Job Description

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• Lead the design, development, and implementation of network automation solutions using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and Python.
• Integrate networking workflows into CI/CD pipelines to support Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) principles.
• Collaborate closely with DevOps, cloud, and security teams to streamline network operations and enhance service delivery.
• Design and deploy SASE & ZTNA architectures to enable secure cloud and on-premises connectivity.
• Evaluate and implement SDWAN features, including dynamic traffic steering, policy-based routing, and application-aware networking.
• Manage large-scale network, cloud, and telecom infrastructures effectively.
• Lead and mentor diverse global teams, driving innovation in Cloud, Network, and Telecom domains.
• Engage with business and technical stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver tailored solutions.
• Develop comprehensive documentation, including network diagrams, playbooks, and operational guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and deploy advanced cloud and network solutions supporting business growth.
• Drive automation initiatives to improve scalability, resilience, and efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and governance standards.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and knowledge sharing within global teams.
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Proven experience with network automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Python).
• Expertise in SDWAN, SASE, and ZTNA frameworks.
• Experience with Kubernetes networking (CNI plugins) and microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) best practices.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Preferred: Technical certifications in DevOps, SDWAN, SASE, or related emerging technologies.

In alignment with the Employment Equity Act, preference will be given to applicants from historically underrepresented groups/ aligned with our EE targets
About Us:
EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) is a leading data analytics and digital operations and solutions company. We partner with clients using a data and AI-led approach to reinvent business models, drive better business outcomes and unlock growth with speed. EXL harnesses the power of data, analytics, AI, and deep industry knowledge to transform operations for the world's leading corporations in industries including insurance, healthcare, banking and financial services, media and retail, among others. EXL was founded in 1999 with the core values of innovation, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. We are headquartered in New York and have more than 54,000 employees spanning six continents. For more information, visit .
EXL never requires or asks for fees/payments or credit card or bank details during any phase of the recruitment or hiring process and has not authorized any agencies or partners to collect any fee or payment from prospective candidates. EXL will only extend a job offer after a candidate has gone through a formal interview process with members of EXL's Human Resources team, as well as our hiring managers.
About the Team: EXL is the indispensable partner for leading businesses in data-led industries such as insurance, banking and financial services, healthcare, retail and logistics. We bring a unique combination of data, advanced analytics, digital technology and industry expertise to help our clients turn data into insights, streamline operations, improve customer experience, and transform their business. Our partnerships with clients are built on a foundation of collaboration - and we've been chosen as a partner by nine of the top ten leading US insurance companies, nine of the top 20 global banks, and six of the top ten US health care payers. We function as one team to make your goals our goals, whether that's unlocking the value of generative AI or embedding analytics into workflows that reduce risk or power your growth. Clients choose EXL as their transformation partner for many reasons. Our geographic diversity make talent all over the world instantly accessible. Digital accelerators enable unmatched speed-to-value, letting you realize results fast. It's our people that truly set us apart, though, including the 1,500 data scientists we have dedicated to our generative AI practice. And our more than twenty years of experience in delivering business services, garnering stellar client references, and maintaining a solid balance sheet are reassuring to our C-suite clients. Find out for yourself why clients, employees, and analysts think we're some of the best in the business. Contact us to see how we can help you achieve your goals.

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