Cloud Network Engineer

Key Responsibilities

1. Network Security Administration

• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot

  Cisco ISE

  for network access control (NAC), posture assessment, and 802.1X authentication.
• Manage and monitor

  Palo Alto Firewalls

  , including security policies, threat prevention, and URL filtering.
• Maintain and optimize firewall rule sets to balance security and performance.
  

2. Wireless Infrastructure Management

• Configure and maintain

  Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC)

  , including SSID creation, security policies, and access point (AP) management.
• Perform RF planning, optimization, and troubleshooting to ensure wireless network reliability and performance.
  

3. Network Automation & Monitoring

• Leverage

  Cisco DNA Center

  for automation, provisioning, assurance, and network monitoring.
• Implement network policies, QoS, and templates via DNAC to ensure standardization and operational efficiency.
  

4. Security Compliance & Incident Response

• Coordinate with the security team to close vulnerabilities identified during audits and assessments.
  
• Respond to, investigate, and remediate network security incidents.
  
• Ensure adherence to security frameworks, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.
  

5. Collaboration & Documentation

• Partner with infrastructure, security, and application teams to deliver secure network solutions.
  
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  

Technical Expertise Required

• Cisco ISE:

  Policy configuration, profiling, BYOD, posture validation.

• Cisco WLC:

  WLAN setup, security (WPA3, 802.1X), roaming optimization.

• Cisco DNAC:

  Automation workflows, network assurance, inventory management.

• Palo Alto Firewalls:

  Security profiles, NAT, VPNs, Panorama management.

• Strong understanding of:

• Networking protocols: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, STP.
  
• Security protocols: IPSec, SSL/TLS, RADIUS, TACACS+.
  
• Identity and Access Management (IAM).
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Certifications (preferred):

• Cisco: CCNA, CCNP Security (or equivalent).
  
• Palo Alto: PCNSA, PCNSE.
  
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.