Virtual Drive
Skill:- Network Architect - SDWAN Versa specialist
Location:- Chennai
Exp:- 8 to 12Yr
Key responsibility-
Job Requirements*
- Strong hands‑on experience with Versa Director, Analytics, and FlexVNF.
- Design, deployment, and support of Versa SD‑WAN (Branch, Hub, DC, Cloud).
- Experience with zero‑touch provisioning (ZTP) and branch onboarding.
- Configuration and management of device templates, workflows, and policies.
- Knowledge of Versa SASE features (Firewall, Secure Web Gateway, IPS, URL filtering).
- Strong fundamentals in TCP/IP, routing, and switching.
- Hands‑on experience with BGP, OSPF, static routing, and route redistribution.
- Understanding of underlay/overlay network architecture.
- Experience with MPLS, DIA, Broadband, LTE/5G WAN links.
- Knowledge of QoS, traffic steering, link health monitoring, and SLA policies.
- Experience with integrated firewall, NAT, zones, and security policies in Versa.
- Understanding of segmentation, secure internet breakout, and Zero Trust concepts.
- Basic exposure to IPsec, certificates, and encryption mechanisms.
Key Responsibilities*
- Design, configure, and support enterprise‑grade WAN and SD‑WAN solutions
- Perform end‑to‑end deployment and administration of Versa SD‑WAN devices, controllers, policies, and service profiles
- Optimize routing and implement traffic engineering, QoS, and performance tuning across WAN links
- Manage L2/L3 switching infrastructure and ensure seamless integration with WAN/SD‑WAN environments
- Conduct firmware upgrades, device onboarding, and network migrations with minimal downtime
- Work closely with ISPs for circuit issues, escalations, and provisioning new WAN links
- Maintain accurate documentation including network diagrams, configs, standards, and change records
- Provide technical guidance during major incidents, RCA documentation, and architectural improvements
- Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization
- Ability to act as L3 escalation point for SD‑WAN incidents (P1/P2).
- Strong troubleshooting skills for connectivity, performance, routing, and policy issues.
- Experience performing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and driving preventive actions.
- Working knowledge of Versa logs, analytics, and packet‑level troubleshooting.
Mandatory Skill:-
WAN Technologies (MPLS, IPSec, BGP over WAN, QoS)
Versa SD‑WAN (Configuration)
Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF, Static Routing)
Switching Technologies (L2/L3 Switching, VLANs, STP, QoS)
Network Troubleshooting & Monitoring Tools
