Network Architect | Network SME | NSE 4 | NSE4

Job Description:

Technology Knowledge Areas:

• Firewall: FortiGate, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA
• SDWAN: Fortinet
• Wi-Fi: Fortinet, Juniper Mist
• Routing: Good knowledge on routing protocols - OSPF, BGP, AIGRP, EIGRP, Static routing
• Switching: Good knowledge on switching protocols STP, LACP, MCLAG, VLAN, VTP
• VPN: Strong knowledge on SSL and IPSEC
• Load Balancer: F5 LTM
• Hands-on knowledge of Ansible, Linux shell and python scripting, and other automation tools
• Experience with enterprise network tools like Splunk, Netscout
• Knowledge on cloud solutions for Network Security (Azure/AWS)
• Hands-on knowledge of Ansible, and python scripting, would be added advantage.

Technology Experience:

• SDWAN & SDLAN Solutions: Hands-on experience in the implementation, troubleshooting, and administration of SDWAN solutions, including Fortinet, FortiGate SDWAN. Proficient in configuring, optimizing, and securing WAN networks, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Routing & Switching: Extensive experience in managing and troubleshooting Cisco Routers and Nexus switches, with in-depth knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, static routing, VRF) and switching technologies (VLAN, STP, VPC, stacking).
• Firewalls: Expertise in deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting next-generation firewalls, including Fortinet FortiGate, Checkpoint, Cisco ASA and Palo Alto
• Load Balancers: Hands-on experience in managing and configuring F5 LTM, GTM, APM load balancers, ensuring effective traffic distribution and optimizing network performance and availability.
• IPS/IDS: Proficient in managing and troubleshooting IPS solutions from Checkpoint, Palo Alto, and Fortinet, providing advanced threat prevention and security monitoring.
• Proxy Servers: Expertise in troubleshooting and managing Zscaler PITC proxy servers to ensure secure internet access and application performance.
• Tunneling Protocols: Solid knowledge of IPSEC and GRE tunneling protocols for secure site-to-site and remote access VPNs.
• Cloud Infrastructure & Security: Experience in managing firewall solutions in Cloud environments (Azure/AWS), ensuring security, compliance, and seamless connectivity across cloud-based applications and networks.
• Network Monitoring & Tools: Hands-on experience with network monitoring and management tools like Splunk, Netscout and ThousandEyes for performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and proactive issue resolution.
• Wireless Solutions: Experience in implementing and troubleshooting Fortinet, Juniper Mist Wireless Controllers and Access Points, along with familiarity in managing wireless networks for both SDLAN and traditional LAN environments.

Soft Skills

• Strong technical skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills, customer relationship skills and interpersonal skills in working with cross-functional teams.

Desirable

• NSE7 / CCIE-Data Center
• CCNP R&S, Security
• CCSA/CCSE
• PCNSA/PCNSE
• F5 201/301