Senior Network SME – Routing

Years

1 Opening

Trivandrum

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Engineer with 12–15 years of expertise in cloud networking, routing & switching, firewalls, and security compliance. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of Cisco, Palo Alto, ForeScout, Infoblox, Check Point, and F5 technologies. This role involves designing, implementing, and securing enterprise and cloud network infrastructures with a strong focus on patching, firmware upgrades, vulnerability management, and compliance.

Network & Cloud Infrastructure Management

• Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise and cloud networking solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Manage routing & switching environments (Cisco/Equivalent) with expertise in BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, STP, QoS, and multicast.
• Optimize and maintain load balancing solutions (F5 LTM, GTM, iRules) for high availability.
• Administer Infoblox DNS, DHCP, and IPAM for efficient network resource management.

Firewall, Security & Compliance

• Configure and manage firewall policies on Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Check Point, and ForeScout.
• Implement zero-trust architecture, micro-segmentation, and VPN solutions.
• Conduct patching and firmware upgrades to ensure compliance.
• Perform vulnerability assessments, remediation, and compliance checks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, PCI-DSS, etc.).
• Collaborate with security teams to mitigate risks and apply best practices.

Performance Optimization & Troubleshooting

• Monitor network performance and proactively resolve issues to reduce downtime.
• Troubleshoot complex LAN, WAN, cloud, and firewall-related challenges.
• Work with vendors and internal teams to enhance network reliability and security.

Automation & Documentation

• Leverage automation tools (Ansible, Python, PowerShell, Terraform) for network/cloud operations.
• Maintain detailed documentation: network diagrams, firewall rules, policies, and processes.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and IT staff.

• 12–15 years of hands-on experience in network engineering, security, and cloud networking.
• Expertise in routing & switching (Cisco, Juniper) and firewalls (Palo Alto, Check Point, Cisco ASA, ForeScout).
• Strong experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) including VPCs, NSGs, VPNs, and load balancers.
• Proven track record in patch management, firmware upgrades, and vulnerability compliance.
• Hands-on experience with F5 load balancers (LTM, GTM, ASM) and security hardening.
• Proficiency in automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Solid understanding of industry frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, PCI-DSS).
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
• Preferred certifications: CCNP, CCIE, PCNSE, CCSA/CCSE, F5-CA, AWS/Azure Networking Specialty, CISSP.

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

• Routing & Switching
• Network Security
• Check Point Firewall
• Palo Alto Firewall

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