Network Engineer – Specialist

Role Overview

• Functions as the highest technical escalation point within the global Network Operations Center
• Provides advanced troubleshooting, architecture-level insight, and deep subject matter expertise across complex, multi-vendor network infrastructures
• Leads root-cause analysis and oversees major incidents
• Influences network design standards and partners with engineering teams to drive stability, scalability, and operational excellence
• Acts as the final escalation point for all high-severity incidents, providing advanced packet analysis, protocol decoding, and cross-platform correlation
• Performs deep-dive RCA, producing engineering-quality post-incident documentation and recommending long-term corrective actions
• Leads network recovery efforts during outages involving routing instability, security events, hardware failures, or cloud connectivity issues
• Expert proficiency with Cisco IOS, Nexus OS, and Cisco ACI
• Deep understanding of F5 LTM/GTM, load-balancing behaviors, DNS architectures, Akamai and SSL offloading
• Strong knowledge of DNS automation, API-driven provisioning, and lifecycle management in large-scale environments
• Mastery of packet analysis tools: Bluecat, Solarwinds, APCON, Wireshark, netflow/sflow platforms
• Develops automation scripts for configuration validation, monitoring, and incident response workflows
• Partners with Network Engineering to validate new designs, perform pre-deployment testing, and influence standards
• Mentors junior and mid-level NOC engineers, providing technical coaching, lab guidance, and training material
• Engages directly with vendors for escalated TAC cases, hardware escalations, and architectural reviews

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in network engineering or IT infrastructure
• At least 2 years of project or program management experience
• B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, or a related field
• MBA/M.Tech in a technical or management discipline is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience is acceptable
• 8+ years of enterprise network operations or engineering experience
• Strong understanding of network deployment, performance monitoring, and technical troubleshooting across enterprise infrastructures
• Expert-level knowledge of core networking technologies including: BGP, OSPF, VRFs, MPLS fundamentals L2/L3 architectures and WAN technologies
• Extensive hands-on experience with enterprise networking and security platforms including: Cisco, Juniper, Brocade, Palo Alto, Aruba, and F5 ecosystems
• Experience managing technology projects preferably within a corporate or Financial Services environment
• Ability to lead cross-functional project teams, manage technical and operational risks, and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Proven capability to lead major incidents under pressure
• Familiarity with disaster recovery strategies
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies including Agile and Waterfall

Tech Stack

• Cloud
• DNS
• iOS

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible work hours
• Paid time off
• Remote work options