Sr. Consultant - Cisco Routers & Switches

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, were 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 Job Description Job Description L3 Network Associate Role : L3 Network Associate Experience : 710 Years Job Summary 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 skillsAbility to handle high-severity incidents (P1/P2)Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to lead troubleshooting efforts and mentor L1/L2 engineersProactive and ownership-driven mindset Preferred Qualifications Cisco certifications (CCNP / CCIE preferred)Fortinet certifications (NSE) added advantageExperience in enterprise / global network environments _______________________________________ Role Expectations Act as technical SME for network domainEnsure minimal downtime and fast resolution of critical issuesDrive continuous improvement and automation initiativesSupport 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 domainsAnalyze network issues using packet captures, logs, and monitoring toolsEnsure 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 ________________________________________ 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) ________________________________________ Network Management & Monitoring Experience with tools: oObservium, SolarWinds, SNMP monitoring platforms Manage and troubleshoot: oDNS, DHCP, IPAM (Infoblox preferred) Proactively monitor network health and performanceIdentify 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 ________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________ Required Skills Strong expertise in Cisco Catalyst & Nexus switchingSolid 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 environmentsUnderstanding of network design and architecture principles ________________________________________ Soft Skills Strong communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to handle high-severity incidents (P1/P2)Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to lead troubleshooting efforts and mentor L1/L2 engineersProactive and ownership-driven mindset Preferred Qualifications Cisco certifications (CCNP / CCIE preferred)Fortinet certificatio