Responsibilities

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Lead System Engineer with deep expertise in Datacenter Networking, Cisco ACI, SD‑WAN, MPLS, WAN technologies, and advanced routing protocols. The ideal candidate will be capable of independently deploying, managing, and troubleshooting complex network infrastructures across heterogeneous environments. This role demands strong technical leadership, hands‑on engineering skills, and the ability to guide junior team members while driving continuous improvement in operations.

Key ResponsibilitiesDatacenter Networking & ACI

• Plan, design, and implement Cisco ACI architecture, including NDO, NDI, Multipod, and VXLAN.
• Configure and manage VRFs, security zones, routing policies, and automated provisioning templates (Zero Touch Provisioning).
• Participate in ACI implementation planning and lead ACI-related project delivery.
• Review and enhance Datacenter Network standards; recommend new hardware and technology solutions.
• Perform PoC testing for new features, network designs, and products.

WAN / SD-WAN / MPLS

• Design,



deploy, and troubleshoot Enterprise WAN & MPLS-based networks.
• Manage and optimize SD‑WAN infrastructure (Cisco/VMware/Other OEMs as applicable).
• Perform WAN routing optimization, link management, and integration of DC and WAN environments.
• Ensure uptime, stability, and SLA compliance across WAN circuits and devices.

Routing & Switching

• Expert-level knowledge of BGP, OSPF, and working knowledge of RIP, EIGRP.
• Robust experience with Cisco Nexus switching, VLANs, trunking, STP variants, and Dot1x.
• Ability to review and recommend improvements in Low-Level Designs (LLDs) and configuration standards.

Operations & Troubleshooting

• Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) during major incidents and technical escalations.
• Lead outage calls; drive root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot production issues using tools like Splunk, NetFlow, lo

📌 Lead System Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Societe Generale Global Solution Centre
📍 Bengaluru