Pythian

Senior Network Engineer, Routing and Switching

Pythian

full-time

Posted on:

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Hyderabad • 🇮🇳 India

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

iOSSwitchingTCP/IP

About the role

  • Administration and management of complex networking solutions in enterprise data centers and remote offices across the globe.
  • Extensive working experience on Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches, along with Cisco ISR Routers.
  • Expert knowledge of ARP, MAC Address Table, VLAN, Spanning Tree Protocol, Ether channel, Switch Stacking, HSRP/VRRP, Access Lists (ACL), and NAT.
  • Hands-on experience in Enterprise LAN and WAN configuration and troubleshooting.
  • Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPN technologies (IPSec, GRE), and routing/switching principles.
  • Hands-on experience in implementing security measures like access control lists (ACLs) and firewall policies to protect the network
  • Must have experience in enterprise network operation in handling escalation and severity cases.
  • Coordination with ISP, clients and onsite technical teams for troubleshooting network and security incidents.
  • Providing permanent remediation for affected endpoints in our network environment
  • Documenting network issues related to Incidents with in-depth event logs, RCA, and evidence
  • IOS/firmware upgrade in Cisco network devices as and when required
  • Good to have experience on configuring and troubleshooting CISCO wireless controllers, Aerohive Products.
  • Independently drive P2/P1 Technical calls from the network's end, demonstrating exceptional communication and problem-solving skills to de-escalate situations and provide clear, concise updates to clients.
  • Excellent client-facing communication skills and the ability to handle and manage client interactions and escalations independently, ensuring client satisfaction and timely resolution of critical issues.
  • Work in a billable environment and achieve those targets associated with your position.

Requirements

  • 5 - 10 years of experience in implementing and managing multi-vendor network solutions.
  • Expert-level experience in Routing and Switching.
  • Prior experience collaborating with global clients from the US, Europe, and APAC regions
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a proven ability to manage client expectations and handle high-pressure situations effectively.
  • Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering effective solutions and managing client escalations efficiently.
  • CCNA or CCNP Certifications are an asset
Benefits
  • **Love your career**: Competitive total rewards and salary package. Blog during work hours; take a day off and volunteer for your favorite charity.
  • **Love your work/life balance**: Flexibly work remotely from your home, there’s no daily travel requirement to an office! All you need is a stable internet connection.
  • **Love your coworkers**: Collaborate with some of the best and brightest in the industry!
  • **Love your development**: Hone your skills or learn new ones with our substantial training allowance; participate in professional development days, attend training, become certified, whatever you like!
  • **Love your workspace**: We give you all the equipment you need to work from home including a laptop with your choice of OS, and an annual budget to personalize your work environment!
  • **Love yourself**: Pythian cares about the health and well-being of our team. You will have an annual wellness budget to make yourself a priority (use it on gym memberships, massages, fitness and more). Additionally, you will receive a generous amount of paid vacation and sick days, as well as a day off to volunteer for your favorite charity.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
Cisco Catalyst switchesCisco Nexus switchesCisco ISR RoutersARPVLANSpanning Tree ProtocolTCP/IPBGPOSPFMPLS
Soft skills
communication skillsproblem-solving skillsanalytical skillsclient managementescalation managementproject managementteam coordinationclient satisfactionindependent workhigh-pressure situation handling
Certifications
CCNACCNP