Lead Network Engineer - SD-WAN & AIOps Specialist

EPAM Systems; Chennai; Presencial; INR 3.000.000 - 5.500.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Flexible benefits

Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons

LinkedIn learning solutions

Relocation opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

EPAM Systems in Chennai, India, is seeking a Lead Network Engineer – SD-WAN & AIOps Specialist to driveCisco SD-WAN platform integration, telemetry, observability, and automation initiatives across enterprise and cloud environments.

The role focuses on end-to-end SD-WAN design, ZTP/PnP templating, multi-cloud connectivity, and security-by-design. Extensive automation, AI/ML integration, and advanced observability are key expectations.

Formación

• 8–12 years total experience with 5+ years hands-on Cisco SD-WAN engineering
• 3+ years of automation/observability experience

Responsabilidades

• Design and implement end-to-end management of Cisco SD-WAN architecture (vManage, vSmart, vBond, cEdge/vEdge)
• Drive ZTP and Plug-and-Play templates for scalable deployments
• Configure Cloud OnRamp for multi-cloud connectivity and optimized paths
• Maintain service uptime via certificates, snapshots, and automated upgrades
• Integrate AI/ML capability frameworks for deep visibility and problem mitigation
• Automate Day-0 to Day-N tasks using Python, Ansible, Terraform via Cisco SDKs and REST APIs
• Leverage telemetry data, NetFlow, and logs for predictive capacity planning
• Embed Security-by-Design with application-aware routing, micro-segmentation, and SASE structures
• Configure and troubleshoot Layer 2/3 policies (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, BFD, QoS, IPsec/GRE)

Conocimientos

AIOps

Telemetry & observability

Python scripting

REST APIs

Ansible

Terraform

Linux

Docker/KVM

Wireshark

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Herramientas

Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela)

vManage APIs

Cisco Catalyst Center / DNA Center

Descripción del empleo

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.We are seeking a Lead Network Engineer – SD-WAN & AIOps Specialist to drive Cisco SD-WAN platform integration, telemetry, observability, and automation initiatives across enterprise and cloud environments.ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement end-to-end management of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN architecture, including core control plane components: Cisco SD-WAN Manager (vManage), Controller (vSmart), Validator (vBond), and Edge routers (cEdge/vEdge)Drive Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) and Plug-and-Play (PnP) templates to scale deployments across campuses, branches, and colocation facilitiesConfigure Cisco Cloud OnRamp for SaaS and IaaS to deliver optimized application path selection and multi-cloud connectivityMaintain service uptime guidelines by managing control component certificates, on-demand snapshots, and automated software upgradesIntegrate AI/ML capability frameworks within Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center) and Cisco ThousandEyes to establish deep visibility and predictive problem mitigationAutomate Day-0 to Day-N configuration tasks using Python, Ansible, and Terraform via Cisco SDKs and REST APIsLeverage telemetry data, NetFlow, and streaming logs to build predictive baselines, optimize bandwidth usage, and forecast capacityEmbed Security-by-Design principles using application-aware routing, micro-segmentation, zones, and centralized SASE structuresConfigure and troubleshoot complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 policies, including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, BFD, QoS, and IPsec/GRE encapsulationRequirements8–12 years of total experience, including 5+ years of hands-on Cisco SD-WAN engineering and 3+ years of automation and observability experienceKnowledge of Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) architecture and operations, vManage APIs, and the Overlay Management Protocol (OMP)Skills in Python scripting, REST API integration, and automation tools such as Ansible and TerraformExpertise in AIOps, event correlation, telemetry, and observability tools including ThousandEyes, Grafana, and DynatraceProficiency in utilizing Linux, Docker/KVM hypervisors, and programming environments to interact with system APIsFamiliarity with packet capture analysis (Wireshark) and core services such as DHCP, DNS, PKI, and AAA/RADIUS securityBackground in managing enterprise-grade Cisco routing/switching environments, with at least 2–3 years focused on Cisco SD-WAN solutions and network automationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related fieldNice to haveCisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise SD-WAN Implementation (ENSDWI)Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise)Cisco Certified DevNet Associate / ProfessionalWe offerOpportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographiesVast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certificationsOpportunity to share your ideas on international platformsSponsored Tech Talks & HackathonsUnlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutionsPossibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projectsFocused individual developmentBenefit package:Health benefitsRetirement benefitsPaid time offFlexible benefitsForums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)