Network Engineer

Experience Level - 8 to 12 Years

Work Mode - Work From Office

Work Timings - EST shift hours (5:00 PM to 2:00 AM IST)

As a Network Operations Engineer at Penumbra, you will play a critical role in determining the company's long-term goals. You will focus on providing operational and implementation support for Network, Wireless, firewall, DNS, DHCP, LAN, incidents, and changes.

What Youll Work On

• Perform network\server maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes, and security configurations
• Monitor network infrastructure, troubleshoot, and handle user incidents actively
• Provide medium to high complexity network support activities including occasional off-shift support in case of major outage reported.
• Work closely with Network Engineering, Network Security and Compliance teams
• Follow the change management process while performing network changes.
• Participate in the network technology design process.
• Analyze potential changes and enhancements to network software and hardware to determine impact on existing production environment.
• Work as a member of a project team on business projects

What You Contribute

• A bachelors degree in computer engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong conceptual knowledge of OSI and TCP network layers
• Strong working experience in switching and routing technologies (OSPF, EIGRP,BGP,etc.)
• 5+ years of experience in operations and managing Network devices, firewalls infrastructure.
• 5+ years of experience installing and building Network infrastructure.
• In-depth knowledge of network hardware and software technologies and best practices is required.
• 3+ years of experience in deploying and managing cloud networks in Azure/AWS and clear understanding of NSGs, ASGs and multi-region network deployment.
• Experience in deploying and supporting a large global network environment
• Experience in architecting and designing network solutions will be a Plus
• R&S and/or DC CCNA and CCNP preferred
• Good knowledge of PAN firewalls architecture, ACLs, policies, NATs, IPSEC VPNs, Global protect VPNs.
• Experience on SolarWinds IT infrastructure monitoring and provisioning is preferred

* LAN switching including VLAN, VTP, STP etc. is preferred

* Solid understanding of routing protocols ISIS, OSPF, BGP is preferred

* Understanding and practical experience with technologies such as Cisco SDA, ISE, VXLAN etc.

* Good working knowledge of Wireless network includes WLC 9800, 3500 Access points 9120 is preferred

* Solid knowledge of Cisco Catalyst 9000 series, Palo Alto firewalls, Nexus 93k series, APC UPS, OOB network is preferred

* Test and validation experience (Network hardware or software/OS) is preferred

* Knowledge of a network technology discipline (e.g., IP Routing and Switching, Routing Protocols-OSPF, BGP, WAN, IPSEC, PAN Firewall, Packet Analysis, SD Access, DNAC, Cisco ISE, Infrastructure, IT Tools, and other relevant technologies.

* Excellent troubleshooting skills in identifying and resolving complex networking issues

* Strong understanding of how DNS works and experience in deploying and managing the internal and external DNS environments

* Experience in managing different Load Balancer solutions.

* Experience with cloud networking and cloud connectivity.

* Scripting/programing skills will be a PLUS

* Proactively acquire an in-depth understanding of the organization and its processes as well as develop an understanding of incidents and change management principles and organization best practices.

* Medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industry experience desired

* Good team player and able to take accountability of tasks assigned and follow through to completion.

* Strong communication and customer facing skills (written, verbal, and formal presentation)

Working Conditions

General office environment. Willingness and ability to work on site. May have business travel from 0% - 10%. Ability to be available for on-call duty during off hours as part of a rotating schedule. Flexibility to switch weekend days off with weekdays when necessary to avoid disruption to 24/7 production environments. Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Requires some lifting and moving of up to 50 pounds. Must be able to move between buildings and floors. Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day. Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets. Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed. Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis.

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