Senior Network Engineer

Job Title: Senior Network Engineer

Location: Bangalore

Experience: 5 to 8 Years (Minimum 5 years in Networking)

I. Job Summary:

The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for the design, management, and support of enterprise network infrastructure. This role involves monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving networkrelated issues affecting voice and data services. The engineer will collaborate with crossfunctional teams, contribute to infrastructure strategy, and provide guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers. The role also supports strategic initiatives tied to network performance, availability, and security.

II. Roles & Responsibilities:

• Manage and support configuration of network resources.
• Provide network design and recommendations to ensure reliability, redundancy, and scalability.
• Manage and support routing and switching protocols such as OSPF, BGP, HSRP, QoS, etc.
• Monitor and support local and widearea network environments.
• Diagnose, document, and resolve complex network issues.
• Plan, document, and deploy network changes aligned with ongoing projects.
• Provide Level 3 escalation support and problem resolution.
• Work outside regular business hours when needed to implement changes or resolve highpriority issues.
• Participate in oncall rotation for network operations.
• Support, train, and mentor junior network engineers.
• Participate in capacity planning, design reviews, and security remediation efforts.
• Ensure compliance with network security policies and address security concerns when identified.

III. Years of Experience:

5+ years of handson experience in enterprise networking, cloud networking, and infrastructure support.

IV. Educational Qualification & Certifications (Optional):

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (preferred, not mandatory).
• Certifications:
• CCNA / CCNP (Required)
• AZ700 Azure Networking (Required)

V. Skill Set Required:

Must Have:

• Handson experience with:
• Azure Firewalls, Azure Web Application Firewalls
• Azure Load Balancers, NSGs, Route Tables, Azure vWAN
• Experience with Cisco switches and Meraki Wireless infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) and highavailability protocols (HSRP).
• Network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds and Wireshark.
• Handson experience with Cisco ISE or other 802.1x authentication resources.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and analytical skills.
• Experience working effectively in remote or hybrid team setups.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Experience with CATO Networks (Azure virtual & onprem hardware).
• Scripting or automation experience (PowerShell, Python, etc.).

About SMC Squared:

At SMC Squared, people are the foundation of our success. We help leading US and multinational companies accelerate digital transformation by building and managing Global Capability Centres with fully integrated, strategically aligned, and valued teams. Our people-first approach creates opportunities for talented professionals to grow, contribute, and thrive, while enabling organizations to scale intelligently.

As part of Hexaware Technologiesa global leader in IT, BPO, and consultingwe deliver greater value through enhanced digital capabilities, automation platforms, and a shared commitment to peoplecentric transformation. Join us and be part of a purposedriven company where your ideas matter, your work makes a global impact, and your career can reach new heights.

EEO Statement:

SMC Squared is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for network engineering and innovation, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.