Lead Network Engineer

alliance; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance seeks a Lead Network Engineer with 10-15 years of experience to manage and design the network infrastructure. Responsibilities include administering firewalls, monitoring network performance, and ensuring compliance with IT security policies.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in Cisco/Aruba networking and firewall administration, and holds relevant certifications like CCNA/CCNP and PCNSA/PCNSE.

A Bachelor's degree in B.E / B-Tech or MCA is required. This role is located in Pennsylvania, United States.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in Network Administration and Network Security.
• Strong communication skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good planning and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Palo Alto firewall environments per IT security policy.
• Administer Cisco WSA and Core Switches.
• Monitor network performance and handle troubleshooting.
• Secure network systems by enforcing policies.
• Maintain SLA within permissible limits.

Skills

Enterprise Routing and Switching

3 layer Network Architecture

Wireless Networks – Cisco/Aruba

Firewall administration – Palo Alto, Cisco FTD/ASA

Network configuration management

Education

B.E / B-Tech / MCA

Tools

Cisco Iron Port

Palo Alto

Job description

Lead Network Engineer

As a Lead Network Engineer, you should possess capability for managing and designing the network infrastructure, including but not limited to, installation, setup/configuration, troubleshooting, tuning, and maintenance of networking and related equipment as defined in the tender. Should have technical expertise to design, manage deployment and maintenance of IT network infrastructure, including but not limited to, administration of appropriate access protection, audit control, system recovery methods and procedures, prevention of breaches, awareness training etc.

Position Description

We are looking for a creative, passionate and experienced leader of both people and technology for the position of Lead Network Engineer with 10 to 15 years of experience in Network Administration and Network Security.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer Palo Alto firewall environments in line with IT security policy
• Manage and administer Cisco WSA
• Manage Cisco Core Switches and HP Wireless system
• Monitor network performance, troubleshooting network problems and outages, scheduling upgrades.
• Secure network systems by establishing and enforcing policies and defining and monitoring access.
• Undertake data network fault investigations in local and wide area environments using information from multiple sources
• Manage network uptime and maintain SLA within permissible limits
• Ensure that the change management system is adhered to and that all changes to the network infrastructure are documented and approved

Mandatory Skills

• Strong expertise in Enterprise Routing and Switching Environment, 3 layer Network Architecture, Wireless Networks – Cisco/Aruba.
• Should have knowledge on data network equipment software / version upgrade to the latest stable firmware releases.
• Proficient in firewall administration – Palo Alto, Cisco FTD/ASA.
• Hands on experience in Cisco Iron Port proxy servers.
• Experience with network configuration management and monitoring tools.

Competency Requirement

• Good communication skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Good planning, organizing and time management skills

Mandatory Certifications

• CCNA/CCNP : Cisco Certification.
• PCNSA/PCNSE: Palo Alto Certifications

Qualifications

• B.E / B-Tech/ MCA.

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