Network SME

Location : Bangalore and Chennai Position Summary We are looking for a skilled Network SME with 7+ years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network infrastructures using Cisco and Meraki technologies. The SME will be responsible for network architecture, routing & switching, wireless, SD-WAN, security integrations, and performance optimization across multi-site or hybrid cloud environments. This role will support operations, troubleshooting, migrations, and modernization initiatives while ensuring reliability, scalability, and security of the enterprise network. Required Skills & Experience - 7+ years of experience in enterprise networking. - Strong hands-on experience with: - Cisco Routing & Switching (Catalyst/Nexus) - Cisco Wireless - Cisco/Meraki SD-WAN - Meraki MX, MR, MS, Dashboard administration - Expertise in routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, static routing. - Strong understanding of: - VLANs, STP, HSRP/VRRP - QoS - DNS/DHCP - VPN, IPsec tunnels - IPv4/IPv6 - Ability to design and troubleshoot campus and branch networks. - Ability to document and communicate technical concepts effectively. Preferred Qualifications - Cisco certifications: CCNA, CCNP (Enterprise), Meraki CMNA/ECMS1/ECMS2. - Experience with: - Cisco ISE, Cisco DNA Center - Load balancers (F5, Citrix NetScaler) - Firewalls (Cisco ASA/FTD, Palo Alto optional) - SASE/ZTNA concepts - Experience in multi-site, distributed enterprise environments.