About the Role
We are seeking highly skilled and motivated Senior Network Reliability Engineers (Sr. NRE) to join our Core Network Engineering & Operations team in Hyderabad. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, performance, and automation of our next-generation cloud datacenter network infrastructure. You will work closely with architecture, software, and product teams to operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and automate large-scale IP/MPLS and Clos-based datacenter networks powering enterprise-grade IT products and cloud platforms.

Key Responsibilities
Capable of working under limited supervision and driving complex technical resolutions independently Technical Leadership
- Apply professional concepts and company strategic objectives to resolve complex, unstructured technical issues in creative, efficient ways.
- Demonstrate excellent judgment in influencing network product roadmap direction, feature requirements, and strategic priorities.
- Work independently with minimal supervision, providing technical mentorship to junior team members. Network Operations & Incident Management
- Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot large-scale network infrastructure in a high-availability Datacenter, ISP, or Cloud hosting environment.
- Perform rapid incident diagnosis and resolution for complex network performance degradation or outages.
- Participate in on-call rotations and work flexible shifts to maintain 24/7/365 network operational reliability. Datacenter & Network Architecture
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of Data Center builds, spine-and-leaf design, and CLOS architecture.
- Maintain, optimize, and assist in designing robust routing and switching architectures across hybrid/cloud networks. Protocol Mastery & Traffic Engineering
- Deep technical expertise and hands-on operational knowledge of key network protocols: MPLS, BGP, IPv6, DNS, DHCP, and SSL.
- Advanced working experience with VxLAN and EVPN technologies (added advantage). Network Telemetry, Monitoring & Observability
- Design, implement,



and maintain modern network monitoring and telemetry solutions.
- Hands-on experience with telemetry stacks such as Prometheus, Grafana, and related network observability software. Automation & Scripting
- Drive network-as-code initiatives with strong, hands-on automation experience using Python (and related network automation frameworks/tools).
- Automate routine network operational tasks, telemetry generation, and remediation scripts. Key differences between the Senior Network Reliability Engineer (Sr. NRE) and Network Reliability Engineer (NRE) roles: Focus Area Network Reliability Engineer (NRE) Senior Network Reliability Engineer (Sr. NRE) Experience Level 5–8 Years in network engineering/operations within large Datacenters, ISPs, or Cloud hosting 8+ Years (with B.
Tech) or 5+ Years (with Master's degree) in core network engineering Autonomy & Supervision : Capable of working under limited supervision and driving complex technical resolutions independently Product & Strategic Impact : Uses professional concepts and business objectives to influence product roadmap direction, features, and strategic priorities Technical Depth : Focuses on hands-on monitoring (Prometheus), Python scripting, and protocol troubleshooting (BGP, MPLS, IPv6, DNS, DHCP, SSL) and Extends protocol/monitoring skills into Data Center CLOS architecture design, advanced overlays (VxLAN/EVPN), and technical leadership Problem Solving : Solves complex, unstructured, and novel architectural issues in creative and effective ways Role Requirements & Qualifications Education & Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (CS)



or a related engineering field with 8+ years of core Network Engineering/Operations experience, OR
- Master’s degree in CS/Engineering with 5+ years of core Network Engineering/Operations experience. Required Core Competencies
- Proven experience working in network operations, troubleshooting, and escalation engineering roles within large Datacenters, ISPs, or Cloud Hosting environments.
- Robust protocol knowledge: BGP, MPLS, IPv6, DNS, DHCP, SSL.
- Demonstrated expertise in Data Center CLOS architecture and network fabric design.
- Hands-on operational experience with network telemetry and monitoring stacks (e.g., Prometheus).
- Good automation experience using Python.
- Willingness and ability to participate in on-call rotations and work shifts. Preferred / Added Advantage Skills
- Hands-on experience with VxLAN and EVPN overlay technologies.
- Experience with infrastructure automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, or custom REST API integrations).
- Track record of driving reliability engineering practices (SLOs, SLIs, error budgets) into traditional network operations. Soft Skills & Professional Attributes
- Communication: Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills to articulate technical issues clearly across cross-functional teams.
- Strategic Judgment: Capable of evaluating complex technical trade-offs and influencing product roadmap directions and priorities.
- Autonomy: Self-motivated, capable of taking end-to-end ownership under limited supervision.

What We Offer

- Opportunity to work on mission-critical, large-scale cloud and datacenter infrastructure.
- Collaborative environment driving automation and network reliability engineering (NRE) paradigms.
- Competitive compensation package and career advancement path within the Sustune Group enterprise network. Pay: ₹1,500,000.00
- ₹1,800,000.00 per year Application Question(s):
- Are you willing for 24*7 shifts including Night Shift?

Experience:
- Network infrastructure: 5 years (Preferred) Work

Location:
In person

📌 Senior Network Reliability Engineer (Hyderabad)
🏢 Sustune Care
📍 Hyderabad