Senior Network Engineer

Tech Data APAC; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Data APAC in Chennai, India, is seeking an experienced network engineer to design, configure, and support complex regional networks spanning data, voice, storage, and security domains. The role emphasizes reliability, performance, and collaboration with vendors to optimize services.

Candidate will mentor junior engineers, maintain thorough documentation, and ensure project deadlines are met in a fast-paced global environment. On-site work and travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering or related field is required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Cisco DevNet Professional, CCNP Security, and CCNP Collaboration certifications are advantageous.
• Knowledge of state of the art tools and techniques to reduce network latency and optimize performance.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and implement complex regional network solutions across data, voice, storage and security domains.
• Provide full operational support for global and regional network services with escalation for complex issues.
• Maintain project organization and timely task tracking to meet deadlines.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.
• Update documentation with new findings.

Skills

Network engineering

Leadership

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Network Engineering or related field

Master’s/Postgraduate Degree in Network Engineering or related field

Cisco DevNet Professional

CCNP Security

CCNP Collaboration (2+ concentrations)

F5 Certified Technical Specialist

Job description

Job Purpose

Provides moderate design, full configuration, and full support for complex data, voice, storage, and/or video networks, which will include contact center and network security technology. Demonstrates subject matter expertise in at least one of these disciplines to be able to handle most design questions and all but the most challenging support issues in TD SYNNEX's complex global environment, while delivering exceptional responsiveness, quality and reliability. Makes effective use of all resources, including support contracts, to securely and effectively solve problems, and also provides technical guidance to more junior engineers. Proactively engages with vendors and partners to explore ways to further optimize TD SYNNEX services for reliability, performance and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Designs, configures, and implements complex regional network solutions to enable new business opportunities, support organic growth and M&A, and to implement and improve new application services. Solution components may include departmental switches, enterprise switches, routers, firewalls, VPN gateways, IP telephony, IVR, Automated CAll Distribution (ACD), SD-WAN appliances, WAN accelerators, Load balancers, and other network technologies. (55%)
• Provides full operational support for global and regional network services that provide customer access to revenue-generating applications and colleague access to systems used to run the comapny and support customers, with rare assistance from more senior engineers in mission critical and/or extremely complex situations. (20%)
• Ensures work is well-organized, and provides ongoing task tracking to ensure project deadlines are met (10%)
• Mentors and develops more junior engineers (10%)
• Updates documentation with new findings (5%)

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• 5 to 8 Years of relevant work experience.
• Master's / Postgraduate Degree with Network Engineering or Related Field of Study preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree with Network Engineering or Related field of study required.
• Other Education / Certifications: - Cisco Certified DevNet Professional, Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security, CCNP Collaboration w/2+ concentrations, F5 (or other load balancer) Certified Technical Specialist, Knowledge related to state of the art tools and techniques to reduce network latency and optimize network performance
• Able to execute instructions and to request clarification when needed.
• Able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Able to recognize and attend to important details with accuracy and efficiency.
• Able to communicate clearly and convey necessary information.
• Able to interact effectively with all levels of management.
• Possesses strong multi-cultural interpersonal skills.
• Possesses strong leadership skills with a willingness to lead, create new ideas, and be assertive.
• Possesses strong organizational and time management skills, driving tasks to completion.
• Able to constructively work under stress and pressure when faced with high workloads and deadlines.
• Able to maintain and promote social, ethical, and organizational standards in conducting internal and external business activities.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Able to build solid, effective working relationships with others.
• Able to exhibit ability to be sensitive to the needs, concerns, and feelings of others.
• Able to quickly learn new systems and technology.
• Able to use relevant computer system applications at an advanced level.

Working Conditions

• Consistent non-standard work or overtime as business requires.
• On-call availability required as necessary.
• Professional, office environment.
• Some travel required.

At Tech Data, a TD SYNNEX Company, our values guide everything we do: Together, We Own It, We Dare to Go, We Grow and Win, and above all, We Do the Right Thing. These principles shape how we work with each other, our partners, and our communities as we drive innovation and create lasting impact.

What's In It For You?

• Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.
• Grow Your Career: Accelerate your path to success (and keep up with the future) with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many more on-demand courses.
• Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Boost your financial, physical, and mental well-being through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: It's not just a phrase to us; valuing every voice is how we succeed. Join us in celebrating our global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer-to-peer conversations, and equitable growth and development opportunities.
• Make the Most of our Global Organization: Network with other new co-workers within your first 30 days through our onboarding program.
• Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.

We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a diverse team that represents and empowers a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. To support our diversity and inclusion efforts, we may ask for voluntary gender disclosure information. This data will be used solely to improve our hiring practices and ensure fair treatment for all candidates.