Senior Consultant - Cisco Routers & Switches Job

Location: Bangalore; Hyderabad; Indore; Pune, India

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 :

Job Description – L3 Network Consultant
Role: L3 Network Associate Consultant
Experience: 7–10 Years

Job Summary
We are looking for a highly skilled L3 Network professional 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.

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:

o Cisco Catalyst (C9200/C9300/C9500) and Nexus switches

• Strong understanding and hands-on experience with:

o Routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP)
o VLANs, STP, EtherChannel, HSRP/VRRP

• Perform software upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management

🔹 Wireless (Cisco)

• Strong experience in:

o Cisco WLC (9800 / AireOS) and Access Points

• Troubleshoot:

o Client connectivity issues
o Authentication failures (802.1X, ISE integration)
o Roaming and RF optimization issues

🔹 Security & SD-WAN

• Hands-on experience with:

o Fortinet Firewall (policy, NAT, VPN, troubleshooting)
o Fortinet SD-WAN (policy, SLA, traffic steering)
o Cisco ISE administration (AAA, 802.1X, posture, policies)

🔹 Network Management & Monitoring

• Experience with tools:

o Observium, SolarWinds, SNMP monitoring platforms

• Manage and troubleshoot:

o DNS, 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:

o Device onboarding
o Template-based configuration
o Assurance and telemetry analysis

• Use DNAC for automation and network visibility

🔹 Design & Architecture Support

• Participate in:

o Network design discussions
o Architecture reviews and assessments

• Provide input for:

o Capacity planning
o Network optimization
o Technology upgrades
🔹 ITSM & Process Compliance

• Work within ITSM frameworks:

o ServiceNow / Matrix42 / similar tools

• Follow:

o Incident, problem, and change management processes

• Prepare RCA reports and documentation

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in Cisco Catalyst & Nexus switching
• Solid knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP)
• Strong hands-on experience in:

o Cisco Wireless (WLC/AP)
o Fortinet Firewall & SD-WAN
o Cisco ISE (AAA, 802.1X)

• 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

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

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

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