Network Engineer SD WAN Ops

Accenture; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture PLC is seeking an experienced Network Engineer with 8–10 years in enterprise networking. The role focuses on availability, performance, reliability, and security across customer networks, including firewalls, load balancers, routers, switches, SD‑WAN, and wireless technologies.

You will manage and optimize Cisco, Fortinet, and Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco SD‑WAN and Meraki solutions, and coordinate with vendors to maintain high-availability network services.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of enterprise networking experience.
• Hands-on with Cisco, Fortinet, and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Experience with F5 and NetScaler load balancers.
• Experience with Cisco SD‑WAN and Meraki solutions.
• Ability to manage core, edge, data centre networks, and troubleshooting.

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 for high availability.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Cisco routers and switches across data centre environments.
• Design and deploy networking solutions across data centre environments.
• Participate in network design, implementation, testing, documentation, and continuous improvement.
• Provide Level 3 support for escalated incidents and coordinate with OEMs and vendors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver network services.

Skills

Enterprise networking

Firewall management

Troubleshooting

SD-WAN

Network optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

CCNP certification

CISSP certification

Tools

F5

NetScaler

Cisco Meraki

Cisco IOS/NX-OS

Job description

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.