Cloud Operations Engineer

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage secure network environments across Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and OCI and on-prem locations.
• Support hybrid and multi-cloud deployments with seamless integration and high availability.
• Troubleshoot and expand LAN, WAN, wireless, and SD-WAN solutions using Cisco, Palo Alto, VMware NSX-T/AVI, and F5.
• Implement and optimize enterprise Wi-Fi networks for performance and security.
• Automate network operations using scripting tools (e.g., Python, Ansible).
• Configure BGP and OSPF for resilient, scalable routing.
• Develop and maintain detailed network designs and documentation.
• Conduct site surveys and capacity planning for LAN, wireless, and SD-WAN.
• Monitor and enhance network performance through proactive analysis and QoS strategies.
• Design high-availability solutions with redundancy and failover mechanisms.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance across network deployments.
• Evaluate and deploy next-gen cloud-managed network technologies.
• Manage external DNS and domain registration using industry-standard platforms.
• Administer F5 GSLB, BIG-IP, and XC for dynamic, scalable deployments.
• Expert in Palo Alto Strata and Prisma Cloud, including Panorama, firewall rules, clustering, and SD-WAN.
• Perform routine security patching and actively participate in refreshes.

Skills & Competencies:

• Solid understanding of LAN switching, VLANs, and spanning tree protocols.
• Experience with dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) in enterprise environments.
• Familiar with WAN technologies including IPSec, MPLS, SD-WAN, and basic load balancing.
• Working knowledge of Wi-Fi technologies and enterprise wireless network setup.
• Hands-on experience with wireless controllers and access point troubleshooting.
• Skilled in designing network solutions with high availability and disaster recovery considerations.
• Proficient with network monitoring tools such as Wireshark and SolarWinds.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for resolving network and wireless connectivity issues.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for basic network automation tasks.
• Exposure to automation tools like Ansible, Terraform, or SaltStack for device configuration.
• Working knowledge of F5 technologies including load balancing, VIPs, and DNS.
• Familiar with Palo Alto firewall suite, including Prisma Access and Panorama.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• CCNA, CCNP and Cloud certification.
• Palo Alto certification
• Understanding of F5 or similar technologies.
• 6-8 years in IT network engineering roles, including LAN, wireless, WAN, SD-WAN, and routing protocol design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with deploying and managing enterprise-grade network infrastructure, including wired and wireless networks, dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), and VLAN configurations.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing secure and scalable network solutions across multi-vendor platforms, including Cisco, Meraki, Palo Alto, Juniper, and Aruba.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of hybrid cloud networking, Google Cloud Platform is must, and integration with on-premises environments.
• Experience with network performance optimization, capacity planning, and high-availability configurations.
• Skilled in implementing and managing network monitoring and troubleshooting tools, such as SolarWinds, Wireshark, and Cisco DNA Center.
• Familiarity with network security technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, and network access control (NAC) solutions.