{"id":1172374,"url":"https://alion.io/job/hewlett-packard-enterprise-network-engineer-3-switching","title":"Network Engineer 3 Switching","company":{"id":5292,"name":"Hewlett Packard Enterprise","domain":"hpe.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/hewlett-packard-enterprise","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":80,"open_postings":113,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.982,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":13,"computed_at":"2026-10-01T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Networking","role_family":"Networking","seniority":"middle","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Bengaluru, India"],"countries":["IN"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":7,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"BGP","optional":false},{"name":"DHCP","optional":false},{"name":"DNS","optional":false},{"name":"OSPF","optional":false},{"name":"Perl","optional":false},{"name":"Python","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-06-17T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-06-17","last_verified_at":"2026-10-01T00:19:09Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":106,"trust":{"level":"stale","repost_count":0,"flags":["stale"],"days_open":106},"description":"Network Engineer 3 SwitchingThis role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.Who We Are:\nHewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.\nJob Description:\nWhat you’ll do:\nKey Responsibilities\nCustomer & Escalation LeadershipOwn and drive complex L3 escalations related to Juniper Enterprise and Data-Center switching platforms.\nServe as a technical escalation point for other TAC teams and global support organizations.\nAct as a customer advocate, understanding business impact and ensuring timely, high-quality resolution.\n\nAdvanced Troubleshooting & Root Cause AnalysisIsolate issues across software, hardware, and network design layers.\nReproduce customer-reported issues in JTAC lab environments and collaborate with engineering for fixes.\nDeliver clear root-cause analysis, workarounds, and permanent solutions.\n\nCross-Functional CollaborationPartner closely with Engineering, Product Management, and QA teams to resolve defects and improve product stability.\nContribute to new product introductions (NPI) and feature validation.\nCreate and maintain knowledge base articles, best practices, and troubleshooting guides.\n\nInnovation & Continuous ImprovementLeverage automation, scripting, and tooling to improve troubleshooting efficiency.\nDrive process improvements, quality initiatives, and customer experience enhancements.\nStay current with next-generation networking technologies and Juniper’s evolving portfolio\n\nWhat you need to bring:\nEducation and Experience Required:\nBachelor’s degree in computer science, Electronics, or related engineering discipline.\n7-10+ years of experience in networking, with strong exposure to enterprise and data-center environments.\nProven experience in technical support, escalation engineering, or advanced operations roles.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience supporting global customers.\nCore Technical Skills\nNetworking Fundamentals\nIP networking and protocols: ARP, ICMP, TCP/UDP, DNS, DHCP\nStrong troubleshooting methodology and analytical thinking\nSwitching & Data Center Technologies\nLayer 2: xSTP, LACP, VRRP, 802.1X, CoS, QoS\nRouting: BGP, OSPF, RIP\nOverlays & Virtualization: EVPN, VXLAN\nVPNs: L2VPN, L3VPN\nMulticast: IGMP, IGMP Snooping, PIM\n Preferred / Value-Add Skills\nScripting & Automation: Python, Perl or Shell scripting is a plus\nExperience with network automation frameworks and operational tooling\nHands-on experience with data-center network design and implementation\nExperience working directly with product development and engineering teams\nCertifications - JNCIS / JNCIE (Switching or Data-Center) or equivalent\nAdditional Skills:\nCloud Architectures, Cross Domain Knowledge, Design Thinking, Development Fundamentals, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Microservices Fluency, Full Stack Development, Security-First Mindset, User Experience (UX)What We Can Offer You:\nHealth & Wellbeing\nWe strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.\nPersonal & Professional Development\nWe also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have - whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.\nUnconditional Inclusion\nWe are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.\nLet's Stay Connected:\nFollow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE.\n#india#networkingJob:\nEngineeringJob Level:\nTCP_03HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBTemployer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category,and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.\nHewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.\nHPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.\nRecruitment Fraud Alert\nWe have become aware of an increase in fraudulent recruitment activities in which individuals impersonate our company or authorized recruitment agencies to offer fake employment opportunities. These scams may occur through false websites, emails, social media, or chat-based applications and often aim to obtain personal information or money. Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge a candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. We also never request personal information such as back account details, Social Security numbers, or national IDs via social media or chat applications.\nAll legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual’s own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. 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