Sr. Network engineer /Architect Contract Chennai Face to face interview

Unfamiliar company, default mid-tier. AceStack is hiring a Senior Network Architect in Chennai for a contract role focusing on network security operations and architecture design. The role requires advanced troubleshooting, SD-WAN deployment, firewall management, and supporting global enterprise connectivity. Candidates must demonstrate deep expertise in Cisco, Fortinet, and Meraki ecosystems while leading incident management and mentoring junior engineers. This position involves direct onsite engagement and active participation in ITIL-aligned governance processes. Must have: L3/L4 support for complex network and security incidents; Design and implement enterprise network architectures; Deploy and manage SD-WAN solutions (Fortinet / Meraki); Manage firewall rule lifecycle and security policies; Configure and troubleshoot Site-to-Site and Remote Access VPNs; Support Cisco and Meraki wireless solutions; Act as technical SME for network/security escalations. Required tools: fortinet, fortigate, fortimanager, fortianalyzer, fortiswitch, fortiap, cisco, l2/l3 switching, vlan, stp, etherchannel, ospf, bgp, cisco wlc, qos, hsrp, vrrp, meraki, mx, ms, mr, autovpn, sd-wan, ips/ids, nat, vpn, ipsec, ssl vpn, itil. Unfamiliar company, default mid-tier. AceStack is hiring a Senior Network Architect in Chennai for a contract role focusing on network security operations and architecture design. The role requires advanced troubleshooting, SD-WAN deployment, firewall management, and supporting global enterprise connectivity. Candidates must demonstrate deep expertise in Cisco, Fortinet, and Meraki ecosystems while leading incident management and mentoring junior engineers. This position involves direct onsite engagement and active participation in ITIL-aligned governance processes. Must have: L3/L4 support for complex network and security incidents; Design and implement enterprise network architectures; Deploy and manage SD-WAN solutions (Fortinet / Meraki); Manage firewall rule lifecycle and security policies; Configure and troubleshoot Site-to-Site and Remote Access VPNs; Support Cisco and Meraki wireless solutions; Act as technical SME for network/security escalations. Required tools: fortinet, fortigate, fortimanager, fortianalyzer, fortiswitch, fortiap, cisco, l2/l3 switching, vlan, stp, etherchannel, ospf, bgp, cisco wlc, qos, hsrp, vrrp, meraki, mx, ms, mr, autovpn, sd-wan, ips/ids, nat, vpn, ipsec, ssl vpn, itil.