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Company Profile: Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 94,000 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2024 reported revenue is CA$14.68 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com. Job Title : Lead Network Engineer WAN / SDWAN Position: Lead Experience: 10+ yrs Category: IT Infrastructure Main location: Bangalore Position ID: J0626-0841 Employment Type: Full Time Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or higher with minimum 3 years of relevant experience. Job Description : Lead Network Engineer WAN / SDWAN (Taleo : 260005E8) Role Summary We are seeking a Lead Network Engineer to design, build, implement, and support enterprise WAN solutions, with a focus on SDWAN, telco/vendor management, and advanced routing technologies (MPLS, OSPF, BGP). This role requires handson expert who can independently work with stakeholders, translate business and technical requirements into scalable WAN solution, and own the full lifecycle of WAN services across multiple WAN clouds. Key Responsibilities Stakeholder Engagement & Requirements Discovery . Act as the primary technical owner for WAN and SDWAN initiatives. . Independently engage with business, application, security, cloud, and infrastructure stakeholders to collect requirements and constraints. . Translate business needs (performance, resiliency, cost, security) into technical WAN designs and delivery plans. . Clearly articulate design options, tradeoffs, risks, and recommendations to both technical and nontechnical audiences. WAN & SDWAN Implementation & Delivery . Implement enterprisescale WAN and SDWAN architectures, including: Multiregion, multivendor SDWAN deployments Hybrid WAN models (MPLS, Internet, LTE/5G) Active/active and highavailability designs . HighLevel Designs (HLD), LowLevel Designs (LLD), network diagrams, and operational runbooks. . Ensure WAN solutions align with security, cloud connectivity, and application performance requirements. . Lead handson implementation of: SDWAN platforms (vendoragnostic or specific to your environment) WAN routing and site turnups (branches, data centers, cloud edges) . Manage and coordinate: New site deployments and migrations MPLS to SDWAN transformations WAN upgrades and technology refreshes . Validate configurations through testing, cutover planning, and postimplementation support. . Ensure standardized, repeatable deployment approaches. WAN Operations & Expert Troubleshooting . Provide L3 expert support for complex WAN and SDWAN issues. . Troubleshoot advanced problems related to: Routing instability (OSPF/BGP) MPLS and Internet circuit performance SDWAN path selection, SLA, and application routing . Lead incident, problem, and change management activities. . Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and drive longterm corrective actions. . Continuously optimize WAN performance, resiliency, and cost. Telco & Vendor Management . Own relationships with telecom service providers and SDWAN vendors. . Manage: Circuit ordering, provisioning, and decommissioning SLAs, escalations, and performance reviews Cost optimization and contract alignment . Act as the technical authority during vendor troubleshooting and negotiations. Governance, Documentation & Standards . Define WAN standards, design patterns, and best practices. . Maintain accurate documentation, diagrams, SOPs, and knowledge articles. . Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture, security policies, and audit requirements. Leadership & Collaboration . Serve as the WAN / SDWAN Subject Matter Expert (SME). . Collaborate closely with security, cloud, and application teams to ensure seamless connectivity. Required Qualifications . 7 - 8 years of experience in enterprise network engineering. . Strong handson experience in WAN and SDWAN design, implementation, and operations. . Deep expertise in routing technologies: MPLS, OSPF, BGP . Proven ability to independently lead initiatives from requirements gathering through production support. . Solid understanding of: TCP/IP, QoS, latency, jitter, packet loss High availability and resiliency design . Strong troubleshooting skills in large, complex WAN environments. Preferred Skills . Experience with leading SDWAN vendors (e.g., Cisco, Fortinet, VMware, Versa, Palo Alto). . Automation or scripting for network .
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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.
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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.