About Persistent
We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.
Our disruptor's mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026.
About Position
- Role: Network Engineer
- Location: All Persistent Location
- Experience: 8+ years
- Job Type: Full Time Employment
What You'll Do
- Design, implement, and operate enterprise LAN/WAN/WLAN and cloud-connected networks.
- Configure and troubleshoot routers, switches, and network services (VLANs, STP, DHCP, DNS, NAT).
- Work on routing protocols and traffic engineering (BGP/OSPF), ensuring optimal paths and redundancy.
- Support cloud networking constructs such as VPC/VNet, subnets, gateways, load balancers, and connectivity (VPN/ExpressRoute/Direct Connect).
- Monitor network performance, capacity, and availability; proactively address bottlenecks and failures.
- Implement and document network changes (CR/PR), standard operating procedures, and runbooks.
- Collaborate with security and infrastructure teams to enforce segmentation and security best practices.
- Participate in on call/incident response, RCA, and continuous improvements.
Expertise You'll Bring
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise networking (routing/switching) and network troubleshooting.
- Strong understanding of routing (BGP/OSPF), redundancy (HSRP/VRRP), and L2/L3 design patterns.
- Exposure to firewall/VPN fundamentals and network security controls (ACLs, segmentation).
- Working knowledge of cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP) and hybrid connectivity.
- Experience with network monitoring and logging tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Grafana, Zabbix or equivalents).
- Ability to produce clear documentation and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
- Preferred: Automation exposure (Python/Ansible), SD-WAN, load balancers, or CDN basics.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering/computer science/IT or equivalent practical experience.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
- Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
- Annual health check-ups
- Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents
Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment
Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.
- We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
- Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
- If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment
Let's unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers
Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
Routing, Switching, Cloud Networking
