Senior Network Engineer – SD-WAN Platform & Infrastructure

Telstra Global Business Services LLP.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related pay

Learning programs access

Global presence across 22 countries

Relocation support across India

Insurance benefits (medical, life)

Job summary

Telstra Corporation in Bengaluru seeks an experienced Senior Network Engineer to own the end‑to‑end lifecycle of Cisco SD‑WAN platforms (Viptela) and drive platform modernization within our SD‑WAN Engineering team.

You will work closely with teams across Australia and beyond, expanding our technology landscape with Fortinet and Palo Alto, while delivering reliable, secure networking solutions and automation.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of networking experience in enterprise or service provider environments.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) platforms.
• Deep knowledge of SD-WAN controllers, management systems, and control plane operations.
• Advanced networking skills across BGP, OSPF, VRF, IPsec, MPLS, QoS, DNS, and NAT.
• Experience with platform lifecycles, upgrades, root cause analysis, and operational excellence.
• Working knowledge of automation technologies including Python, REST APIs, Git, and IaC concepts.
• Certifications such as CCNP Enterprise, Cisco SD-WAN Specialist, CCIE, Fortinet NSE.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of Cisco SD‑WAN platforms, including upgrades, migrations, security remediation, and platform modernization.
• Support the introduction and integration of new SD‑WAN technologies (Fortinet, Palo Alto).
• Provide deep technical troubleshooting and Level4 engineering support for complex incidents.
• Design and support platform integrations, APIs, and automation solutions that improve operational efficiency and customer experience.
• Enhance reliability, security, monitoring, and service assurance across critical SD‑WAN infrastructure.
• Collaborate with product, architecture, security, and operations teams to deliver scalable networking solutions.
• Contribute to engineering standards, documentation, governance, and technical leadership across the domain.

Skills

Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela)

BGP

OSPF

Automation with Python

REST APIs

Networking troubleshooting

Education

CCNP Enterprise

Cisco SD-WAN Specialist

CCIE

Fortinet NSE

Tools

Git

IaC concepts

Python

Viptela

Fortinet FortiGate

Palo Alto

Job description

Employment Type Permanent Closing Date 12 Nov 2026 11:59pm Job Title Senior Network Engineer – SD-WAN Platform & Infrastructure

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our SD‑WAN Engineering team, responsible for the design, operation, security, modernization, and lifecycle management of Telstra's SD‑WAN platforms.

This is a highly technical, hands‑on role focused on Cisco SD‑WAN (Viptela), platform engineering, automation, and operational excellence.

This role is primarily focused on Cisco SD‑WAN (Viptela) and will also support the introduction and integration of new SD‑WAN technologies such as Fortinet and Palo Alto.

While Cisco SD‑WAN remains the current focus, we are expanding our technology landscape to include Fortinet, Palo Alto, and other leading SD‑WAN platforms.

Working closely with engineering teams in Australia and internationally, you will play a key role in evolving Telstra's SD‑WAN capabilities, enhancing platform resilience, and supporting next‑generation Network-as-a‑Platform initiatives.

What We Offer

• Performance-related pay
• Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up
• Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business.
• Up to 26 weeks maternity leave provided to the birth mother with benefits for all child births
• Up to 16 weeks paid paternity leave provided to the non‑birthing partners
• Employees are entitled to 21 paid annual leaves per calendar year
• Eligible employees are entitled to 12 days of paid sick / casual leave per calendar year
• Relocation support options across India, from junior to senior positions within the company
• Receive insurance benefits such as medical, accidental and life insurances

What You’ll Do

• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of Cisco SD‑WAN platforms, including upgrades, migrations, security remediation, and platform modernization.
• Support the introduction and integration of new SD‑WAN technologies (such as Fortinet, Palo Alto)
• Provide deep technical troubleshooting and Level4 engineering support for complex incidents.
• Design and support platform integrations, APIs, and automation solutions that improve operational efficiency and customer experience.
• Enhance reliability, security, monitoring, and service assurance across critical SD‑WAN infrastructure.
• Collaborate with product, architecture, security, and operations teams to deliver scalable networking solutions.
• Contribute to engineering standards, documentation, governance, and technical leadership across the domain.

What We’re Looking For

• 9+ years of networking experience in enterprise or service provider environments.
• Strong hands‑on expertise with Cisco SD‑WAN (Viptela) platforms.
• Deep knowledge of SD‑WAN controllers, management systems, and control plane operations.
• Advanced networking skills across BGP, OSPF, VRF, IPsec, MPLS, QoS, DNS, and NAT.
• Experience managing platform lifecycles, upgrades, root cause analysis, and operational excellence.
• Working knowledge of automation technologies including Python, REST APIs, Git, and Infrastructure‑as‑Code concepts.
• Strong problem‑solving, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
• Nice to Have Experience with VeloCloud, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Juniper, or Meraki technologies.
• Cloud networking experience across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Exposure to AIOps, observability, telemetry, and network automation.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNP Enterprise, Cisco SD‑WAN Specialist, CCIE, Fortinet NSE, or cloud networking certifications.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to work on a mission‑critical SD‑WAN platform, influence its future direction, and collaborate with experienced engineers and product leaders across the business. We're looking for someone who combines deep Cisco SD‑WAN expertise with a willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute across a broad networking landscape.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity is more than a policy – it’s how we thrive We know diverse teams deliver better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported — regardless of gender, background, or ability. We strongly encourage women and gender-diverse people to apply and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements or adjustments to the recruitment process.

Our Culture

We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. From our earliest days in the Postmaster General’s Office to the Australian icon we are today, the heart of Telstra has never changed. We’ve always been committed to being a great place to work as we make the world a better place too. Working at Telstra, we all have a why. Whether it’s endless career opportunities, an amazing work‑life balance or being able to make a difference, we all know why we’re motivated to be our best here. Our people find purpose and pride in being part of Telstra, because we support the things that matter most.

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