Expert Network Engineer

About MatchPoint Solutions MatchPoint Solutions is a fast-growing global IT and Engineering services firm delivering innovative technology solutions to leading enterprises including Uber, Robinhood, Netflix, Airbnb, Google, and more. With a growing international presence across North America, Europe, Asia, and South America, we help organizations turn ideas into outcomes through cutting-edge technology, industry best practices, and deep technical expertise. We're expanding our team and looking for driven professionals who want to build impactful solutions in a collaborative, high-growth environment. Job Title: Expert Network Engineer Location: Pune/Bangalore/Chennai/Hyderabad (Hybrid) Duration: Fulltime Salary Range: INR 25 LPA to 28 LPA Role Overview • The Expert Network Engineer is responsible for the design and implementation of enterprise and data-center-wide voice and data network solutions aligned with architecture and business models. • Owns developing, implementing, and maintaining Network, Security/Threat, and Voice solutions, along with network documentation, standards, and capacity planning. • Interacts and consults directly with clients to collect solution requirements and coordinate implementation. What You Will Do • Support all network environments for clients. • Provide L3 Operations support for investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving network communications and operations issues impacting client, backbone access, or performance. • Design, engineer, and implement complex network solutions across a variety of disciplines, security postures, access control, and infrastructure. • Own Incident Management, Request Fulfillment, Change Management, Event Management, and Problem Management for all client environments. • Perform a consultative role for internal and external customers at all levels of the organization. • Proactively monitor client network performance and recommend improvements. • Drive and implement network solutions-based architectures to increase efficiencies. • Contribute proactively to documentation, automation, and process improvement. • Provide strategic technical direction on highly complex network projects, including design approach and systems technology selection. • Perform client and market research to define and qualify strategy and direction. • Research and develop innovative solutions around existing and future network technologies; create product roadmaps and write user stories/requirements. • Regularly lead self and others, acting as Product SME or specialist. • Manage multiple projects and plan the network roadmap. • Analyze current and future IT industry trends for potential impact on network systems architecture. Required Qualifications • Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar role and 12+ years overall within the network space. • Strong, hands-on VMware NSX experience - this is the primary technical focus for this search. • Solid core routing and switching fundamentals (LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, EIGRP, BGP/eBGP, MPLS, SNMP, VPN, SSH). • Hands-on F5 load balancing experience. • Firewall experience: Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA. • Extensive knowledge of Cisco's product portfolio: routers, switches, wireless, ACS, and ISE. • Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent customer support capabilities. • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to carry out assigned tasks with minimal supervision. • Methodical problem-resolving skills and mastery of high-level and detailed network design. • Experience designing, engineering, and implementing Software Defined Networking. Preferred Qualifications • Cloud networking experience in Azure or AWS (VPCs/VNets, NSGs, Direct Connect/ExpressRoute, VPN connectivity for hybrid cloud architectures). • Advanced knowledge of additional routing and switching protocols beyond core fundamentals. • Experience with other load balancing technologies such as Netscaler, A10. • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Math, Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Cisco certifications such as CCNP, CCDP, CCIE, or CCDE. • AWS Certified Advanced Networking. • Microsoft Azure certifications such as AZ-700 (Azure Network Engineer Associate) or AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect Expert). Key Technical Areas Area Primary Focus Expected Contribution NSX / Software-Defined Networking VMware NSX (primary focus for this search) Design and operate SDN-based network architecture across client environments Core Routing & Switching LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, EIGRP/BGP, MPLS Deliver reliable, well-engineered network foundations F5 Load Balancing F5 application delivery/load balancing Ensure traffic distribution and application availability Cloud Networking (Azure/AWS) VPCs/VNets, Direct Connect/ExpressRoute Support hybrid cloud connectivity (preferred, not mandatory) Top 3 Mandatory Skills • VMware NSX (Software-Defined Networking) - primary focus • Core Routing & Switching Fundamentals • F5 Load Balancing Success in This Role Looks Like • NSX-based network architecture is designed, implemented, and operated reliably across client environments. • Client network environments run reliably with L3 issues investigated, triaged, and resolved with minimal recurrence. • Load-balanced application traffic is well-architected and performant. • The candidate operates as a trusted SME across internal teams and client stakeholders, driving roadmap and standards forward. Equal Employment Opportunity MatchPoint Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoffs, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.