Senior Network Engineer

Role: Senior Network Engineer

Position Type: Permanent

Location: Hyderabad / Bangalore (Work from office)

PRIMARY DUTIES include but not limited to:

Implementation Triage & Technical Escalation

Serve as the lead escalation point for complex deployment issues during the Cisco‑to‑Fortinet/Juniper migration.

Troubleshoot advanced problems involving Fortinet firewalls, Juniper switches, Juniper access points, and legacy Cisco devices during cutovers.

Support field technicians and implementation teams with real‑time guidance, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions.

Change Control & Governance (ServiceNow)

Own the full lifecycle of network‑related change controls within ServiceNow.

Create and review change requests with a focus on accuracy, risk mitigation, and compliance.

Maintain high standards of operational discipline and audit readiness.

Network Engineering & Migration Execution

Lead configuration, deployment, and optimization of:

Fortinet firewalls (policies, VPNs, SD‑WAN, HA, segmentation).

Juniper switches (EX/QFX series, VLANs, routing, security policies).

Juniper access points and wireless controllers.

Oversee migration activities including device staging, configuration validation, cutover support, and post‑deployment tuning.

Ensure consistent application of templates, standards, and best practices across all branch refresh activities.

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

Maintain detailed documentation of network designs, migration procedures, and configuration standards.

Identify recurring issues and drive long‑term improvements to deployment processes and network architecture.

Contribute to playbooks, runbooks, and knowledge‑sharing materials for engineering and field teams

COMPETENCIES:

Industry certifications such as Fortinet NSE, Juniper JNCIS/JNCIP, or equivalent.

Experience with large‑scale network refresh or transformation programs.

Familiarity with automation tools (Python, Ansible) for configuration and operational tasks.

Knowledge of SD‑WAN, Zero Trust, or cloud‑integrated network architectures.

Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management abilities.

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Ability to lead under pressure and make sound technical decisions.

Collaborative mindset with a focus on mentoring and team development.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Extensive hands‑on experience with Fortinet firewalls (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer).

Strong expertise with Juniper switches and Juniper wireless solutions.

Solid understanding of Cisco networking to support migration and troubleshooting during the transition.

Proven experience managing change controls in ServiceNow.

Strong troubleshooting skills across routing, switching, wireless, and security domains.

Ability to lead technical triage in fast‑paced, multi‑site deployment environments.

📩 Interested candidates may share their updated resumes to:

bhargavi.chegireddy@neweratech.com