Network Specialist

The Network Specialist role involves conducting comprehensive gap assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing remediation strategies to enhance network security, performance, and scalability. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in designing, optimizing, and securing enterprise networks across various environments including on-premise, cloud, and hybrid setups. Responsibilities include: - Conducting a detailed analysis of existing network architecture to identify security risks, performance issues, and compliance gaps. - Developing and implementing solutions to address network vulnerabilities, optimize performance, and enhance security. - Designing and implementing scalable, high-performance, and secure network architectures for LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, and hybrid cloud environments. - Ensuring network security best practices, implementing firewall policies, VPN configurations, Zero Trust principles, and complying with industry standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR. - Improving network performance by analyzing latency, bandwidth utilization, and QoS policies. - Designing and deploying SD-WAN solutions, hybrid connectivity, and cloud networking for platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. - Implementing automation using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or scripting (Python, Bash) for network configurations. - Providing detailed reports on findings, remediation steps, and ongoing network health assessments. Required Skills & Experience: - 8+ years of experience in enterprise network architecture, design, and security. - Strong expertise in routing & switching, firewall management, WAN Accelerators, and load balancers. - Experience in SD-WAN, MPLS, VPN, BGP, OSPF, and network segmentation. - Knowledge of Zero Trust Networking, NAC, and network security frameworks. - Hands-on experience with cloud networking solutions. - Proficiency in network automation tools and scripting. - Familiarity with SIEM solutions, IDS/IPS, DDoS protection, and network monitoring. - Certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, AWS/Azure Network Specialty, Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto PCNSE are preferred.,