Job Description

Role & Responsibilities: 

• Design, implement, support, and maintain network infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls, link balancers, Cisco DNA centers, intrusion prevention/detection systems, etc.). This includes but is not limited to managing the network hardware, software, and security systems and ensuring the network operates efficiently and securely. 
• Familiar with Software Defined Network architecture and experience in managing, supporting, and configuring Cisco SDA architecture (Provisioning, automation through Cisco DNA Centers). 
• Provide technical network and security support whenever needed. 
• Troubleshooting network problems, optimizing network configurations, and implementing network upgrades. 
• Ensure the protection of the network and its assets. 
• Collaborate with other IT staff including system and database administrators, and the application team whenever needed. 
• Stay up to date with the latest network technologies and trends and provide recommendations for improvements. 
• Create and maintain network and security documentation including but not limited to network diagrams, configuration files, etc. 
• Ability to work independently and as a team and to manage multiple projects and priorities. 
• Maintain and support F5 load balancing. 
• Real-time Analysis of network traffic for misuses, and anomalies and taking necessary actions to mitigate the potential risks. 
• Conduct regular network health checks and analyze. 
• Strong knowledge and experience in Cisco and Avaya IP telephony systems. 
• Strong knowledge of ISE and other NAC solutions. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in network and security. 
• Strong knowledge of network and security technologies including routing, switching, firewalls, intrusion prevention, intrusion detection, load balancers, VoIP, Wireless Controllers and Access Points, etc. 
• Experience with network design and planning including planning, configuration, and deployment. 

Familiar with Cisco SDA architecture and Software Defined Network. 

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