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Role Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled Network SME / Network Architect with strong expertise in Aruba SD-WAN, Enterprise Wireless (Aruba & Cisco), and F5 BIG-IP, capable of handling both Project implementation and Network Operations. The role demands deep hands-on experience with routing, switching, high availability, and enterprise-scale network design, along with client-facing ownership and P1 incident handling.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Architecture

Design, implement, and support Aruba SD-WAN solutions for enterprise customers.

Lead network architecture design for LAN, WAN, Wireless, and Load Balancer solutions.

Perform new switch/router deployment, configuration, and software/firmware upgrades.

Drive end-to-end network transformation projects from design to implementation.

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Operations & Support

Handle Network Operations (L2/L3) including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and optimization.

Own and handle P1 / Critical incidents independently with strong troubleshooting skills.

Participate in change management, risk assessment, and post-incident reviews (PIR).

Ensure network stability, performance, availability, and compliance with SLAs.

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Client & Stakeholder Management

Independently handle client calls for:

Technical project discussions

Design walkthroughs

Incident resolution and escalations

Act as a technical point of contact for enterprise customers.

Provide guidance and recommendations aligned with business and network best practices.

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Technical Skills & Expertise:

Routing & Switching (Hands-on Mandatory)

Routing Protocols

BGP, EIGRP

High Availability & Redundancy:

HSRP, VRRP

Switching Technologies

STP, RSTP, EtherChannel





VLAN, Trunking

VPC (Virtual Port Channel)

WAN Technologies

IPsec VPN, GRE Tunnels

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Wireless Technologies

Aruba Wireless (Controllers, Client, ClearPass – nice to have)

Cisco Wireless (WLCs, Client)

WLAN design, RF optimization, troubleshooting, and mobility solutions

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SD-WAN

Aruba SD-WAN

Design & deployment

Policies, overlays, WAN optimization

Monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization

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Load Balancing

F5 BIG-IP

LTM configuration and troubleshooting

VIPs, Pools, iRules (basic understanding preferred)

HA, failover, and traffic management

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Automation & Future Skills

Exposure to or working knowledge of Network Automation / GenAI

Using AI-driven tools or scripts to:

Automate monitoring and troubleshooting

Improve operational efficiency

Reduce MTTR

Familiarity with Python, Ansible, APIs is a strong plus

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Required Experience & Qualifications

15+ years of experience in Enterprise Network Engineering / Architecture

Strong hands-on expertise in Routing, Switching, Wireless, SD-WAN

Proven ability to handle critical production issues (P1 calls) independently

Excellent communication and client-facing skills

Experience working in large enterprise or service provider environments

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Desired Certifications (Positive to Have)

Aruba

ACMP / ACSP / ACDX

Cisco

CCNP / CCIE (Enterprise or Wireless)

F5

F5-CA / F5-CTS

Automation / Cloud Networking certifications are a plus

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Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure during outages

Excellent documentation and knowledge-sharing mindset

Leadership mindset with mentoring capabilities

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