Network Data Engineer- Cisco meraki

Tata Consultancy Services; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services in Chennai, Tamil Nadu invites a senior network engineer with 8+ years of experience to drive network engineering, data analysis, and Meraki-driven automation. The role focuses on designing, configuring, and optimizing Cisco Meraki deployments across switches, APs, MX devices, and SD-WAN, with deep familiarity in monitoring and API-driven integration.

The ideal candidate will analyze large datasets, implement Python-based scripts for reporting, and collaborate with ITSM

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in network engineering and data analysis.
• Hands-on with Meraki Dashboard configuration (Switching, Wireless, Security & SD-WAN).
• Experience with network monitoring and telemetry tools (SNMP, NetFlow, Syslog).
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, VLANs, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP basics).
• Experience with automation and scripting (Python) for data extraction and reporting.
• Exposure to REST APIs and Meraki APIs for automation and integration.
• Ability to analyze large volumes of network data and derive actionable insights.
• Familiarity with ITSM processes (Incident, Change, Problem Management).
• Manage and configure Cisco Meraki network infrastructure (Switches, APs, MX).
• Extract, analyze, and interpret network data using Meraki APIs and monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation scripts for network health checks, configuration validation, and performance reporting.
• Perform proactive monitoring and troubleshooting of network performance, connectivity, and latency.
• Collaborate with EUC, Security, and Cloud teams for integrated solutions.
• Maintain documentation for network architecture, configurations, and RCA reports.
• Support governance reporting and KPI tracking (uptime, latency, packet loss).

Skills

Network engineering

Data analysis

Cisco Meraki

Python scripting

REST APIs

Tools

Meraki Dashboard

SNMP

NetFlow

Syslog

REST APIs

Job description

Role & responsibilities

8+ years of experience in network engineering and data analysis, with strong exposure to Cisco Meraki environments

Hands-on experience with:

Meraki Dashboard configuration (Switching, Wireless, Security & SD-WAN)

Network monitoring and telemetry tools (SNMP, NetFlow, Syslog)

Strong understanding of:

TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, VLANs, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP basics)

Network performance tuning and troubleshooting methodologies

Experience with automation and scripting (Python preferred) for data extraction and reporting

Exposure to REST APIs and Meraki APIs for automation and integration

Ability to analyze large volumes of network data and derive actionable insights

Familiarity with ITSM processes (Incident, Change, Problem Managementexperience in network engineering and data analysis, with strong exposure to Cisco Meraki environments)

Hands-on experience with:

Meraki Dashboard configuration (Switching, Wireless, Security & SD-WAN)

Network monitoring and telemetry tools (SNMP, NetFlow, Syslog)

Strong understanding of:

TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, VLANs, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP basics)

Network performance tuning and troubleshooting methodologies

Experience with automation and scripting (Python preferred) for data extraction and reporting

Exposure to REST APIs and Meraki APIs for automation and integration

Ability to analyze large volumes of network data and derive actionable insights

Familiarity with ITSM processes (Incident, Change, Problem Management)

Manage and configure Cisco Meraki network infrastructure (Switches, APs, MX Security Appliances)

Extract, analyze, and interpret network data using Meraki APIs and monitoring tools

Develop automation scripts for:

Network health checks

Configuration validation

Performance reporting

Perform proactive monitoring and troubleshooting of:

Network performance issues

Connectivity and latency concerns

Implement and optimize SD-WAN, VPN, and security policies

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (EUC, Security, Cloud teams) for integrated solutions

Maintain documentation for network architecture, configurations, and RCA reports

Support governance reporting and KPI tracking (uptime, latency, packet loss, etc.)