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