Network Engineer with firewall Exp.-Full Time-Hybrid

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer / Network Operations Lead with strong hands-on expertise in Data Center and Enterprise Networking. The ideal candidate will act as a senior technical escalation point, lead complex network operations, and support high-availability environments while mentoring NOC teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, troubleshoot, and support Data Center network routing and switching technologies, including TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS.

• Provide expert-level firewall configuration, management, and troubleshooting for platforms such as Palo Alto and Check Point.

• Troubleshoot and support enterprise wired and wireless network architectures, including Cisco Nexus, Cisco Wi-Fi, and Arista Wi-Fi.

• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot network load balancers such as F5 and NetScaler (Citrix ADC).

• Manage IP addressing, subnetting, IP Address Management (IPAM), and perform DNS troubleshooting.

• Support and troubleshoot Cisco Unified Communications (CUCM) and related voice infrastructure.

• Apply and troubleshoot Software-Defined Networking (SDN) concepts in enterprise environments.

• Collaborate with Service Provider teams to resolve WAN circuit issues, including BGP-related incidents.

• Work closely with vendor and partner support teams, including Cisco TAC and Palo Alto support, to resolve complex issues.

• Act as a technical escalation point for L1 and L2 NOC teams, handling high and critical severity incidents.

• Execute and lead medium to high-complexity network projects and changes.

• Review and approve NOC Tier II changes and project implementations.

• Develop and maintain Methods of Procedure (MoP) for network changes and troubleshooting activities.

• Provide secondary on-call support as part of the operations team.

• Utilize network monitoring and troubleshooting tools to proactively identify and resolve issues.

• Communicate technical issues clearly and effectively to stakeholders while maintaining composure under pressure.

• Foster a team-oriented culture, mentoring junior engineers and adapting to evolving technologies.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of Routing & Switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6).

• Strong expertise in firewalls, load balancers, and enterprise networking technologies.

• Proven experience in Network Operations (NOC) environments with incident and change management exposure.

• Strong understanding of network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Experience & Certifications

• 8–10 years of experience in Network Operations or Enterprise/Data Center Networking.

• Proven experience leading a team of 8–10 network engineers.

• Industry-standard certifications preferred, such as CCNP or equivalent.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional growth, certifications, and career development.

• Exposure to enterprise-scale, high-availability network environments.