Senior Network & Security Engineer

Job Summary :

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network & Security Engineer with deep expertise in Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco ACI, micro-segmentation, cloud networking (Azure), and automation frameworks. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise-grade network and security infrastructures, with strong exposure to identity management, storage technologies, and ITSM Responsibilities :

Network & Security Engineering :

• Architect, implement, and support Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco ACI, Nexus / Catalyst switches, UCS infrastructure, and AVI load balancers.
• Design and deploy micro-segmentation solutions using Cisco ACI and VMware NSX.
• Manage enterprise-level telecom and networking infrastructure (i3 Networking & Identity Management :
• Architect and manage Azure networking solutions, including conditional access, authentication policies, and integration with federated identity services.
• Configure and support identity providers such as Microsoft ADFS, Azure AD, and SAML 2.0 for secure enterprise & Infrastructure :
• Manage enterprise storage solutions, including Pure Storage and Cohesity backup platforms.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of infrastructure & Orchestration :
• Develop and maintain automation / orchestration scripts using PowerShell, Python, Ansible, Terraform, Puppet / Chef.
• Drive efficiency through infrastructure as code (IaC) and repeatable automation & Governance :
• Perform patch and vulnerability management across enterprise infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with ITSM and change management processes.
• Participate in incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause Skills & Experience :
• Must-have : In-depth expertise in Palo Alto firewalls.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco ACI, Nexus / Catalyst switching, AVI Load Balancer, and wiring fundamentals.
• Proven experience with micro-segmentation (ACI / NSX).
• Hands-on experience in telecom & networking (preferably i3).
• Strong knowledge of Cisco UCS infrastructure.
• Experience managing storage technologies (Pure, Cohesity).
• Expertise in identity providers & federated identity services (ADFS, SAML 2.0, Azure AD).
• Strong exposure to Azure Networking and cloud security solutions.
• Proficiency in automation tools (PowerShell, Python, Puppet / Chef, Ansible, Terraform).
• Experience with patch and vulnerability management tools and processes.
• Familiarity with ITSM frameworks and change management Qualifications :
• Industry certifications such as PCNSE (Palo Alto), CCNP / CCIE (Cisco), VCP-NV (VMware NSX), or Azure Networking certifications.
• Experience in large-scale enterprise environments with hybrid cloud integration.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work in a high-pressure environment.

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