Networking Advisor

NTT DATA, Inc.; Uttar Pradesh; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA seeks a Senior Network Engineer/SME to support enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure in India. You will design, implement, and optimize routing and switching, and manage F5 load balancer configurations for mission-critical environments.

The role requires 8+ years of hands-on experience with enterprise networks, familiarity with ITIL/Change Management, and strong communication skills to engage with stakeholders across the business and tech teams. A 24x7 on-call rotation is included.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience supporting and managing enterprise LAN/WAN network infrastructures.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Routing & Switching technologies in large enterprise environments.
• Strong expertise in Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, including: VLANs, STP/RSTP/MSTP, HSRP/VRRP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP.
• Hands-on experience administering, configuring, and troubleshooting F5 Load Balancers (Required).
• Strong knowledge of network troubleshooting methodologies and performance optimization.
• Experience supporting mission-critical production environments.
• Familiarity with ITIL and Change Management processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Senior Network Engineer/SME supporting enterprise network infrastructure and operations.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for complex network incidents across LAN and WAN environments.
• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize enterprise Routing & Switching solutions.
• Administer, support, and troubleshoot F5 load balancing and application delivery solutions.
• Participate in network deployments, upgrades, maintenance activities, and infrastructure improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with project managers, business stakeholders, and cross-functional technology teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Own and document escalated support tickets and service requests through resolution using ServiceNow or similar ticketing platforms.
• Ensure network configurations comply with established standards, policies, and change management processes.
• Participate in root cause analysis, network performance monitoring, and operational reporting.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and support a 24x7 production environment.
• Demonstrate strong communication, presentation, and customer service skills while working with technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Routing & Switching

LAN/WAN

Network Troubleshooting

F5 Load Balancers

ITIL & Change Management

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Tools

F5 Load Balancers

ServiceNow

Job description

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization.

We are currently seeking a Networking Advisor to join our team in India, Uttar Pradesh (IN-UP), India (IN).

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Senior Network Engineer/SME supporting enterprise network infrastructure and operations.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for complex network incidents across LAN and WAN environments.
• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize enterprise Routing & Switching solutions.
• Administer, support, and troubleshoot F5 load balancing and application delivery solutions.
• Participate in network deployments, upgrades, maintenance activities, and infrastructure improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with project managers, business stakeholders, and cross-functional technology teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Own and document escalated support tickets and service requests through resolution using ServiceNow or similar ticketing platforms.
• Ensure network configurations comply with established standards, policies, and change management processes.
• Participate in root cause analysis, network performance monitoring, and operational reporting.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and support a 24x7 production environment.
• Demonstrate strong communication, presentation, and customer service skills while working with technical and non-technical audiences.

Basic Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience supporting and managing enterprise LAN/WAN network infrastructures.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Routing & Switching technologies in large enterprise environments.
• Strong expertise in Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, including:
  • VLANs
  • STP/RSTP/MSTP
  • HSRP/VRRP
  • OSPF
  • BGP
  • EIGRP
• Hands-on experience administering, configuring, and troubleshooting F5 Load Balancers (Required).
• Strong knowledge of network troubleshooting methodologies and performance optimization.
• Experience supporting mission-critical production environments.
• Familiarity with ITIL and Change Management processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Highly Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Cisco and Aruba networking solutions.
• Experience supporting enterprise wireless environments.
• Experience with Riverbed technologies.
• Experience with Cisco Nexus platforms.
• Technical Lead or SME experience in enterprise network environments.
• Experience working in 24x7 operational support organizations.
• Strong documentation, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners.NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees.

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