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Job Title: Lead Network Engineer Location: Hyderabad/Pune/Gurgaon Experience: 8- 12 Years Skills: Aruba, Cisco, Palo Alto, Solarwinds, ITIL, CUCM Role & responsibilities: Lead and mentor a team of network engineers, providing guidance on best practices, troubleshooting, and professional development. Develop, implement, and maintain network architecture strategies in alignment with business goals. Hands-on experience in managing, configuring, and troubleshooting L2/L3 switches, ACL management, and QoS policy, including firmware upgrades. Manage and troubleshoot SD-WAN gateways, firewalls, and load balancers, with expertise in Palo Alto Panorama. Expertise in DHCP, DNS, and wireless infrastructure (WAPs, controllers), with a focus on high-availability solutions. Oversee network automation initiatives, including scripting (Python, Ansible, etc.), to optimize network performance and reduce manual tasks. Lead Cisco CUCM administration, including configuration and management of VoIP phones (Certification preferred). Expertise in network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds (NPM, NCM, NTA, NAM) for monitoring, automation, and management of network operations. Oversee Asset, Change, and Incident Management in line with ITIL practices. Lead field dispatch coordination and network transition management for new deployments and upgrades. Monitor ISP and infrastructure performance, handling incident logging, triage, escalation, and resolution. Manage and enforce security policies, vulnerability assessments, and patch management for network devices. Maintain network backup configurations and oversee disaster recovery planning. Define and maintain operational documentation for all network systems and processes. Requirements: 8+ years of network engineering experience, with 3+ years in a leadership or senior role Strong knowledge of SD-WAN, firewall, and load balancing technologies. Experience with network automation tools (Python, Ansible, etc.) for large-scale deployments. Deep understanding of IT security principles (firewalls, VPNs, zero-trust networking) and compliance frameworks (SOC, PCI, GDPR). Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams. Certifications preferred: CCNA, PCNSE, Aruba ACSP/ACCP. PMP certification is a plus.
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.