Project Role : Application Support Engineer
Project Role Description : Act as software detectives, provide a dynamic service identifying and solving issues within multiple components of critical business systems.
Must have skills : Enterprise Network Operations, SD-WAN Implementation, Fortinet FortiGate Firewall, F5 BIG-IP, F5 Distributed Cloud (XC)
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education
Summary:
As an Application Support Engineer, we are looking for a highly skilled Technical Lead – Network to lead the design, implementation, and support of enterprise networking, application delivery, and security solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with F5 BIG-IP, F5 Distributed Cloud (XC), Routing & Switching, Fortinet SD-WAN, and Cisco Meraki technologies.
This role requires a strong technical leader who can drive architecture discussions, mentor engineering teams, and deliver scalable, secure, and highly available network solutions across enterprise and hybrid cloud environments.
Roles & Responsibilities:
-Technical Leadership
-Lead end-to-end network and security infrastructure projects, including design, deployment, migration, and operational support.
-Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to engineering and operations teams.
-Participate in architecture reviews and contribute to technology roadmaps.
-Collaborate with cloud, security, infrastructure, and application teams to deliver integrated solutions.
-Act as the highest level of escalation for complex technical issues.
F5 BIG-IP & Application Delivery
Design, implement, and manage F5 BIG-IP platforms, including:
-Local Traffic Manager (LTM)
-DNS/GTM
-Application Security Manager (ASM/AWAF)
-Access Policy Manager (APM)
-SSL Offloading and Traffic Management
-Configure load balancing, high availability, and application delivery services.
-Perform upgrades, migrations, health checks, and performance optimization.
-Troubleshoot Layer 4–Layer 7 application and network issues.
F5 Distributed Cloud (XC)
Design and implement F5 Distributed Cloud solutions.
Deploy and manage:
-Distributed Load Balancing
-Multi-Cloud Networking
-Support application modernization and cloud networking initiatives.
-Integrate distributed cloud services with enterprise network and security architectures.
Routing & Switching
Design, implement, and support enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure.
Configure and troubleshoot:
-BGP
-OSPF
-EIGRP
-VRF
-MPLS
-VLANs
-STP
-HSRP/VRRP
-Conduct network performance analysis, capacity planning, and optimization.
-Support data center, campus, and branch networking environments.
Fortinet SD-WAN
-Configure SD-WAN policies, VPNs, application steering, and traffic optimization.
-Integrate security services and branch connectivity solutions.
-Troubleshoot WAN performance and connectivity issues.
Cisco Meraki
Deploy and manage Cisco Meraki solutions including:
-MX Security Appliances
-MS Switches
-MR Wireless Access Points
-Manage and optimize branch networking through the Meraki Dashboard.
-Implement SD-WAN, wireless, switching, and security solutions.
Operations & Automation
-Create and maintain High-Level Designs (HLD), Low-Level Designs (LLD), SOPs, and operational documentation.
-Drive network automation initiatives using scripting and automation tools.
-Participate in incident management, root cause analysis, and change management processes.
-Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and operational standards.
Professional & Technical Skills:
-Strong hands-on expertise with F5 BIG-IP (LTM, GTM/DNS, ASM/AWAF, APM).
-Experience with F5 Distributed Cloud (XC) deployments and operations.
-Advanced knowledge of Routing & Switching technologies and protocols.
-Strong expertise in Fortinet Secure SD-WAN solutions.
-Experience with Cisco Meraki networking solutions.
Deep understanding of:
-TCP/IP
-DNS
-DHCP
-NAT
-SSL/TLS
-VPN Technologies
-Network Security Concepts
Preferred Skills
-Cloud networking experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
-Experience with Zero Trust and SASE architectures.
-Knowledge of automation tools such as Python, Ansible, Terraform, and REST APIs.
-Experience with network monitoring and observability platforms.
Preferred Certifications
-F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator (F5-CA)
-F5 Certified Technology Specialist (F5-CTS)
-F5 Distributed Cloud Certification
-Fortinet NSE / FCP Certifications
-Cisco CCNP Enterprise
-Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist Certification
-AWS or Azure Networking Certifications
Additional Information:
- The candidate should have minimum 8-12 years of experience in Enterprise Network Operations.
- This position is based at our Bengaluru office.
- A 15 year full-time education is required.
15 years full time education
Project Role Description : Act as software detectives, provide a dynamic service identifying and solving issues within multiple components of critical business systems.
Must have skills : Enterprise Network Operations, SD-WAN Implementation, Fortinet FortiGate Firewall, F5 BIG-IP, F5 Distributed Cloud (XC)
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education
Summary:
As an Application Support Engineer, we are looking for a highly skilled Technical Lead – Network to lead the design, implementation, and support of enterprise networking, application delivery, and security solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with F5 BIG-IP, F5 Distributed Cloud (XC), Routing & Switching, Fortinet SD-WAN, and Cisco Meraki technologies.
This role requires a strong technical leader who can drive architecture discussions, mentor engineering teams, and deliver scalable, secure, and highly available network solutions across enterprise and hybrid cloud environments.
Roles & Responsibilities:
-Technical Leadership
-Lead end-to-end network and security infrastructure projects, including design, deployment, migration, and operational support.
-Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to engineering and operations teams.
-Participate in architecture reviews and contribute to technology roadmaps.
-Collaborate with cloud, security, infrastructure, and application teams to deliver integrated solutions.
-Act as the highest level of escalation for complex technical issues.
F5 BIG-IP & Application Delivery
Design, implement, and manage F5 BIG-IP platforms, including:
-Local Traffic Manager (LTM)
-DNS/GTM
-Application Security Manager (ASM/AWAF)
-Access Policy Manager (APM)
-SSL Offloading and Traffic Management
-Configure load balancing, high availability, and application delivery services.
-Perform upgrades, migrations, health checks, and performance optimization.
-Troubleshoot Layer 4–Layer 7 application and network issues.
F5 Distributed Cloud (XC)
Design and implement F5 Distributed Cloud solutions.
Deploy and manage:
-Distributed Load Balancing
-Multi-Cloud Networking
-Support application modernization and cloud networking initiatives.
-Integrate distributed cloud services with enterprise network and security architectures.
Routing & Switching
Design, implement, and support enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure.
Configure and troubleshoot:
-BGP
-OSPF
-EIGRP
-VRF
-MPLS
-VLANs
-STP
-HSRP/VRRP
-Conduct network performance analysis, capacity planning, and optimization.
-Support data center, campus, and branch networking environments.
Fortinet SD-WAN
-Configure SD-WAN policies, VPNs, application steering, and traffic optimization.
-Integrate security services and branch connectivity solutions.
-Troubleshoot WAN performance and connectivity issues.
Cisco Meraki
Deploy and manage Cisco Meraki solutions including:
-MX Security Appliances
-MS Switches
-MR Wireless Access Points
-Manage and optimize branch networking through the Meraki Dashboard.
-Implement SD-WAN, wireless, switching, and security solutions.
Operations & Automation
-Create and maintain High-Level Designs (HLD), Low-Level Designs (LLD), SOPs, and operational documentation.
-Drive network automation initiatives using scripting and automation tools.
-Participate in incident management, root cause analysis, and change management processes.
-Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and operational standards.
Professional & Technical Skills:
-Strong hands-on expertise with F5 BIG-IP (LTM, GTM/DNS, ASM/AWAF, APM).
-Experience with F5 Distributed Cloud (XC) deployments and operations.
-Advanced knowledge of Routing & Switching technologies and protocols.
-Strong expertise in Fortinet Secure SD-WAN solutions.
-Experience with Cisco Meraki networking solutions.
Deep understanding of:
-TCP/IP
-DNS
-DHCP
-NAT
-SSL/TLS
-VPN Technologies
-Network Security Concepts
Preferred Skills
-Cloud networking experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
-Experience with Zero Trust and SASE architectures.
-Knowledge of automation tools such as Python, Ansible, Terraform, and REST APIs.
-Experience with network monitoring and observability platforms.
Preferred Certifications
-F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator (F5-CA)
-F5 Certified Technology Specialist (F5-CTS)
-F5 Distributed Cloud Certification
-Fortinet NSE / FCP Certifications
-Cisco CCNP Enterprise
-Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist Certification
-AWS or Azure Networking Certifications
Additional Information:
- The candidate should have minimum 8-12 years of experience in Enterprise Network Operations.
- This position is based at our Bengaluru office.
- A 15 year full-time education is required.
15 years full time education
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