Job Role: L3 Network SME
Exp: 8+ Years
Work Location: Pune
We are looking for a candidate with hands on experience in Routing & Switching ,Protocols, SDWAN, Palo Alto Firewall, Wireless, Load Balancer,OSI Layers, Subnet Masking ,Micro Segmentation, NW Fundamentals, TCP / IP, CCNA / CCNP Certified,
NETWORK ENGINEERING - L3
End-to-End Network Operations
Drive real-time monitoring and stability of global LAN/WAN/SD-WAN environments
Own incident resolution at L2 level with clear focus on MTTR reduction
Act as a first escalation layer for all critical network issues
Incident & Change Excellence
Handle complex incidents under pressure with structured troubleshooting across OSI layers (L1L7)
Execute high-impact changes in production environments with zero-defect mindset
Contribute to RCA, problem management, and service improvements
Performance & Optimization
Continuously analyze network performance, traffic patterns, and capacity utilization
Proactively drive optimization initiatives across routing, firewall, and SD-WAN layers
Identify and eliminate single points of failure (SPOFs)
Security & Connectivity Leadership
Manage and troubleshoot:
Site-to-Site & Remote Access VPNs
Firewall policies and segmentation
Load balancing (L4/L7) & application delivery flows
Ensure strict adherence to enterprise security and compliance standards
Automation-Driven Mindset (Must-Have)
Leverage Python, Ansible, and GitHub to automate repetitive network operations
Move the environment towards self-healing and automation-first operations
Actively contribute to runbook automation and scripting frameworks
What We Expect (Non-Negotiable Skills)
Network Fundamentals (Strong Depth Required)
Advanced understanding of:
Subnetting (CIDR, VLSM) must be able to design & troubleshoot confidently
OSI Model (Layer-wise troubleshooting) real-time application expected
Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP)
Technology Stack Expertise
Solid hands-on experience in:
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