L3 Network Architect - Versa SDWAN.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

LAN Switching & WAN Routing knowledge, Network protocols (BGP, OPSF , EIGRP ), VLANs, SDWAN concepts and Palo Alto Firewall Security principles, F5 Load balancer and Arista Switching

Aruba Products, Aruba ClearPass, Aruba Wireless, PaloAlto Firewall, SD WAN and F5 LB

Role descriptions / Expectations from the Role

• Provide Level 3 support for Aruba wireless and Switching, handling escalated issues from L1 and L2 teams.
• Provide Level 3 (L3) support for SD-WAN solutions, handling escalated issues from L1 and L2 teams.
• Provide Level 3 (L3) support for Arista Networking, handling escalated issues from L1 and L2 teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues related to SD-WAN, BGP, OSPF, IPSec, QoS, and application-aware routing.
• Deploy, configure, and manage Versa Director, Versa Analytics, and Versa Controllers.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement proactive solutions to enhance SD-WAN performance.
• Design and optimize SD-WAN policies, traffic engineering, and security postures.
• Collaborate with network architects and engineers for network design, migration, and upgrades.
• Work with automation tools (Python, Ansible, or Terraform) to streamline SD-WAN operations.
• Assist in the implementation of Zero Trust Security and Cloud Integrations with SD-WAN.
• Document troubleshooting steps, configurations, and best practices for internal knowledge sharing.
• Provide support for cloud-based SD-WAN deployments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Lead Change and Operational Project Management: Manage and execute changes and projects related to SD-WAN operations to enhance network performance and reliability.
• Expertise troubleshooting knowledge in Palo alto firewall
• Hands on experience in Panorama management & deploying rules
• Security policy creation / Palo alto Image upgrading process
• Implementing & managing IPsec/ SSL / Global protect -VPN connection
• Certification preferred PCNSE ( Palo alto certified network security engineer )
• Manage, configure, and optimize F5 load balancers (LTM, GTM, ASM, APM).
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application delivery and network-related issues.
• Develop and maintain iRules, traffic policies, and SSL certificates.
• Work closely with security and application teams to ensure high availability and performance.
• Perform firmware upgrades, patch management, and capacity planning.
• Provide Level 3 support, including incident management and root cause analysis.
• Document configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures.
• F5 certifications (F5-CA, F5-CTS) preferred.