EXECUTIVE II - SECURE NETWORKING

External Job Description

Job Purpose

Monitor, support, and administer enterprise-wide network infrastructure including Global WAN, wired and wireless LAN, and data center networks. Ensure operational stability, security, and performance through proactive monitoring, firewall administration, incident response, and adherence to ITSM processes. 

Key Responsibilities

Monitor, support and administer Global WAN, wired and wireless LAN across corporate offices and data centers • Respond to network incidents and alerts escalated by NOC or automated monitoring tools • Routine implementation of firewall ACL and policy changes • Implement firewall policies on Fortinet, Cisco and Palo Alto firewalls • Implement URL filtering using proxy/SASE cloud-based security platform • VPN Configuration and Private Access on SASE Configuration • Assist in secure network access controls and enforcement of enterprise security standards. • Troubleshoot WAN issues and coordinate with SD-WAN vendors • Perform routine WAN and Internet link failover testing • Prepare and analyze WAN and Internet bandwidth utilization reports • Maintain routers, switches, and firewalls as per lifecycle management standards • Support link provisioning, stability checks, and escalation management with service providers. • Follow Incident, Change, and Problem Management processes • Prepare and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) • Work on Network Incidents, Service Request & Security Incidents with detailed analysis 

Technical Skills

Strong understanding of networking fundamentals • Strong fundamentals in TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, and wireless networking • Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst, Data Center switches, routers, and firewalls • Hands-on Cisco IOS and NX-OS operating systems • Knowledge of routing protocols: EIGRP, OSPF, BGP • Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama • Experience with FortiGate Firewall. • Aruba Central (Wifi & Switches) • Network Access Control (NAC ) • Experience using ServiceNow and Jira and Fresh Service ticketing systems