Job Description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr Network DevOps Engineer based in India.

This role is designed for a senior network engineering professional who will help build and operate highly scalable, automated, and secure network environments.
You will drive the evolution of modern network infrastructure through DevOps practices, Infrastructure-as-Code, and automation.
The position focuses on creating resilient cloud, hybrid, and enterprise networking solutions that support large-scale SaaS operations.
You will collaborate with engineering, platform, security, and operations teams to improve reliability, performance, and deployment efficiency.
The role offers the opportunity to influence network architecture, introduce innovative automation strategies, and eliminate operational complexity.
You will work with advanced technologies across networking, cloud-native platforms, CI/CD, security automation, and observability.
This is an impactful opportunity for a technical leader passionate about solving complex infrastructure challenges at global scale.

Accountabilities:

The Sr Network DevOps Engineer will be responsible for designing, automating, and continuously improving large-scale network platforms while acting as a technical authority for complex infrastructure challenges. The role requires strong collaboration across engineering teams to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable networking solutions.

  • Design, engineer, and maintain highly scalable CI/CD pipelines for automated network testing, validation, and zero-downtime configuration deployments.
  • Drive Network-as-Code adoption by establishing GitOps workflows and ensuring infrastructure states, policies, and configurations are managed through source control.
  • Develop reusable automation frameworks and playbooks to reduce manual operational activities and improve network efficiency.
  • Design and optimize software-defined networking (SDN) solutions and container networking environments across cloud and bare-metal infrastructures.
  • Act as a senior technical expert for complex routing, networking, and overlay infrastructure issues, providing advanced troubleshooting and resolution.
  • Build telemetry, monitoring, and automated remediation capabilities to improve network visibility, security, and performance.
  • Collaborate with platform, SRE, security, and architecture teams to implement resilient, multi-tenant, and highly available network solutions.
  • Create and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Helm, Python, and Bash.
  • Implement and optimize networking technologies including VXLAN, OVN, Project Calico, Kubernetes networking, and cloud-native connectivity solutions.
  • Automate security and traffic management policies across enterprise firewalls, load balancers, and application delivery platforms.
  • Develop automated validation processes for routing, access controls, and network health monitoring.
  • Promote technical excellence through documentation, mentoring, design reviews, and engineering best practices.

    • Requirements:

    The ideal candidate is a senior network engineering professional with extensive experience in automation, DevOps methodologies, and large-scale infrastructure environments. You should have strong technical expertise, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the ability to lead complex engineering initiatives.

    • 8+ years of experience in Network Engineering, DevOps, SRE, or related infrastructure roles with a focus on large-scale environments.
    • Expert knowledge of network automation using Ansible, Terraform, Python, and network automation libraries such as Netmiko, Nornir, or NAPALM.
    • Strong experience designing and operating software-defined networks, overlays, and enterprise networking architectures.
    • Advanced knowledge of Kubernetes networking, CNIs, ingress controllers, service mesh concepts, and container networking.
    • Extensive experience with enterprise networking technologies including Cisco Nexus, Arista, Versa SD-WAN, Palo Alto, and Fortinet platforms.
    • Strong understanding of API-driven application delivery solutions, load balancing technologies, and cloud networking integrations.
    • Deep Linux networking expertise, including namespaces, virtual interfaces, eBPF, iptables, and kernel-level routing concepts.
    • Advanced knowledge of routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and EVPN.
    • Experience designing and scaling CI/CD platforms such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions for infrastructure delivery.
    • Strong troubleshooting skills using packet analysis tools such as tcpdump and Wireshark, along with monitoring and logging platforms.
    • Proven experience providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and driving cross-functional initiatives.
    • Familiarity with telecommunications technologies such as VoIP, RTP, SIP, and Session Border Controllers is a plus.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and business stakeholders.
    • Strong analytical mindset, ownership attitude, and ability to work independently in complex environments.

      • Benefits:

      • Remote work opportunity based in India.
      • Opportunity to work on large-scale cloud and SaaS infrastructure environments.
      • Exposure to advanced technologies across networking, automation, security, and cloud-native platforms.
      • Collaborative and inclusive work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
      • Professional growth opportunities through challenging technical projects and collaboration with experienced engineers.
      • Opportunity to influence infrastructure strategy and engineering best practices.
      • Supportive culture that values diversity, creativity, and employee contributions.