Sr. Network SME

Technical requirements:
- Network Architecture & Design:
- Architect and deploy scalable, highly available LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, and Data Center networks (Nexus, Catalyst, ACI).
- Advanced Routing & Switching:
- Manage complex, multi-protocol routing environments utilizing BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP, alongside MPLS and Multicast architectures. Expert-level understanding of TCP/IP, OSI Model, Spanning Tree, QoS, and high-availability protocols (HSRP/VRRP). Proficiency with Cisco platforms including Catalyst 9000 switches, Nexus 9k/7k/5k switches, and ASR routers.
- Network Security:
- Architect, design, and implement high-availability network solutions integrating Palo Alto hardware and virtual appliances. Oversee deployment and tuning of NGFW, App-ID, User-ID, Threat Prevention, WildFire, and SSL/TLS Decryption. Manage multi-site deployments centrally using Palo Alto Panorama.
- Zscaler Expertise:
- Lead the architecture, configuration, and optimization of ZIA, ZPA, Zscaler Client Connector (ZCC), and Branch Connector environments.
- Tier-3 Support & Troubleshooting:




- Lead the resolution of critical incidents, isolating complex Layer 2/3 faults and performing packet analysis (Wireshark) to maintain maximum uptime.
- Collaboration & Leadership:
- Act as a technical mentor to junior engineers and a subject matter expert during cross-functional IT, cloud migration, or data center consolidation projects.
- Certifications:
- CCNP Enterprise, or CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert), Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE), Zscaler Certified Cloud Security Engineer (ZCCSE) highly preferred.

Routine work:
- Patching network devices as per patch cadence.
- Visit various Danaher facilities within and outside India as and when required.
- Work with the core team on inventory and annual maintenance contract validation.
- Work closely with vendor and core team on the smooth running of monitoring tools
- Actively work on different projects ass

📌 Sr. Network SME (Pune)
🏢 Zensar Technologies
📍 Pune