Senior Network Engineer

Koch; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Technologies Infrastructure in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design and deliver enterprise LAN, Wireless, and secure connectivity solutions, aligned with global architecture standards.

You will drive end-to-end network projects, work with stakeholders, and participate in automation and health monitoring to build scalable, resilient networks for Koch's global operations.

Qualifications

• 8–14+ years of experience in enterprise networking with strong delivery/project execution exposure.
• Hands-on experience with LAN and Wireless in large enterprise or global environments.
• Proven experience delivering complex network projects end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise network projects covering LAN, Wireless, and SD‑WAN technologies.
• Perform network scoping, solution design, and implementation aligned with approved architecture standards.
• Create and review HLDs, LLDs, BOMs & Runbooks, implementation plans, and handover documentation.
• Drive Network Refresh, EOL/EOS remediation, and technology modernization initiatives.
• Ensure solutions meet performance, scalability, resiliency, standard and security requirements.
• Coordinate with internal customers, project managers, and global stakeholders.

Skills

OSPF/BGP

Cisco IOS

Cisco switches/routers

WAN/LAN

NAC ISE

SD-WAN

Automation (Ansible, Python)

Troubleshooting

Tools

Cisco IOS/IOS-XE

Meraki

Palo Alto/ Fortinet

NAC ISE

Job description

Your Job

As a Senior Network Engineer at Koch, you will play a key role in delivering enterprise‑grade network solutions across LAN, Wireless, and secure connectivity environments. This role is highly delivery‑focused, requiring deep hands‑on engineering capability, strong customer engagement skills, and the ability to execute complex network programs aligned with global architecture standards. You will help build scalable, resilient, and secure network foundations that enable Koch’s global businesses to transform and grow.

Your Job

As a Senior Network Engineer at Koch, you will play a key role in delivering enterprise‑grade network solutions across LAN, Wireless, and secure connectivity environments. This role is highly delivery‑focused, requiring deep hands‑on engineering capability, strong customer engagement skills, and the ability to execute complex network programs aligned with global architecture standards. You will help build scalable, resilient, and secure network foundations that enable Koch’s global businesses to transform and grow.

Our Team

You will join the Koch Technologies Infrastructure team, which provides reliable, flexible, and secure connectivity solutions that power enterprise transformation. Our team manages core networking, wireless, network security, datacenter networking, load balancing, endpoint security, and enterprise monitoring. We are focused on talent development, automation, proactive management, security‑by‑design, and building a service‑oriented organization that continuously improves.

What You Will Do

Network Design & Delivery

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of enterprise network projects covering LAN, Wireless, and SD‑WAN technologies.
• Perform network scoping, solution design, and implementation aligned with approved architecture standards.
• Create and review HLDs, LLDs, BOMs & Runbooks, implementation plans, and handover documentation.
• Drive Network Refresh, EOL/EOS remediation, and technology modernization initiatives.
• Ensure solutions meet performance, scalability, resiliency, standard and security requirements.

LAN & Wireless Engineering

• Deliver enterprise campus LAN solutions using Cisco (Catalyst or Meraki) switching platforms.
• Design and implement Enterprise wireless networks including Wi‑Fi 5/6/6E, high‑density environments, and site readiness.
• Working knowledge with NAC solutions (Cisco ISE) for wired and wireless access control.
• Support wired/wireless troubleshooting during deployment and stabilization phases.

SD‑WAN & Secure Connectivity (Good to have/Working knowledge)

• Design and implement SD‑WAN solutions.
• Collaborate with security teams on secure connectivity patterns, firewall integration, and segmentation.

Automation & Quality Improvement

• Contribute to network automation and standardization efforts (Ansible, templates, APIs, or vendor tools).
• Identify delivery inefficiencies and drive process, quality, and documentation improvements.
• Participate in design reviews, quality checks, and peer mentoring.

Stakeholder & Vendor Engagement

• Work directly with internal customers, project managers, and global stakeholders.
• Coordinate with OEMs, ISPs, and system integrators for implementation and issue resolution.
• Provide clear communication on project status, risks, and dependencies.

Experience

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 8 – 14+ years of experience in enterprise networking with strong delivery/project execution exposure.
• Hands‑on experience with LAN and Wireless in large enterprise or global environments.
• Proven experience delivering complex network projects end‑to‑end.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of Routing and Switching (OSPF, BGP preferred; QoS fundamentals).
• Understanding on implementing a strong Wireless Network
• Hands‑on experience with Cisco IOS/IOS‑XE, enterprise switches, and routers.
• Working knowledge with SD‑WAN technologies (Cisco SD‑WAN, Meraki, Fortinet, Versa, etc.).
• Working knowledge of firewalls (Palo Alto or Fortinet preferred).
• Experience with Cisco ISE / NAC for wired and wireless access.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and observability tools.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Security, PCNSE, Fortinet NSE, Cisco SD‑WAN Specialist
• Exposure to network automation (Python, Ansible, DevNet concepts).
• Experience with OT / Industrial / Process Control Networks (PCN).
• An open-minded individual who embraces challenges positively, KOCH Fit.
• Experience working in global delivery or follow‑the‑sun models.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.