Network Consultant

Job Title: Senior Network Consultant

Experience: 6- 8+ Years

Location: IMS Ahmedabad Office

Shift: Must be flexible to work in Australia /UK time zones

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Consultant with 6- 8+ years of hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network environments.

The selected candidate will work closely with Australian/African customers, providing high-level technical expertise, consulting, and support across Cisco-based infrastructure environments.

This role requires strong technical depth, excellent communication skills, and the ability to engage directly with customer stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support complex Cisco network infrastructures
• Provide L3-level troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Work directly with Australian / African customers to understand requirements and provide tailored solutions
• Perform network assessments, audits, and optimization recommendations
• Configure and support:
• Cisco Routing & Switching (Catalyst, Nexus)
• Cisco Firewalls (ASA / Firepower)
• Cisco Wireless (WLC, Access Points)
• VPN & Remote Access Solutions
• Participate in network migrations, upgrades, and transformation projects
• Ensure high availability, security, and performance of network systems
• Create technical documentation and solution design documents
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers when required

Technical Skills Required

• Strong expertise in:
• Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
• VLANs, STP, HSRP, VRRP
• Network Security Concepts
• VPN Technologies (IPSec, SSL VPN)
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Firepower / ASA
• Experience with Cisco DNA / SD-WAN (preferred)
• Good understanding of network monitoring tools
• Experience in enterprise or managed services environments

Certifications (Preferred)

• CCNP (Mandatory or strongly preferred)
• CCIE (Highly desirable)
• Cisco Security Certifications (Advantage)

Soft Skills & Other Requirements

• Strong customer-facing communication skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership
• Experience working with international clients
• Flexible to align with Australian/UK business hours
• Strong documentation and reporting skills