Network Engineer -SD WAN Implementation

Accenture; Pune District; Presencial; INR 2.800.000 - 4.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Accenture PLC in Pune invites an experienced Network Engineer with 8-10 years of hands-on expertise to manage enterprise-grade networking and security infrastructure. The role focuses on ensuring availability, performance, reliability, and security across firewalls, load balancers, routers, switches, SD‑WAN, and Meraki devices.

Ideal candidates will troubleshoot complex issues, drive improvements in network operations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable

Formación

• 8–10 years of enterprise networking experience.
• Hands-on with firewalls (Cisco/Fortinet/Palo Alto) and load balancers (F5/NetScaler).
• Experience across routers/switches, SD-WAN, and wireless tech.
• Self-driven, able to work independently.
• CCNP or CISSP preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and support customer network infrastructure including firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers, and wireless APs.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Cisco, Fortinet, and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Administer and optimize F5 and NetScaler load balancers for high availability.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Cisco devices across core/edge/data centre.
• Deploy Cisco SD‑WAN and Meraki devices; design and deploy data centre networks.
• Participate in network design, testing, documentation, and improvements.
• Provide Level 3 support for escalations with OEMs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams; maintain configuration records.
• Ensure adherence to quality control standards and inspection protocols.

Conocimientos

Enterprise networking concepts

Troubleshooting

Network security principles

Technical documentation

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in IT/Networking

CCNP or equivalent certification

Herramientas

Cisco firewalls

Fortinet firewalls

Palo Alto firewalls

F5 load balancer

NetScaler load balancer

Cisco Meraki

SD-WAN

Descripción del empleo

Network Engineer Summary

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer with 8-10 years of relevant experience in managing and supporting enterprise-grade network and security infrastructure. The role is responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, reliability, and security of customer networks, with hands‑on expertise across firewalls, load balancers, routers, switches, SD‑WAN, and wireless technologies. The ideal candidate is self‑driven, capable of working independently, and experienced in troubleshooting complex technical issues and improving network operations and service delivery.

Roles & Responsibilities

Manage and support customer network infrastructure, including firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers, and wireless access points. Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Cisco, Fortinet, and Palo Alto firewalls. Administer and optimize F5 and NetScaler load balancers to support high availability and performance. Maintain and troubleshoot Cisco routers and switches across core, edge, production, and data centre environments. Deploy and manage Cisco SD‑WAN solutions and Cisco Meraki routers, switches, and access points. Design and deploy networking solutions across data centre environments. Participate in network design, implementation, testing, documentation, and continuous improvement activities. Provide Level 3 support for escalated network incidents and coordinate with OEMs and vendors as required. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of network services. Maintain accurate records of network configurations, incidents, troubleshooting activities, and resolutions. Ensure adherence to applicable quality control standards and inspection protocols.

Professional & Technical Skills

Strong understanding of enterprise networking concepts, terminology, protocols, and security principles. Hands‑on expertise with Cisco, Fortinet, and Palo Alto firewalls. Practical experience with F5 and NetScaler load balancers. Strong working knowledge of Cisco routers, switches, SD‑WAN, and Cisco Meraki solutions. Proven experience managing production, core, edge, wireless, and data centre network infrastructure. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills. Effective communication, stakeholder coordination, and technical documentation skills. Familiarity with quality control, inspection methodologies, and process optimization in network operations.

Additional Information

Minimum 8‑10 years of relevant experience in enterprise networking. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and perform effectively under pressure. Willingness and ability to work in shifts. Certifications such as CCNP, CISSP, or equivalent are preferred. Fifteen years of full‑time education is mandatory.