JR-25974 Data Center Network & Security Engineer

Jobs via Dice; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a highly skilled Data Center Network & Security Engineer to design, deploy, and manage network and security infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in technologies such as Cisco Nexus, Check Point, and Palo Alto, along with a solid understanding of routing protocols and data center technologies, to ensure secure and efficient network operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise network and security engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus, Check Point, and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Proficiency in creating HLDs and LLDs.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust data center network architectures.
• Deploy Cisco Nexus switches and maintain firewalls.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Cisco Nexus

Check Point

Palo Alto

Routing protocols

BGP

OSPF

Problem-solving

Documentation

Education

CCIE Certification

Check Point CCSA/CCSE

Palo Alto PCNSE

Tools

Cisco SD-WAN

Cisco CUCM

Cisco DNAC

Job description

JR-25974 Data Center Network & Security Engineer

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Job Title: Data Center Network & Security Engineer

Experience Required: Minimum 10 Years

Location: Remote

Department: IT Infrastructure / Network & Security Engineering

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Center Network & Security Engineer to design, deploy, and manage complex network and security infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in Cisco Nexus, Check Point, Cisco ISE, Palo Alto, Arista, HP Aruba, and Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela), with a strong foundation in routing protocols, wireless, and data center technologies such as VXLAN, VPC, and VDC.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure data center network architectures.

Deploy and manage Cisco Nexus (2K/5K/7K/9K) switches, FEX, VDC, VPC, and VXLAN.

Configure and maintain Check Point and Palo Alto firewalls, including policy management and threat prevention.

Implement Cisco ISE for identity-based access control and network segmentation.

Manage Cisco Wireless infrastructure and Cisco DNAC for automation and assurance.

Design and support MPLS, BGP, OSPF, and other routing protocols.

Deploy and manage Cisco Viptela SD-WAN and Cisco CUCM for unified communications.

Work with Arista and HP Aruba switches and wireless solutions.

Create and maintain High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and efficient network operations.

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

10+ years of experience in enterprise network and security engineering.

Strong hands-on experience with:

Cisco Nexus, FEX, VDC, VPC, VXLAN

Check Point, Palo Alto firewalls

Cisco ISE, Cisco DNAC, Cisco Wireless

Cisco Viptela SD-WAN, Cisco CUCM

Routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS

Arista and HP Aruba networking

Proficiency in creating HLDs, LLDs, and network documentation.

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Certifications:

CCIE (Routing & Switching / Security / Data Center) Preferred

Check Point CCSA/CCSE

Palo Alto PCNSE

Cisco Certified Specialist (ISE, DNAC, SD-WAN)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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