Engineer Senior

Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Engineer who can support us in the implementation, management and optimization of our enterprise network infrastructure. This role demands deep expertise in next-generation firewalls, SDWAN, wireless access, virtualization, infrastructure automation, and performance monitoring. You will play a critical role in ensuring secure, scalable, and resilient network operations across our global footprint. Key responsibilities: • 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: ➢ Firewall & Security: • 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: • Bachelor’s 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