Senior Engineer - SDN

Ericsson GmbH; Dadri; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson Noida is seeking a seasoned networking specialist to manage enterprise network infrastructure. The role covers configuring Juniper/Fortigate devices, optimizing SDN deployments, and ensuring secure, scalable connectivity across cloud-native platforms.

You will work with OpenStack and Kubernetes environments, integrating CNI plugins like Multus and Calico, and automate tasks using Bash, Python, and Ansible.

Qualifications

• Extensive networking knowledge with Juniper and Fortigate switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Experience with SDN and Kubernetes networking plugins is essential.
• Automation skills in Bash, Python, and Ansible are required.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network devices for reliable connectivity.
• Work with Pluribus Networks and Extreme Network switches for scalable solutions.
• Deploy Ericsson SDN (ODL) with CNI plugins in Kubernetes environments.

Skills

Networking

SDN

Kubernetes networking

OpenStack

Automation (Bash, Python, Ansible)

Network security

4G/5G/enterprise networking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Tools

Zabbix

ZenOSS

Nagios

Job description

Join our Team

About this opportunity:

This opportunity involves managing and optimizing enterprise network infrastructure using Juniper and Fortigate devices, F5 load balancers, and advanced network switches. You will work with Software Defined Networking (SDN) technologies, Kubernetes networking plugins, and cloud platforms like OpenStack. The role requires automation skills with Bash, Python, and Ansible, along with 24x7 support and strong customer focus. It's ideal for someone passionate about modern networking and cloud-native technologies.

What you will do:

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network devices such as Juniper and Fortigate switches, routers, and firewalls to ensure reliable and secure connectivity.
• Work with Pluribus Networks and Extreme Network switches to implement scalable and high-performance network solutions.
• Deploy and manage SDN solutions like Ericsson SDN (ODL), integrating container networking interfaces (CNI) plugins like Multus, MACVLAN, and Calico within Kubernetes environments.

The skills you bring:

• Strong Networking Background (Juniper & Fortigate – Switches, Routers, Firewall)
• 10 to 15 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Network Products like Load Balancers (F5)
• Good Working knowledge of Pluribus Networks & Extreme Network Switches wit
• Good experience in Software Defined Networks like Ericsson SDN(ODL), CNI and Kubernetes plugin like Multus, MACVLAN, Calico
• Familiar with OpenStack/Kubernetes(Redhat)
• Knowledge of Tools like Zabbix, ZenOSS, Nagios Log Server
• Scripting Knowledge via Bash, Python, Ansible
• Ready for working in 24x7

All academic credentials must be from recognized and accredited institutions and are further subject to verification.

Why join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

What happens once you apply?

Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.

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