SME Network Engineer

Role Summary :

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Network Engineer with deep expertise in network design, implementation, and troubleshooting across complex enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco Routing & Switching, SD-WAN (Viptela), and Azure networking. The role involves collaborating with global teams, supporting enterprise-level network infrastructure, and ensuring high availability and security of network services.

Key Responsibilities :

Design, deploy, and support enterprise-level network infrastructure across data centers and cloud environments (Azure).

Manage, configure, and troubleshoot Palo Alto firewalls , Cisco routers / switches , and Viptela SD-WAN solutions.

Implement and maintain Azure networking components including VNets, NSGs, VPNs, and ExpressRoute.

Provide Level 3 (L3) support for escalated network incidents and change requests.

Participate in network optimization, capacity planning, and performance tuning.

Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices across network infrastructure.

Create and maintain network documentation, topology diagrams, and operational procedures.

Provide on-call support as required and collaborate with global teams in a 24x7 environment.

Must-Have Skills :

Palo Alto Firewalls : Minimum 6 years of relevant experience.

SD-WAN (Cisco Viptela) : 3–4 years of hands-on experience.

Azure Networking : Strong experience in design and troubleshooting.

Cisco Routing & Switching : 4–5 years of implementation and support experience.

Nice-to-Have Skills :

Aruba WLC or Cisco Meraki wireless experience.

Exposure to other firewall technologies (e.g., Fortinet, Check Point).

Scripting / automation experience (Python, Ansible) for network tasks.

Experience Required :

Total Experience : 10+ years

Relevant Experience :

Palo Alto : 6+ years

SD-WAN (Viptela) : 3–4 years

Cisco Routing & Switching : 4–5 years