Network Test Engineer

About Company :They balance innovation with an open, friendly culture and the backing of a long-established parent company, known for its ethical reputation. We guide customers from what’s now to what’s next by unlocking the value of their data and applications to solve their digital challenges, achieving outcomes that benefit both business and society.About Client:Our client is a global digital solutions and technology consulting company headquartered in Mumbai, India. The company generates annual revenue of over $4.29 billion (₹35,517 crore), reflecting a 4.4% year-over-year growth in USD terms. It has a workforce of around 86,000 professionals operating in more than 40 countries and serves a global client base of over 700 organizations.Our client operates across several major industry sectors, including Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI), Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT), Healthcare & Life Sciences, and Manufacturing & Consumer. In the past year, the company achieved a net profit of $553.4 million (₹4,584.6 crore), marking a 1.4% increase from the previous year. It also recorded a strong order inflow of $5.6 billion, up 15.7% year-over-year, highlighting growing demand across its service lines.Key focus areas include Digital Transformation, Enterprise AI, Data & Analytics, and Product Engineering—reflecting its strategic commitment to driving innovation and value for clients across industries.Job Title: Network Engineer (CiscoTesting Routing/Switching + Protocol Testing + Python/Automation)Experience: 4+ YearsJob Type : Contract to hire.Notice Period:- Immediate joiners.Location : Bangalore & Pune.Job Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer with strong expertise in Cisco routing/switching platforms, protocol testing, and network automation. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with Cisco hardware, deep knowledge of routing protocols, MPLS technologies, and strong Python-based automation skills💼 Key Responsibilities:Primary Skills : Network Engineer (Cisco Routing/Switching + Protocol Testing + Python/Automation)JD :Certifications: Expert & Professional level Cisco certifications like CCIE, CCNP are highly desired.REQUIRED SKILLSExperience in product lines like ASR1K, ASR900, CRS, ISR1K, ISR4K, ASR9K, NCS500, NCS5500, NCS5700, NCS2K, NCS4K, NCS4200 , c8000 series routers ( SpitFire), Cat9K, Cat8K, Cat6K series switchesDeep technical knowledge and understandings like BGP, OSPF, ISIS, IPv4/IPv6, MPLS, L2VPN and L3VPN, Multicast, Traffic engineering, Security, QoSKnowledge of software programmability (Python/ansible/Rest APIs), AutomationDESIRED SKILLSCreates and reviews project deliverables e.g. Design recommendations, High Level Design, Low Level Design, Implementation/Change Management PlansHSRP, VRRP, VLAN, VTP, STP, RSTP, MSTP, Macsec, PFC etc.Cisco Platforms / HardwareRouters: ASR1K, ASR900, CRS, ISR1K, ISR4K, ASR9K, NCS500, NCS5500, NCS5700, NCS2K, NCS4K, NCS4200, c8000 (SpitFire) seriesSwitches: Cat9K, Cat8K, Cat6K seriesNetworking & Protocol ExpertiseRouting Protocols: BGP, OSPF, IS-ISIP Technologies: IPv4 / IPv6MPLS & VPNs: MPLS, L2VPN, L3VPNMulticast: PIM-SM, IGMP, etc.Traffic Engineering / QoSNetwork Security FundamentalsAutomation & ScriptingPython programming for network automationAnsible / REST APIsAutomating configuration, validation, and test workflowsSeniority LevelMid-Senior levelIndustryIT Services and IT ConsultingEmployment TypeContractJob FunctionsBusiness DevelopmentConsultingSkillsNetwork Engineer TestingPython AutomationCisco TestingL2 & L3 Protocalls