Assistant Manager - Platform Engineering

Major Responsibilities

• Conduct feature testing, performance testing, and validation across SD-WAN platforms.
• Work with SSE/SASE platforms (Netskope, Zscaler, Palo Alto Prisma Access) good to have.
• Assist in customer requirement analysis, solution design, and technical documentation.
• Support integration between SD-WAN and IT systems
• Participate in new technology PoCs, continuous improvement initiatives, and automation opportunities.
• Handle escalation support, and coordination with OEMs

Required Skills

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of Routing, Switching, MPLS, BGP, OSPF.
• SD-WAN handson experience (minimum 23 years) with platforms such as:
  • Fortinet Secure SD-WAN
  • Cisco Viptela
  • SilverPeak
  • Versa
• Firewall configuration & operations:
  • Fortinet/Paloalto/Checkpoint/Cisco ASA/Firepower experience
• Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Optional but preferred:
  • SSE/SASE solutions: Netskope, Zscaler, Palo Alto Prisma Access.

Behavioral Skills

• Strong customeroriented and peoplecentric approach.
• Excellent communication & documentation skills.
• Logical thinking and analytical problem-solving ability.
• Ability to handle pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Quick learner with adaptability to new technologies.
• Team player with strong collaboration mindset.

Work Experience

• 48 years of experience in Network Engineering or Network Operations.
• Minimum 23 years handson experience in SDWAN technology.