Job Description

Job Title - Network Lead

Organization Name - NEC Corporation India Pvt. Ltd.

Reporting Relationship - To Report to Senior Manager

Role Summary:

Design secure and scalable network architectures for enterprise and government clients across SD-WAN, Core Networking, Firewalls, and Data Centre infrastructure.

Configure, deploy, and manage routing, switching, and security devices from multiple OEMs including Cisco/ Juniper, Extreme, Checkpoint/ Fortinet, and Radware.

Lead solutioning and engagement with multiple OEMs to compare technologies, ensure compliance, and recommend best-fit solutions. Create and review High-Level Design (HLD), Low-Level Design (LLD), BoM/BoQ, network diagrams, and bid documentation aligned with customer RFP/RFQ. Manage complex network migration and implementation projects, including cutover strategies and rollback planning. Provide technical mentorship, lead solution workshops, and present network/security strategies to clients and internal teams. Understand data centre networking and security including segmentation, load balancing, virtualization, and resilience strategies. Exposure to

SASE architecture and solutions

, integrating

SD-WAN- VIPTELA

with cloud-delivered security including CASB, ZTNA, SWG, and

Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS)

. Take ownership of full project lifecycle--right from requirement gathering and solutioning to delivery and post-deployment support.

Responsibilities:

Attend client meetings to gather technical/business requirements and produce accurate network and security solutions.

Configure and deploy enterprise routing/switching (Cisco/Juniper/Extreme), firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Checkpoint), and SD-WAN platforms (Cisco Viptela

, Fortinet, Versa). Prepare and evaluate BoM, BoQ, and technical proposals for tender participation. Drive RFP/RFQ preparation, SLA planning, and compliance verification. Design and implement data centre connectivity, segmentation, and secure access solutions. Manage multiple OEM stacks, coordinate technical comparisons, and finalize architecture based on budget and technical fit. Document all configurations, network topologies, and change implementation strategies in alignment with best practices. Support troubleshooting, performance tuning, and incident management for live environments. Collaborate on projects involving ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access), Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB), and Secure Web Gateways (SWG) as part of secure remote access strategies Mentor junior engineers and coordinate delivery across multiple concurrent projects.

Pre-requisite:

Qualification: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field. Experience: 8+ years of experience in Network including SD-WAN, Data Centre, OEM integration, and bid management.

Desirable Qualities:

Strong communication and presentation skills. Hands on Experience is must on Cisco SDWAN Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Checkpoint, Extreme network stacks. Expertise in network security, VPNs, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention (IPS/IDS), and access control. Understanding of network automation, SLA structuring, and technical evaluations. Self-motivated, deadline-driven, and capable of working both as an individual contributor and technical leader.

Base Location:

Noida (must be open to travel as per business requirements)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹150,000.00 - ₹200,000.00 per month

Experience:

SDWAN: 6 years (Required) Network Lead: 6 years (Required) Cisco Veptela: 6 years (Required)
Work Location: In person