Sr Project Network Engineer - Tx Core upgrade program

Company Name

VARITE India Private Limited

About The Client

One of the oldest banking institutions in the UAE and Middle East. The Client provides a range of conventional and Islamic banking services, including personal banking solutions such as deposits, loans, and credit cards. The bank also offers corporate and investment banking services, including corporate finance, investment advisory on mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings (IPOs), and underwriting

About The Job

• This role supports the end‐to‐end implementation of the TxCore migration and upgrade program.
• The Senior Network Engineer will lead design validation, implementation, and stabilization of network components across hybrid environments.
• The position ensures seamless transformation of core banking network infrastructure while maintaining the highest levels of availability, performance, and security.

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrable experience delivering large‐scale network transformation and migration programs.
• Expert‐level knowledge in routing, switching, cloud networking, SDWAN, and SDN.
• Ability to validate and implement network designs supporting TxCore workloads.
• Strong experience in hybrid network environments across datacenter, cloud, and campus.
• Proven capability to manage vendor relationships and outsourced service providers.
• Strong governance experience including change management, configuration management, and audit compliance.
• Ensuring maximum uptime of network infrastructure and adherence to SLAs.
• Strong technical documentation and reporting skills.
• Operating Environment, Framework and Boundaries
• Responsible for supporting TxCore migration across hybrid network infrastructure.
• Manage network operations, performance reviews, and SLA compliance.
• Enforce information security policies and audit requirements.
• Support business continuity and high‐availability designs for mission‐critical systems.
• Work across Cisco Networks (Cloud, Datacenter, Campus), MS Azure Networking, Aruba NAC/WiFi, and monitoring tools such as SolarWinds and PRTG.
• Engage in problem solving, incident management, and changing control disciplines.
• Manage vendor and partner relationships.
• Support technology lifecycle management and refresh initiatives.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Technical Skills

• Minimum 15 years of experience in enterprise‐level network engineering.
• CCIE (Enterprise or Datacenter) – Mandatory.
• Expert knowledge in routing and switching technologies
• Well versed with Cisco ACI setup.
• Strong experience in cloud networking and hybrid connectivity.
• Hands‐on experience with SDWAN, SDN, and network automation (Python, Ansible).
• Deep expertise in WAN routing (BGP, OSPF, DMVPN, IPSEC, GRE).
• Experience with Aruba Wireless, ClearPass/CPPM, AirWave, and Central.
• Experience with WAN optimization platforms (Riverbed, Silver Peak).
• Strong troubleshooting skills using Wireshark and advanced diagnostic tools.
• Knowledge of endpoint network security (802.1x, NAC, Client, port security, ARP inspection).
• Working knowledge of SolarWinds, PRTG, and similar monitoring tools.
• Understanding of Checkpoint, ASA, F5, IDS/IPS, and Packet brokers.
• Strong understanding of information security principles.

Service Management

• Strong understanding of ITIL processes for change, incident, and problem management.
• Experience contributing to service portfolio development and operational governance.

Project Management

• Experience delivering complex network projects within time and budget.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification (desirable).

Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills with ability to engage business and technical stakeholders.
• Ability to present technical concepts to senior leadership.
• Team player with strong collaboration skills.
• High motivation, innovation mindset, and strong decision‐making ability.
• Willingness to support 24/7 migration and cutover windows.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to respond/submit their updated resumes, and for additional job opportunities, please visit Jobs In India – VARITE.

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About VARITE

VARITE is a global staffing and IT consulting company providing technical consulting and team augmentation services to Fortune 500 Companies in USA, UK, CANADA and INDIA. VARITE is currently a primary and direct vendor to the leading corporations in the verticals of Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Hardware and Software, Digital Marketing and Media Solutions, Clinical Diagnostics, Utilities, Gaming and Entertainment, and Financial Services.

Equal Opportunity Employer

VARITE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.