About this role
Position: Senior Network Engineer / Technical SME – Telco Switching & Routing Location: Delhi NCR / Mumbai Experience: 10–12 Years Employment Type: Full-Time Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Senior Network Engineer / Technical SME with deep expertise in Juniper and Cisco Telco-Grade Switching & Routing technologies. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience working in large telecom environments and should be capable of leading deployment, implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization activities for carrier-grade networks. Key Responsibilities
• Lead implementation and deployment of carrier-grade network infrastructure. • Install, configure, upgrade, and troubleshoot Cisco and Juniper routers and switches. • Execute network migration, commissioning, and acceptance activities. • Perform root cause analysis and resolution of complex network issues. • Support network transformation and modernization projects. • Collaborate with OEMs, customers, and internal teams during project execution. • Prepare technical documentation, MOPs, HLDs, LLDs, and implementation reports. • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers. • Support pre-sales and solution validation activities when required. • Build and strengthen internal technical expertise for telecom network deployments. Mandatory Skills
• Strong hands-on experience with Juniper and Cisco Routing & Switching technologies. • Minimum 7–8 years of experience in a large Telecom/Telco environment. • Proven experience in implementing and supporting Telco-Grade Networks. • Hands-on installation and commissioning experience on carrier-grade routers and switches from Cisco and Juniper. • Strong understanding of: • MPLS • BGP • OSPF • IS-IS • L2VPN / L3VPN • EVPN-VXLAN • High Availability & Redundancy Architectures • Network Security Fundamentals
• Experience with troubleshooting complex routing and switching issues in production environments. Preferred Skills
• Experience with large service providers such as Airtel, Vodafone Idea, Jio, BSNL, or similar telecom operators. • Knowledge of network automation and scripting (Python/Ansible). • Experience in DC and Backbone network deployments. • Relevant certifications such as: • JNCIP/JNCIE-SP • CCNP/CCIE
• Exposure to network monitoring and performance management tools. Educational Qualification
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (B.E. / B. Tech) in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Science, IT, or equivalent. Desired Candidate Profile
• Strong customer-facing and communication skills. • Ability to work independently on critical deployments. • Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills. • Team player with leadership capabilities. • Willingness to travel across customer locations as required. Reporting To: Service Delivery / Network Practice Lead Position Level: Senior Engineer / Lead Engineer (Based on candidate experience)