Senior Engineer (Networking)

Position: Senior Engineer (Networking)

• Support in architecting, designing, deploying, and maintaining server and network infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Lead infrastructure modernization initiatives, including virtualization, containerization, and hybrid cloud integration.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot complex issues across servers, storage, and network layers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support application deployments and infrastructure needs.
• Implement and enforce security best practices, including firewalls, VPNs, and access controls.
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Terraform, PowerShell).
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing and development.

Technology skills, Competencies and Experience:

• Configure, manage, and monitor Palo Alto firewalls (PA-series) and Panorama
• Implement advanced security features: App-ID, User-ID, GlobalProtect, NAT policies, and threat prevention
• Design and maintain secure VPN tunnels (IPSec/SSL)

SD-WAN & WAN Optimization:

• Deploy and manage Silver Peak appliances for WAN acceleration and optimization
• Monitor and tune performance across hybrid WAN environments

Wireless & Access Control:

• Administer Aruba wireless infrastructure including APs, controllers, and RF tuning
• Integrate ClearPass for network access control (802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+)

Monitoring & Diagnostics:

• Utilize PRTG and other tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Wireshark) for proactive monitoring and alerting
• Analyze network performance and troubleshoot latency, packet loss, and connectivity issues

Virtualization & Infrastructure:

• Manage Nutanix HCI clusters and virtual networking components
• Collaborate with systems teams on resource provisioning and optimization

Automation & IaC:

• Use Terraform to automate network provisioning and configuration
• Maintain infrastructure-as-code repositories and CI/CD pipelines for network deployments

Documentation & Collaboration:

• Create and maintain detailed network diagrams, runbooks, and SOPs
• Work cross-functionally with security, cloud, and DevOps teams to align infrastructure goals

Qualification:

• Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 12 to 15 years of experience as a Network Engineer and Cloud Networking Technologies
• Strong knowledge of Windows Infrastructure and Azure Cloud
• Experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and GPOs.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Terraform skillsets is an added advantage
• Strong experience with Azure cloud services.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
• Scripting knowledge in PowerShell, Bash, and ARM
• Knowledge with version control systems and management of CI/CD pipelines like Azure DevOps
• Play a significant role in the implementation of technical solutions under the direction of Architects, Manager, or Project Lead.

Nice to have:

• Azure certifications: CCNA/CCNP or Azure networking or any equivalent certifications related to Networking

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