Network Engineer (Fixed Term Contract)

Carnation Infotech; Hyderabad, Pune District; Hybrid; INR 2.000.000 - 3.000.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Carnation Infotech Pvt Ltd. is seeking an experienced Enterprise Network Engineer to design, implement and operate Cisco SD-WAN solutions. You will work with WAN/LAN, routing, and switching fundamentals, and leverage DNA Center for assurance and templates.

Strong scripting and automation using Python, Ansible, REST APIs, Git, and Jinja2 are required. Experience with monitoring tools like ThousandEyes and NetBox is a plus. Collaboration with stakeholders and maintaining high availability are key.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years in enterprise network engineering with WAN/LAN, routing and switching fundamentals.
• Hands-on Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) design and operations experience.
• Experience with Cisco DNA Center (Assurance, Templates, SWIM, PnP) and ThousandEyes or similar monitoring.

Aufgaben

• Design, implement, and operate SD-WAN solutions across complex enterprise networks.
• Automate network changes using Python, Ansible, REST APIs and Git/Jinja2 templating.
• Ensure QoS, security, segmentation and high availability; document and report progress.
• Collaborate with stakeholders; manage issues and drive rapid resolution.

Kenntnisse

Cisco SD-WAN

DNA Center

ThousandEyes

Python

Ansible

REST APIs

Git

Jinja2

QoS

Network security

High availability

Scripting

Tools

NetBox

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description:

Required Skills & Experience:

8+ years of enterprise network engineering experience. Strong WAN, LAN, routing, and switching fundamentals. Hands-on Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) design and operations experience. Experience with Cisco DNA Center (Assurance, Templates, SWIM, PnP).Experience with ThousandEyes or equivalent digital experience monitoring platforms. Strong knowledge of: Python Ansible REST APIsGitJinja2Good understanding of: QoS Network security fundamentals Segmentation High availability architectures Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

CCNP Enterprise CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure / Enterprise Automation Cisco DevNet ThousandEyes certification SD-WAN Specialist certification Exposure to AWS, Azure, SASE, and Cisco ISE. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Network Source of Truth tools such as NetBox.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Network availability and reduction in major incidents.MTTD/MTTR improvement through ThousandEyes and DNAC Assurance.Percentage of automated and template-driven network changes.Configuration compliance and standardization coverage.On-time delivery of SD-WAN initiatives and technology adoption milestones.Number of proof-of-concepts successfully converted into production deployments.

Soft SkillsOwnership and accountability.Analytical and problem-solving mindset.Strong verbal and written communication.Collaboration and stakeholder management.Continuous learning and innovation mindset.

Required Skills & Experience8+ years in enterprise network engineering; strong WAN, LAN, routing and switching fundamentals.Hands-on Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) design and operations.Working experience with Cisco DNA Center (assurance, templates, SWIM, PnP).Experience with ThousandEyes or similar digital experience monitoring tools.Scripting and automation skills (Python, Ansible, REST APIs, Git, Jinja2 templating).Solid knowledge of QoS, network security basics, segmentation and high-availability design.

Strong troubleshooting, documentation and stakeholder communication skills.

Preferred Certifications:

CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise/Automation, Cisco DevNet, ThousandEyes or SD-WAN specialist certifications. Exposure to cloud networking (AWS, Azure), SASE and ISE. Experience with CI/CD pipelines for network changes and network source-of-truth tools (e.g., NetBox).

Key Performance Indicators Network availability and reduction in major incidents MTTD / MTTR improvement through ThousandEyes and DNAC assurance%of network changes automated and template-driven Configuration compliance and standardization coverage On-time delivery of SD-WAN and technology adoption milestones Number of POCs converted to production

Soft Skills Ownership, analytical thinking, clear communication, collaboration and a continuous-learning mindset.

Mandatory Skills: Checkpoint Security Implement & Maintain

Experience: 5-8 Years .