Job Summary
Network SD-WAN/Router L2.5 Engineer with 6+ years of relevant experience in enterprise WAN, routing, and SD-WAN operations. Responsible for router/SD-WAN management, configuration, advanced troubleshooting, incident resolution, performance monitoring, network changes, RCA, and operational support of enterprise WAN infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and troubleshoot enterprise SD-WAN and router infrastructure. • Configure and support WAN links, routing protocols, interfaces, policies, and routing configurations. • Troubleshoot BGP, OSPF, routing, WAN connectivity, latency, packet loss, and performance issues. • Monitor SD-WAN/router health, WAN circuits, bandwidth utilization, and network performance. • Perform router/SD-WAN configuration changes, software upgrades, and post-change validation. • Troubleshoot ISP/MPLS/Internet circuit and branch connectivity issues. • Support SD-WAN policies, path selection, failover, and application connectivity troubleshooting. • Handle L2/L3 escalations and support major network incidents. • Perform RCA for recurring WAN/SD-WAN issues and recommend corrective actions. • Coordinate with LAN, security, ISP/carrier, OEM/vendor, and infrastructure teams. • Maintain configurations, SOPs, technical documentation, and knowledge articles. • Support 24x7/on-call operations for critical incidents as required.
Skill Requirements
Strong hands-on knowledge of enterprise WAN, SD-WAN, and router management. • Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, IPv4, subnetting, BGP, OSPF, and static routing. • Experience with enterprise routers and SD-WAN platforms such as Cisco SD-WAN/Viptela or equivalent. • Good understanding of MPLS, Internet WAN, VPN, NAT, QoS, and ACLs. • Experience troubleshooting WAN circuit, routing, latency, packet loss, and application connectivity issues. • Knowledge of SD-WAN policies, traffic/path selection, redundancy, and failover concepts. • Experience with network monitoring, performance analysis, and diagnostic tools. • Good understanding of incident, problem, change management, and RCA. • Good communication, technical documentation, and stakeholder/vendor coordination skills. • CCNA/CCNP Enterprise or equivalent networking knowledge preferred.
Other Requirements
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