Sr. Network Engineer

PRIME Research Brazil; Kolkata Metropolitan Area; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cision is seeking a Sr Network Engineer to design, implement, and operate reliable network infrastructure across cloud and on‑prem environments. You’ll work with Platform Engineering, SRE, and Security to deliver scalable, secure connectivity. Strong expertise in routing, Cisco, and automation is required.

You'll collaborate on capacity planning, performance optimization, and incident response, while ensuring robust network operations and policy compliance across multi‑cloud and hybrid setups.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in network engineering roles.
• CCNP or JNCIP Data Centre, Enterprise or Service Provider certification.
• Strong knowledge of routing protocols, network troubleshooting, and TCP/IP stack.
• Experience with Cisco networking platforms and VPN technologies.
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools and cloud networking.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and operate network infrastructure across cloud and on‑prem environments.
• Implement routing architectures (BGP, OSPF) and peering strategies.
• Manage hybrid networking (VPNs, Direct Connect) and inter‑region routing.
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco networking hardware.
• Develop network automation using Terraform and Ansible.
• Implement security controls and segmentation across networks.
• Contribute to capacity planning, performance optimization, and traffic analysis.
• Participate in incident response and RCA for network outages.

Skills

BGP & OSPF routing

Cisco networking

TCP/IP DNS NAT routing switching

Network automation (Terraform Ansible)

Cloud & Hybrid Networking

VPNs & Direct Connect

Observability & monitoring

Security segmentation & policies

Kubernetes CNI (Calico, Cilium)

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Cisco IOS

Job description

At Cision, we believe in empowering every individual to make an impact. Here, your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your unique perspective fuels our collective success. As part of our global team, you'll thrive in an environment that champions curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, all while making meaningful contributions to the brands we accelerate.

Join us in shaping the future of communication and building authentic connections that matter. Whether you're solving complex problems or driving bold innovations, your growth is our success, and together, we'll create the conversations of tomorrow.

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Job Summary:

We are seeking a Sr Network Engineer to design, implement, and operate highly reliable network infrastructure across both cloud and on-premises environments. This role requires strong expertise in networking, cloud architectures, and network automation. You will work as a key technical contributor within the Network Engineering team, implementing architectural designs, contributing to automation initiatives, and ensuring resilient, scalable, and secure connectivity across multiple environments. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Platform Engineering, SRE, and Security teams to deliver robust network infrastructure.

Technical Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments
• Implement and maintain routing architectures including BGP, OSPF, route policies, and peering strategies
• Implement and manage hybrid networking including VPNs, Direct Connect, and inter-region routing
• Manage and configure Cisco networking hardware
• Develop network automation using Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible)
• Implement network security controls including segmentation, firewall policies, and access management
• Participate in capacity planning, performance optimization, and traffic analysis
• Participate in incident response and root cause analysis for network-related outages
• Manage ISP connectivity including transit providers, private circuits, and carrier relationships

Required Skills And Experience

• 7+ years of experience in network engineering roles
• Relevant experience or certification (e.g. CCNP or JNCIP Data centre, Enterprise or Service provider)
• Strong knowledge of BGP, OSPF, routing policies, and network troubleshooting
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, NAT, routing, switching, and load balancing
• Hands-on experience with Cisco networking platforms
• Ability to troubleshoot layer 2 (ARP and MAC address tables as well as LACP and MC-LAG)
• Ability to troubleshoot DNS problems
• Experience with common network cabling
• Kubernetes CNI (Calico, Cilium)
• Cloud & Hybrid Networking
• Experience with hybrid cloud networking including site-to-site VPNs and private connectivity (AWS Direct Connect, GCP Interconnect)
• Understanding of cloud-native networking services (VPC, Transit Gateway, Cloud Router)
• Automation & Infrastructure-as-Code
• Working knowledge of Terraform for network infrastructure provisioning
• Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, or similar)
• Observability & Operations
• Experience implementing network monitoring and alerting systems
• Understanding of network performance metrics and logging
• Ability to create and maintain runbooks and documentation
• Security
• Experience implementing network security controls and segmentation
• Understanding of firewall management and security policies
• Familiarity with network access control concepts

Preferred Skills

• EVPN
• Experience with IPv6 rollout
• Juniper specific knowledge and experience
• Linux CLI

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