Advanced Troubleshooting : Perform advanced L3-level troubleshooting for complex network incidents and outages, ensuring rapid resolution and minimal downtime.
Firewall Management : Expertly manage, configure, and maintain Palo Alto Networks firewalls, FTD (Firepower Threat Defense), and ASA (Adaptive Security Appliance), including the setup of security policies, NAT, VPNs, and threat prevention mechanisms.
Switching & Routing : Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot Aruba and Cisco switches across access, distribution, and core layers of the network. Implement and manage static routing and Policy-Based Routing (PBR) throughout the network environment.
Network Performance & Optimization : Proactively monitor network performance and conduct regular tuning activities to ensure optimal throughput and reliability.
Security & Policy Management : Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure proper firewall and network policy configurations are implemented and maintained.
Documentation & Reporting : Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of network configurations, diagrams, and incident reports.
On-Call Support : Participate in on-call rotations and provide escalation support for critical network and security Skills & Experience :
Experience : Minimum 6+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering roles.
Networking Fundamentals : Deep understanding of Layer 2 / Layer 3 networking concepts, VLANs, trunking,
and IP subnetting.
Firewall Expertise : Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls and PAN-OS, FTD (Firepower Threat Defense), and Cisco ASA.
Switching Proficiency : Proficient in Cisco & Aruba switching (AOS-CX or AOS-S), including CLI-based configuration and troubleshooting.
Routing Protocols : Expertise in static routing and Policy-Based Routing (PBR). Familiarity with dynamic routing protocols (e.g., BGP) is a significant plus.
Packet Analysis : Ability to analyze packet captures effectively using tools like Wireshark and other PCAP tools, performing thorough root cause analysis.
Network Security : Strong understanding and practical application of network security best practices.
Certifications (Preferred) : Industry certifications such as PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer), ACSA (Aruba Certified Switching Associate) / ACMP (Aruba Certified Mobility Professional), CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) or equivalent are highly preferred.