Senior Network SME - Routing, Switching, Security & Azure Cloud

12 - 15 years

5 Lacs

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Senior Network Engineer

This is a strategic, high-impact role responsible for architecting, implementing, and securing robust network infrastructures across hybrid environments to ensure performance, scalability, and adherence to security standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Network & Cloud Infrastructure Design & Management

  • Architect and deploy cloud and on-premise network solutions across AWS, Azure, or GCP.

  • Manage routing and switching environments (Cisco or equivalent) with deep knowledge of BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, STP, QoS, and multicast protocols.

  • Configure and optimize F5 load balancers (LTM, GTM, iRules) for high availability and efficient traffic management.

  • Administer Infoblox DNS, DHCP, and IPAM for seamless IP address management and name resolution services.

Firewall, Security, and Compliance

  • Design and maintain secure perimeter and internal network environments using Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Check Point, and ForeScout firewalls.

  • Enforce Zero Trust Architecture, micro-segmentation, and secure remote access via VPN solutions.

  • Lead patch management, firmware updates, and hardening of network and security appliances.

  • Conduct regular vulnerability scans, remediation activities, and ensure compliance with security frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, and PCI-DSS.

  • Collaborate with security teams on threat detection, incident response, and proactive risk mitigation.

Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting

  • Proactively monitor and tune network performance to meet SLAs and minimize latency and downtime.

  • Resolve complex networking issues across LAN/WAN, cloud, and security appliances.

  • Engage with vendors and cross-functional teams to maintain optimal performance and high availability.

Automation and Documentation

  • Leverage tools like Ansible, Python, PowerShell, and Terraform to automate routine tasks and cloud network deployments.

  • Maintain detailed documentation, including network topology diagrams, firewall configurations, compliance reports, and SOPs.

  • Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge-sharing initiatives across IT teams.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • 12-15+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering, cloud networking, and security.

  • Expertise in routing and switching (Cisco, Juniper) and firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Check Point, ForeScout).

  • Proven experience in cloud networking with AWS, Azure, or GCP--covering VPCs, NSGs, VPNs, subnets, and load balancing.

  • Hands-on exposure to patch management, firmware upgrades, and vulnerability scanning/remediation.

  • Proficient in F5 technologies (LTM, GTM, ASM) and automation using Python, Ansible, Terraform.

  • Strong grasp of compliance frameworks and security standards (ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, CIS benchmarks).

  • Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.


Required Skills

Routing And Switching,Checkpoint Firewall,palo alto,Network Security

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