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World Wide Technology (WWT), a 36-year-old global technology solutions provider specializing in systems integration, Infra-Cloud security, application development, AI Services, and supply chain solutions. With a workforce of 10,000+ employees and strategic partnerships with leading OEMs such as Cisco, Dell EMC, Microsoft, and NVIDIA, WWT delivers cutting-edge infrastructure, cloud, security, and custom application services to clients across 35 countries. Our Advanced Technology Centers (ATCs)—lab setup environments spanning over one million square feet of world-class integration and distribution space enable us to deliver unmatched value and innovation at scale. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by Glassdoor and Fortune for 14 consecutive years, WWT is also ranked #6 on India's Great Place to Work list for 2025.

World Wide Technology Holding Co, LLC. (WWT) currently has an exciting opportunity available for the role of Sr Network Engineer.If you are interested in this opportunity, please respond with an updated resume and the required details at the bottom of this email.

This is a contract Role & we use a global payroll partner to manage payroll for all contract opportunities with us. A proper background verification of past employments, criminal checks would be done for onboarding to any opportunity with WWT.

Location: Remote

Duration: 12 Months (Minimum)

Level: Mid-Level (CCNP equivalent)

Role Overview

We are seeking five experienced Network Engineers to support a high-priority enterprise company separation. Following a restructuring of our deployment team, we need dedicated resources to handle both the Build and Operations phases of the network split. You will be responsible for ensuring seamless connectivity and infrastructure integrity as the organizations decouple.

Key Responsibilities

• Deployment & Migration: Execute network separation tasks, focusing on Cisco-centric environments.
• Routing & Switching: Configure and maintain OSPF and BGP protocols across enterprise-scale networks.
• SD-WAN Integration: Deploy and manage Cisco SD-WAN solutions in conjunction with campus switching environments.
• Hardware Management: Hands-on work with Cisco Campus Switching (IOS XE) platforms.
• Monitoring & Optimization: Utilize ThousandEyes and SolarWinds to monitor network health, troubleshoot latency, and ensure performance during the transition.
• Operational Support: Balance new Build requirements with ongoing Ops support to ensure zero downtime during the split.
• Site Travel: Travel to physical sites as required to oversee hardware deployment or local cutovers.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of dedicated experience with Cisco technologies in a large-scale Enterprise environment.
• Certification: CCNP (Enterprise/Routing & Switching) or equivalent demonstrable knowledge.
• Protocols: Deep technical proficiency in OSPF and BGP.
• Platforms: Extensive experience with Cisco IOS XE and Cisco SD-WAN.
• Monitoring Tools: Proficiency in ThousandEyes and SolarWinds.
• Deployment Experience: Proven track record of supporting large-scale network migrations or corporate divestitures.

Additional Mid-Level Skills for Deployment Support

To excel in this specific separation project, candidates should also possess:

• IP Address Management (IPAM): Experience managing IP schema changes and subnet migrations common in company splits.
• Firewall & Security Transition: Basic understanding of ASA or Firepower (FTD) to ensure security policies remain intact during the move.
• Circuit Provisioning: Experience coordinating with ISPs for new circuit handoffs or porting existing services.
• Documentation: High proficiency in Visio or Lucidchart to document As-Is and To-Be network states.
• Soft Skills: Strong stakeholder management and the ability to work under pressure during critical cutover windows.