Consultant, Technology Engineer - Network Engineering, India

If you’re passionate about being part of a dynamic organization that enables a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales to drive innovation and adopt new technologies that deliver business results, then Nationwide’s Technology team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our network infrastructure. This role includes managing virtual and physical network environments, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability across all systems. This position will also oversee the physical connectivity of our office location in Hyderabad, including cabling, hardware setup, and on-site troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement network constructs to achieve business outcomes (e.g., B2B connectivity, internet connectivity, third party connectivity, etc.)
• Configure and install network hardware and software (routers, switches, access points, etc.)
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure high availability
• Manage and maintain physical network infrastructure, including:
• Office cabling (Ethernet, fiber, patch panels)
• Network closets and racks
• Physical setup and relocation of network devices
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for structured cabling and hardware installations
• Perform regular network maintenance and upgrades
• Implement and enforce network security protocols and policies
• Provide Level 3 escalation support for network-related issues
• Maintain accurate documentation of network configurations and physical layouts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Proven experience as a Network Engineer or similar role
• Strong understanding of network protocols and services (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DHCP, DNS, 802.1x, IPSec etc.)
• Experience with physical network infrastructure and structured cabling
• Demonstrable familiarity with Cisco internetworking solutions
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills

Required Skills

• Cisco CCNP certification
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP
• Strong understanding of network routing protocols (CCNP-level)
• Demonstrable network automation experience
• Experience with Infrastructure/Network as Code workflows (e.g., Git, Ansible, Terraform)
• AWS Networking Fundamentals

Desired Skills

• Experience with deployment pipelines and infrastructure as code methodology is highly desired
• Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure)
• Knowledge of VoIP systems and wireless networking
• Scripting for automation (Python, Bash)
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools

Job Description Summary Nationwide is a leading insurance and financial services provider committed to delivering extraordinary care to its customers. With a growing presence in India, our technology teams play a vital role in driving innovation and supporting global operations. Nationwide’s industry-leading technology workforce embraces an agile work environment and a collaborative culture to deliver outstanding solutions and results. If that sounds like something you aspire to, we want to hear from you!

As a Consultant, Technology Engineer, you deliver standard and custom supportable technology products. The solutions you build are based on Nationwide’s architectural standards, technology roadmaps, industry trends, and business requirements. You’ll focus on collaboration, data, systems, storage, middleware, network, security, and contact center technology products. You’ll also be accountable for the operational aspects and management for the above products according to the business requirements and defined service level agreements (SLAs).

Job Description Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with Technology Architecture professionals to develop technology product roadmaps.
• Responsible for applying secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure our data and technology solutions are protected from threats and vulnerabilities.
• Designs and implements standard builds/templates for all technology platforms.
• Drives product improvements through optimization, enhancements and the implementation of new featur…