Forward Deployed Engineer

Project Role : Forward Deployed Engineer
Project Role Description : Organize the deployment of AI workflows and architectures across diverse AI and technology platforms. Facilitate solution design across enterprise technology stack to integrate into the ecosystem of AI models and multi provider platforms.
Must have skills : Network Infrastructures
Good to have skills : Network Security Operations
Minimum 12 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary:
A Network Scrum Master drives Agile delivery across Network, Security, DNS/DDI and Infrastructure teams by facilitating sprint execution, removing impediments, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, and ensuring successful delivery of operational and transformation objectives while maintaining governance, transparency, and continuous improvement.


Roles & Responsibilities:
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
- Drive delivery of Network, Security, DNS/DDI, Voice, and Infrastructure initiatives using Agile methodologies.
- Remove impediments and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution.
- Track sprint progress, velocity, risks, dependencies, and delivery milestones.
- Work closely with Product Owners, Principal Engineers, SREs, and Service Engineers to prioritize work.
- Ensure timely delivery of operational, project, and transformation objectives.
- Manage stakeholder communication and provide regular status reporting.
- Support backlog refinement, user story definition, and sprint prioritization.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure adherence to Agile standards, governance, compliance, and organizational processes.
- Coordinate release planning, change management, and deployment activities.
- Monitor team performance metrics and promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.


Professional & Technical Skills:
Must To Have Skills:
- Agile & Delivery Management
- Agile (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
- Sprint Planning & Execution
- Backlog Management
- Program & Project Coordination
- Release & Change Management
- Risk and Dependency Management
Network Domain Knowledge
- Enterprise Networking (LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, Wi-Fi)
- Network Security & SASE
- DNS/DDI (BlueCat, Infoblox)
- Network Operations & Service Management
Tools: Jira, ServiceNow, Power BI

Additional Information:
- The candidate should have minimum 12 years of experience in Network Infrastructures.
- This position is based at our Pune office.
- A 15 years full time education is required.

15 years full time education

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