YASH Technologies

Sr. Consultant - Cisco Routers & Switches Job

YASH Technologies  •  Bengaluru, IN (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

YASH Technologies is a leading technology integrator specializing in helping clients reimagine operating models, enhance competitiveness, optimize costs, foster exceptional stakeholder experiences, and drive business transformation.

At YASH, we’re a cluster of the brightest stars working with cutting-edge technologies. Our purpose is anchored in a single truth – bringing real positive changes in an increasingly virtual world and it drives us beyond generational gaps and disruptions of the future.

We are looking forward to hire Cisco Routers & Switches Professionals in the following areas :

Experience

5-8 Years

– L3 Network Associate
Role : L3 Network Associate
Experience : 7–10 Years


We are looking for a highly skilled L3 Network Associate with strong expertise in enterprise network operations, troubleshooting, and design across LAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, security, and monitoring platforms. The role requires deep technical capabilities to handle complex incidents (P1/P2), escalations, and network optimization, along with supporting design validation and architectural improvements.

Soft Skills
•Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
•Ability to handle high-severity incidents (P1/P2)
•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
•Ability to lead troubleshooting efforts and mentor L1/L2 engineers
•Proactive and ownership-driven mindset
Preferred Qualifications
•Cisco certifications (CCNP / CCIE preferred)
•Fortinet certifications (NSE) – added advantage
•Experience in enterprise / global network environments
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Role Expectations
•Act as technical SME for network domain
•Ensure minimal downtime and fast resolution of critical issues
•Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives
•Support network transformation and modernization projects

Required Technical/ Functional Competencies

Key Responsibilities
🔹 Advanced Network Operations & Troubleshooting
•Act as L3 escalation point for complex network incidents (P1/P2)
•Perform deep troubleshooting across LAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, firewall, and routing domains
•Analyze network issues using packet captures, logs, and monitoring tools
•Ensure high availability and performance of enterprise network infrastructure
🔹 Switching & Routing (Cisco)
•Configure and manage:
oCisco Catalyst (C9200/C9300/C9500) and Nexus switches
•Strong understanding and hands-on experience with:
oRouting protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP)
oVLANs, STP, EtherChannel, HSRP/VRRP
•Perform software upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management
🔹 Wireless (Cisco)
•Strong experience in:
oCisco WLC (9800 / AireOS) and Access Points
•Troubleshoot:
oClient connectivity issues
oAuthentication failures (802.1X, ISE integration)
oRoaming and RF optimization issues
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🔹 Security & SD-WAN
•Hands-on experience with:
oFortinet Firewall (policy, NAT, VPN, troubleshooting)
oFortinet SD-WAN (policy, SLA, traffic steering)
oCisco ISE administration (AAA, 802.1X, posture, policies)
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🔹 Network Management & Monitoring
•Experience with tools:
oObservium, SolarWinds, SNMP monitoring platforms
•Manage and troubleshoot:
oDNS, DHCP, IPAM (Infoblox preferred)
•Proactively monitor network health and performance
•Identify and mitigate potential issues before impact
Cisco Catalyst Center (DNAC)
•Hands-on experience in:
oDevice onboarding
oTemplate-based configuration
oAssurance and telemetry analysis
•Use DNAC for automation and network visibility
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🔹 Design & Architecture Support
•Participate in:
oNetwork design discussions
oArchitecture reviews and assessments
•Provide input for:
oCapacity planning
oNetwork optimization
oTechnology upgrades
🔹 ITSM & Process Compliance
•Work within ITSM frameworks:
oServiceNow / Matrix42 / similar tools
•Follow:
oIncident, problem, and change management processes
•Prepare RCA reports and documentation
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Required Skills
•Strong expertise in Cisco Catalyst & Nexus switching
•Solid knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP)
•Strong hands-on experience in:
oCisco Wireless (WLC/AP)
oFortinet Firewall & SD-WAN
oCisco ISE (AAA, 802.1X)
oFortiGate
oFortiAnalyzer
oFortiManager
oCisco Meraki (MX, MS, Dashboard)
•Experience with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Observium)
•Good knowledge of DNS, DHCP, IPAM (Infoblox)
•Strong troubleshooting skills in enterprise environments
•Understanding of network design and architecture principles
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Soft Skills
•Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
•Ability to handle high-severity incidents (P1/P2)
•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
•Ability to lead troubleshooting efforts and mentor L1/L2 engineers
•Proactive and ownership-driven mindset
Preferred Qualifications
•Cisco certifications (CCNP / CCIE preferred)
•Fortinet certifications (NSE) – added advantage
•Experience in enterprise / global network environments

Required Behavioral Competencies

Accountability:

  • Takes responsibility for and ensures accuracy of own work, as well as the work and deadlines of the team.

Collaboration:

  • Shares information within team, participates in team activities, asks questions to understand other points of view.

Agility:

  • Demonstrates readiness for change, asking questions and determining how changes could impact own work.

Customer Focus:

  • Identifies trends and patterns emerging from customer preferences and works towards customizing/ refining existing services to exceed customer needs and expectations.

Communication:

  • Targets communications for the appropriate audience, clearly articulating and presenting his/her position or decision.

Drives Results:

  • Sets realistic stretch goals for self & others to achieve and exceed defined goals/targets.

Resolves Conflict:

  • Displays sensitivity in interactions and strives to understand others’ views and concerns.

Certifications

Professional Certifications in at least two Backup/Storage Technologies Mandatory: Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Microsoft Certified Azure Data Scientist, Microsoft Certified Azure Data Engineer
BizTalk and Azure Certification, AZ104, Oracle Certified Expert (OCE); Desirable: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service on Citrix Cloud Certified (CC-VAD-CC), CISSP, SDN Certification, OCS, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
Mandatory: ITIL V4 Foundation

At YASH, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. We leverage career-oriented skilling models and optimize our collective intelligence aided with technology for continuous learning, unlearning, and relearning at a rapid pace and scale.

Our Hyperlearning workplace is grounded upon four principles

  • Flexible work arrangements, Free spirit, and emotional positivity
  • Agile self-determination, trust, transparency, and open collaboration
  • All Support needed for the realization of business goals,
  • Stable employment with a great atmosphere and ethical corporate culture
YASH Technologies

About YASH Technologies

YASH Technologies is a consulting-led transformation partner with a proven track record of helping customers address their current and prospective digital transformation challenges. Recognized as "Large enough to transform and small enough to care," our customer-centricity and robust value systems have helped us earn the trust of our clients globally and enabled us to be the "Digital Partner of choice" of 75+ global F500 companies. We combine battle-tested consulting, technology, advisory, and outsourcing services capabilities "Glocally" with a consultative & value-centric approach to enable clients to achieve unprecedented performance and revenue growth at optimized costs. We are incredibly passionate about our mission - driving customer success, engaging with our associates, and giving back to the communities in which we live. We have fostered an environment that empowers associates and allows them to actualize themselves while enabling them to deliver exceptional experiences to our customers and partners.

We deeply treasure the trust evolve as an organization to bring our business, industry, and technology experience to develop and optimize innovative business-driven technology solutions for our customers. Regarding our vision, mission and values, YASH is focused on building long-term relationships and working with clients as an extended team. As such, YASH has created a culture where people feel empowered to make a difference; where every YASHian is passionate about innovation and collaboration; and where we take care of each other, our clients, our partners, and our communities just because it is the right thing to do.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
East Moline, IL
Year Founded
1996
Website
yash.com
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