Site Reliability Engineer (Network Observability & ASN)

Aviz Networks; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviz Networks is seeking an SRE Network Engineer in Hyderabad, India. This role focuses on network engineering with automation, supporting pre- and post-deployment validation. The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of experience, strong skills in Python or Go, and a solid understanding of network protocols. The role requires collaboration with engineering teams to ensure reliable networking for clients, adhering to Service Level Agreement KPIs and delivering effective customer support.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of support and troubleshooting experience, ideally with customer interaction/facing.
• Configuration and operational expertise with network switches/routing platforms.
• Experience solving problems in large-scale network environments with overlay technologies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in support activities, pre‑ and post‑deployment validation, and troubleshooting.
• Code for automation of operational platforms running SONiC.
• Integrate and manage tools to support infrastructure‑as‑code principles.

Skills

Python

Go

Ruby

Ansible

Chef

Terraform

BGP

OSPF

VXLAN

EVPN

Education

BS in Computer Science or related degree

Tools

Wireshark

Spirent

IXIA

Job description

About Aviz Networks

Aviz Networks is an AI‑driven networking company helping enterprises and service providers accelerate adoption of SONiC, open networking, and AI‑powered operations. Backed by Cisco Investments and integrated with NVIDIA Spectrum‑X, Aviz enables customers to standardize, simplify, and future‑prove their network infrastructure.

Position Overview

AVIZ is looking for a SRE Network Engineer to join our support team specializing in network engineering with a curious drive toward automation. You will participate in all aspects of support, pre‑ and post‑deployment validation, and deliver reliable networking for our clients and partners. The primary Network Operating System running on the switches is SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud), which allows the same software stack to run across hardware and ASICs from different switch vendors.

Responsibilities

• Participate in support activities, pre‑ and post‑deployment validation, and troubleshooting to ensure reliable networking for clients and partners.
• Code using languages such as Python, Go, or Ruby for automation of operational platforms running SONiC.
• Integrate and manage tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Terraform to support infrastructure‑as‑code principles.
• Collaborate with Engineering to resolve escalations and bugs; work closely with customers to isolate root causes and resolve issues.
• Maintain strict adherence to Service Level Agreement KPIs and support team processes.

Basic Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related degree.
• 7–10 years of support and troubleshooting experience, ideally with customer interaction/facing.
• Configuration and operational expertise with network switches/routing platforms running IOS, JunOS, or EOS.
• Experience solving problems in large‑scale network environments with overlay technologies such as BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, and EVPN.
• Strong computer science concepts and excellent knowledge of scripting methodologies.
• Deep network engineering and Linux knowledge, comfortable working with various network operating systems.
• Professional‑level communication and interpersonal skills with a passion for solving problems.
• Experience as a support team member for enterprise/service provider customers or NOCs.
• Knowledge of data center networking technologies and Linux TCP/IP networking.
• Resolve customer issues promptly and effectively.
• Work closely with Engineering to resolve escalations and bugs.
• Adherence to Service Level Agreement KPIs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background with open network products such as Mellanox switches, Cumulus Linux, Mellanox Onyx, or SONiC network operating systems.
• Linux and networking certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, RHCE (not mandatory).
• Provide necessary updates to management and field teams for high‑profile technical escalations.
• Assist in the development of knowledge articles, troubleshooting guides, and internal training.
• Proficient in analyzing data traces from protocol analyzers such as Wireshark.
• Experience with traffic generators such as Spirent and IXIA.

Visit us at www.aviznetworks.com