with Linux/OS tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a global team environment with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as CCNP or JNCIP preferred; Expert-level certifications are a plus.
• Experience with scripting and automation.
• Experience in coordinating and executing projects involving the deployment of optical communication equipment (DWDM), site preparations, and OTDR testing is desirable.