Sr Network Engineer

Job Title

• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS).
• Experience with

  CISCO

  ,

  Alcatel

  ,

  Palo Alto

  ,

  Check Point

  ,

  Juniper

  , and

  Fortinet

  network devices.
• Configure and manage

  Cisco Lightweight Access Points

  ,

  Wireless Controllers

  , and

  Aruba ClearPass

  (Network Access Control Appliance).
• Administer

  F5 Load Balancers

  for optimal application performance.
• Manage

  Structured Cabling

  (UTP/Fiber) and ensure robust infrastructure.
• Oversee administration, support, and maintenance of the campus-wide network infrastructure.
• Continuously monitor network performance and implement improvements to ensure optimal network operation.
• Analyze traffic patterns, troubleshoot problems, and fine-tune the network for better performance.
• Configure and maintain

  Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches

  and

  Core Firewalls

  .
• Implement and maintain

  Network Access Control (NAC) appliances

  to enforce security policies.
• Ensure

  Firewall rules configuration

  and implement security settings to safeguard network integrity.
• Regularly update network device firmware and operating systems.
• Collaborate with other teams (Service Desk, On-site Support) to provide proactive network support and resolution of issues.
• Maintain and update network documentation and diagrams to reflect environmental changes.
• Ensure that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and network procedures are up-to-date and adhered to.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, security standards, and best practices.
• Track and manage requests, incidents, and deployments, ensuring timely resolution and proper escalation when necessary.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to recommend and implement the most efficient network solutions based on requirements.
• Ensure high availability and performance of the network infrastructure, minimizing downtime and network interruptions.

• Qualifications:

• Proven experience with

  Cisco

  ,

  Juniper

  ,

  Alcatel

  ,

  Palo Alto

  ,

  Check Point

  , and

  Fortinet

  network devices.
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience with

  Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches

  ,

  Core Firewalls

  , and

  Network Access Control (NAC)

  systems.
• Familiarity with

  Structured Cabling

  (UTP/Fiber) and wireless technologies such as

  Cisco and Aruba Wireless Controllers

  .
• Extensive experience with

  F5 Load Balancers

  , traffic optimization, and high-availability solutions.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and experience analyzing network traffic patterns, statistics, and system logs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and manage network-related incidents and escalations effectively.
• Experience in configuring and securing network infrastructure, including

  firewalls

  ,

  IDS/IPS

  , and

  NAC systems

  .
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders.