Senior Network Engineer

Company Description Airtel is a leading global communications company focused on unlocking opportunities through reliable connectivity and innovative digital solutions. With over 574 million subscribers and extensive coverage across India, Airtel delivers advanced services including 5G, IoT, enterprise connectivity, and integrated offerings like Airtel Black. The organization emphasizes ownership, experimentation, and professional growth, enabling team members to work on large-scale, cutting-edge infrastructure. Airtel is committed to building a “Digital India,” improving lives through technology while maintaining strong environmental and sustainability initiatives. Team members join a high-impact environment that values quality, innovation, and meaningful contributions to customers and communities.
Role Description The Senior Network Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Mumbai, responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Airtel’s high-availability network infrastructure. This role involves configuring and optimizing routers, switches, firewalls, and related network devices to support large-scale 5G and enterprise services. The individual will monitor network performance, diagnose complex issues, perform root-cause analysis, and coordinate timely resolutions to minimize downtime. Daily work includes enhancing network security, contributing to architecture reviews, executing changes in line with best practices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams such as operations, security, and product engineering. The Senior Network Engineer will also mentor junior team members, document standards and procedures, and support capacity planning for future growth.
Qualifications
Strong skills in Network Engineering and Network Design, with experience in large-scale, carrier-grade or enterprise environments.
Proficiency in Network Administration, including configuration, monitoring, optimization, and maintenance of network devices and services.
Advanced Troubleshooting capabilities for complex, multi-vendor network infrastructures, including performance tuning and incident resolution.
Solid understanding of Network Security principles and practices, including firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, and secure configuration standards.
Hands-on experience with routing and switching protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, MPLS), SDN/NFV concepts, and IP addressing and subnetting.
Familiarity with telecom and ISP environments, including optical fiber networks, backbone infrastructure, and high-availability design.
Experience with network monitoring and automation tools (e.g., NMS platforms, scripting with Python or similar) is highly beneficial.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related field; relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP) are an advantage.
Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and mentor other professionals.

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