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Position: SME -Network & Security Engineer Job Status: Full-Time Duration: Permanent Shift: 24/7 Location: 902, Tower B, Urbtech Trade Center, Sector 132, Noida, Uttar Pradesh Experience Level: Senior / Expert (8+ years preferred) About GlobalXperts: GlobalXperts is a worldwide solutions provider dedicated to supporting their customers with all phases of the solution life-cycle for advanced technologies. From small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, our customers leverage their partnership with GlobalXperts as an extension of their professional services, managed services, and field services capabilities in areas such as Data Center, Cloud, DevOps, Security, Collaboration, Contact Centers, and Enterprise Networking. For more information about GlobalXperts, visit our website at www.globalxperts.net or follow us on LinkedIn . Summary of Position: We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Network & Security Engineer with deep technical expertise in routing, switching, wireless technologies , and network security . The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with Palo Alto , Cisco ASA , Radware , and FortiGate security platforms, along with a strong background in design, implementation, and troubleshooting of complex network environments. This role demands advanced problem-solving skills, leadership in technical strategy, and the ability to drive secure, scalable infrastructure solutions across the enterprise. Responsibilities: Act as the technical authority and escalation point for all networking and security-related matters. Lead the design and architecture of enterprise network infrastructure including LAN/WAN/WLAN and security zones. Implement and manage routing and switching solutions using enterprise-grade technologies (e.g., Cisco, Juniper). Design, deploy, and manage secure wireless networks , ensuring optimal performance and security compliance. Configure and maintain advanced security platforms, including: Palo Alto Networks NGFW Cisco ASA (including Firepower services) Radware (DefensePro, Alteon) Fortinet FortiGate Lead and perform end-to-end troubleshooting for complex issues across L2-L7. Develop and enforce network security policies , segmentation strategies, ACLs, and threat prevention mechanisms. Guide network/security operations in incident response , root cause analysis, and preventive action planning. Provide strategic input on network modernization , capacity planning , and technology evaluations . Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation and runbooks. Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with project teams, security operations, and infrastructure leads. Required Skills & Experience: Deep expertise in routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP) and switching technologies (VLANs, STP, EtherChannel, QoS). Strong hands-on experience with enterprise wireless infrastructure (e.g., Cisco, Aruba). Extensive knowledge of firewall configuration and administration : Palo Alto Networks (PAN-OS and Panorama) Cisco ASA / Firepower Radware (ADC, DDoS Protection) Fortinet FortiGate (including UTM features) In-depth understanding of network and security design principles , segmentation, and best practices. Proven ability to design, implement, and troubleshoot complex enterprise networks. Strong background in VPN technologies , NAT , ACLs , IPS/IDS , and layer 7 inspection . Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and performance tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, Wireshark, Splunk). Preferred Certifications : CCNP/CCIE (Enterprise or Security) PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer) NSE4 or higher (Fortinet) Radware Certified Specialist Any relevant cloud networking certifications (AWS, Azure) are a plus. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education. Soft Skills: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong documentation and presentation abilities. Proactive mindset with a focus on problem prevention and system optimization. Ability to lead and mentor technical teams in high-pressure situations. GlobalXperts is a global information and communications technology company with an impeccable record for providing comprehensive, integrated Managed Services and Professional Services and excelling in Network Infrastructure Management Services (Voice, Data & Video) and other IT Infrastructure Services (End User Computing, Applications, Storage and Virtualization) Show more Show less
