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.

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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.

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

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

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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

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 features and functions.

Works continuously with other Technology Engineering teams and Technology Architecture to ensure the success of products.

Conducts “proof of concept” labs for enhancements, new solutions and competitive bake-offs.

Designs standard and custom technology solutions for business partner projects, including pre - production testing, performance tuning, handoffs and certification.

Conducts proactive and reactive monitoring to detect, predict and resolve abnormal conditions in the environment.

Collaborates with vendors to help drive design innovation in product enhancements and improvements.

Executes on production engineering processes, incident management, root cause analysis, problem management, change management, release management and knowledge management.

Provides complex production support for all technology platforms.

Provides oversight for technical labs and development environments.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:

Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems, or other related degree.

Six years or more experience with the most complex integrated solutions with an ability to design and develop and modify new and existing solutions for specialized needs . Experience with multiple technologies and / or domains. Experience with automation of deployment of solution configurations ,

Technical Skills:

Cloud Platform Systems

Computer Science

Design Thinking

D evSecOps

Engineering Management

Engineering Support

IT Infrastructure

Infrastructure as Code

Soft Skills & Attributes:

Knowledge of planning, management, and execution of Accelerated Solution Delivery framework

Effective communication and collaboration skills

Analytical and problem-solving mindset

Ability to work in agile and global environments

Time management and prioritization

Understanding of concepts: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and package solutions. Insurance/financial services industry knowledge a plus.

Additional Information:

Reporting Structure:

Reports to Technology Manager/Director - India

Working Hours:

Aligned to India business hours with flexibility for global collaboration.

Location Flexibility:

[Hybrid/Remote/In-office] with periodic in-office collaboration .

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Nationwide is committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, gender, disability, religion, or other protected categories.

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