Senior Network Engineer

Job Title: Senior Network Engineer

Experience: 18–23 Years

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Network Engineer with 18–23 years of expertise in cloud networking, routing & switching, firewalls, and security compliance. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge in technologies such as Cisco, Palo Alto, ForeScout, Infoblox, Check Point, and F5, and have hands-on experience in patching, firmware upgrades, vulnerability management, and regulatory compliance.

You will be responsible for designing, implementing, optimizing, and securing enterprise and cloud network infrastructures to ensure maximum performance, security, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Network & Cloud Infrastructure Management

• Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise and cloud networking solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Manage routing and switching (Cisco or equivalent) with expertise in BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, STP, QoS, and multicast.
• Implement and optimize load balancing using F5 (LTM, GTM, iRules).
• Administer Infoblox DNS, DHCP, and IPAM.

Firewall, Security & Compliance

• Configure and manage firewall rules and security policies (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Check Point, ForeScout).
• Implement secure access using VPNs, zero-trust architecture, and micro-segmentation.
• Conduct regular patching, firmware updates, and vulnerability assessments.
• Align practices with compliance standards: ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, PCI-DSS, etc.
• Partner with security teams to analyze threats and improve posture.

Performance Optimization & Troubleshooting

• Proactively monitor and troubleshoot network, cloud, and firewall performance issues.
• Ensure high availability and minimal downtime across LAN/WAN/cloud environments.
• Collaborate with vendors and cross-functional teams to ensure network reliability.

Automation & Documentation

• Use automation tools (Ansible, Python, PowerShell, Terraform) for deployments and maintenance.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation (network diagrams, security policies, change logs).
• Provide mentorship and knowledge sharing to junior engineers and IT stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 18–23 years of hands-on experience in network engineering and security.
• Expertise in routing & switching (Cisco, Juniper) and firewalls (Palo Alto, Check Point, Cisco ASA, ForeScout).
• Strong cloud networking experience (AWS, Azure, GCP) – VPCs, VPNs, NSGs, load balancers.
• Proficient in F5 load balancing technologies (LTM, GTM, ASM).
• Hands-on with patching, firmware upgrades, vulnerability remediation, and compliance.
• Skilled in automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform) and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC).
• Strong troubleshooting skills in complex enterprise/cloud environments.
• Excellent documentation and stakeholder communication abilities.

Preferred Certifications:

• CCNP / CCIE
• PCNSE (Palo Alto)
• CCSA/CCSE (Check Point)
• F5-CA (F5 Certified Administrator)
• AWS / Azure Networking Specialty
• CISSP (preferred for security-focused profiles)

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint integration.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture, SD-WAN, and micro-segmentation.
• Exposure to monitoring tools: SolarWinds, Splunk, Wireshark, Logic Monitor, Big Panda.
• Knowledge of container networking: Kubernetes, Docker, CNI.

Key Skills:

Routing & Switching | Network Security | Check Point | Palo Alto | Cisco ASA | ForeScout | F5 Load Balancers | Infoblox | AWS/Azure/GCP Networking | Ansible | Python | Compliance | Firewall Management