Lead Network Engineer - SD-WAN & AIOps Specialist

Epam Systems; Pune District, Chennai, Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Epam Systems seeks a Lead Network Engineer specialized in SD-WAN and AIOps to drive Cisco SD-WAN platform integration, telemetry and automation across enterprise and cloud environments.

You will design end-to-end Cisco SD-WAN architecture, implement ZTP/PnP templates, and manage multi-cloud connectivity. Strong automation, observability, and security-by-design focus are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement end-to-end Cisco SD-WAN architecture management (vManage, vSmart, vBond, cEdge/vEdge).
• Drive Zero-Touch Provisioning and Plug-and-Play templates for scalable deployments.
• Configure multicloud connectivity with Cisco Cloud OnRamp for SaaS/IaaS.
• Maintain uptime by managing certificates, snapshots, and automated upgrades.
• Integrate AI/Ops frameworks within DNA Center and ThousandEyes for observability.
• Automate Day-0 to Day-N tasks using Python, Ansible, and Terraform via Cisco SDKs/APIs.
• Leverage telemetry, NetFlow and logs to forecast capacity and optimize bandwidth.
• Apply Security-by-Design with SASE, micro-segmentation and policy controls.
• Configure and troubleshoot BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IPsec/GRE as needed.

Skills

Python scripting

REST API integration

Ansible

Terraform

AIOps/observability

Linux

Docker/KVM

Cisco SD-WAN

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

vManage (Cisco SD-WAN Manager)

vSmart

vBond

cEdge/vEdge

Cisco ThousandEyes

Grafana

Dynatrace

Wireshark

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Design 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 facilities
• Configure Cisco Cloud OnRamp for SaaS and IaaS to deliver optimized application path selection and multi-cloud connectivity
• Maintain service uptime guidelines by managing control component certificates, on-demand snapshots, and automated software upgrades
• Integrate AI/ML capability frameworks within Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center) and Cisco ThousandEyes to establish deep visibility and predictive problem mitigation
• Automate Day-0 to Day-N configuration tasks using Python, Ansible, and Terraform via Cisco SDKs and REST APIs
• Leverage telemetry data, NetFlow, and streaming logs to build predictive baselines, optimize bandwidth usage, and forecast capacity
• Embed Security-by-Design principles using application-aware routing, micro-segmentation, zones, and centralized SASE structures
• Configure and troubleshoot complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 policies, including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, BFD, QoS, and IPsec/GRE encapsulation

Requirements

• 8–12 years of total experience, including 5+ years of hands‑on Cisco SD-WAN engineering and 3+ years of automation and observability experience
• Knowledge 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 Terraform
• Expertise in AIOps, event correlation, telemetry, and observability tools including ThousandEyes, Grafana, and Dynatrace
• Proficiency in utilizing Linux, Docker/KVM hypervisors, and programming environments to interact with system APIs
• Familiarity with packet capture analysis (Wireshark) and core services such as DHCP, DNS, PKI, and AAA/RADIUS security
• Background in managing enterprise-grade Cisco routing/switching environments, with at least 2–3 years focused on Cisco SD-WAN solutions and network automation
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Nice to have

• Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise SD‑WAN Implementation (ENSDWI)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise)
• Cisco Certified DevNet Associate / Professional