Tech S And T-Network Engineer -Manager-GDSN02

EY; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Manager – Network Infrastructure with 12–14 years of hands-on experience in network consulting, design and implementation. The role requires strong fundamentals in OSI/TCP/IP, and expertise across OSPF/BGP, MPLS, VLANs, VxLAN and VPNs with cloud networking on Azure, AWS and GCP.

Certifications such as CCNP/JNCIP/PCNSE are valued; CCIE is a plus. You will lead client engagements, guide teams, and drive end-to-end networking solutions including SD-WAN, virtualization, automation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, IT, ECE or a related field.
• 12–14 years of hands‑on experience in network consulting, advisory, design, & implementation.
• Must have professional certifications such as CCNP, JNCIP, PCNSE, or equivalent; CCIE or other expert-level certifications are a plus.

Skills

Networking basics

Network protocols

Cloud networking

Vendor devices

SASE tech

Security basics

SD-WAN

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/EE

Tools

Cisco devices

Juniper devices

Arista devices

Aruba devices

Job description

Job Description:

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Role: Manager – Network Infrastructure

Exp. Req.: 12–14 Years

Preference for early joiners (within 30 days)

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, IT, ECE or a related field.
• 12–14 years of hands‑on experience in network consulting, advisory, design, & implementation.
• Must have professional certifications such as CCNP, JNCIP, PCNSE, or equivalent; CCIE or other expert-level certifications are a plus.

Core Technical Skills:

• Strong grasp of networking fundamentals: OSI & TCP/IP models, Layer 2 & Layer 3 technologies.
• Deep expertise in key network protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VLANs, VxLAN, VPNs, etc.
• Strong expertise in cloud networking across public cloud such as Azure, AWS & GCP, including hands‑on experience like VNet peering, Transit Gateway, VPN Gateway, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute & cloud‑native firewalls.
• Experience with major vendors e.g. Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Aruba etc.
• Good understanding of SASE technologies
• Proficiency in network security : Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Load Balancers.

Modern Network Practices:

• Strong hands‑on experience with SD‑WAN, network virtualization, cloud networking, SDDC, SDN & network automation.
• Good to have knowledge of Ansible & Terraform for automation.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills in English.
• Ability to lead teams, engage with clients & drive end-to-end solutions.

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