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Principal Network Engineer / Architect WAN

Principal Network Engineer / Architect WAN

Vantive

7 - 12 years

9 - 14 Lacs

Bengaluru

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Architect Performance tuning Automation Networking WAN LAN Troubleshooting cisco MPLS Firewall

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Job Description

Your role:

As the Principal Network Engineer / Architect WAN you will be responsible for designing, engineering, and implementing the global WAN and Secure Service Edge (SSE) technologies that support Vantive s strategic IT infrastructure. You will support the Sr. Manager, IT WAN Technologies by providing the hands-on technical expertise necessary to translate strategic vision into tangible deployments.

You will take ownership of the architecture, design and implementation of SD-WAN , SASE, Zero Trust Network Access , and related SSE platforms , helping to deliver secure, scalable connectivity solutions to Vantive s global locations. This role is key to ensuring the successful execution of our SD-WAN migration, SSE modernization, and network infrastructure transformation initiatives.

What You ll Be Doing:

Design, configure, and implement global WAN/SD-WAN solutions, specifically using Cisco, Fortinet and Versa SD-WAN technologies.
Execute the SD-WAN migration plan and support Internet underlay circuit migrations.
Engineer and implement Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Firewall as a Service (FWaaS), and related SSE technologies, with a strong focus on Versa, Zscaler ZIA / ZPA platforms.
Architect, design and deliver hands-on deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting of WAN/SASE infrastructure.
Support the development and implementation of the next-generation SSE platform in alignment with the SASE framework.
Partner with senior IT leadership and enterprise architecture to implement the product vision and roadmaps for WAN and SSE technologies.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of IT WAN/SASE solutions by identifying opportunities for optimization, automation, and standardization.
Monitor and report on key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness and reliability of the solutions including availability, capacity and latency.
Collaborate with vendors, service providers, and internal teams to deliver high-quality, secure, and scalable infrastructure services.
Ensure timely and effective incident response, problem management, and change implementation with a focus on DevOps principles.
Stay current on industry trends and bring innovative ideas and technical leadership to the team.
Support the architecture of campus, data center, Call Center/Voice/Collaboration and cloud networks, including LAN/WAN/SDN design, visibility, and performance tuning.
Develop transitional and target-state architecture documentation to guide platform engineering.
Provide advanced troubleshooting for complex issues involving BGP, OSPF, VPNs, QoS, and application-aware routing.
Assist with equipment selection, PoCs, vendor evaluations, and implementation plans.
Document and maintain network topologies, data flows, and dependency mappings.

What You ll Bring:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related technical field.
7+ years of experience in IT networking with a focus on WAN, SD-WAN, and security services.
Proven hands-on experience with Cisco SD-WAN, Versa, Fortinet SD-WAN platforms.
Strong expertise in deploying and managing Zscaler ZIA, ZPA, and Zero Trust Network Access solutions.
Familiarity with CASB, SWG, FWaaS, and the broader SASE ecosystem.
Experience with network design, architecture, and implementation for campus, data center, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
Advanced understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VPNs, QoS, VLANs, and transport technologies (MPLS, DMVPN, internet).
Experience with network diagnostic tools (Wireshark, NetFlow, syslog, etc.).
Working knowledge of Aruba ClearPass, Cisco ISE, F5 Load Balancers, and SolarWinds is a plus.
Experience with structured documentation and tools like Visio.
Network certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, Versa Certified Specialist, and Zscaler certifications (ZCCP-IA, ZCCP-PA) are highly desirable.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, global environment.
Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
Up to 20% travel expected.

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