Network Engineer

TechDigital Group; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Network Engineer with expertise in TCP/IP, Cisco, and Palo Alto technologies. This role involves designing and deploying robust network infrastructures, ensuring optimal security and performance. You will manage high availability networks, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance network operations. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and security of cutting-edge network solutions. If you are passionate about network engineering and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in TCP/IP, Cisco, and Palo Alto networking.
• Skilled in network security operations and deployment of firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage network switch infrastructure and security platforms.
• Monitor and resolve network infrastructure problems and service interruptions.
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders for network optimization.

Skills

TCP/IP Networking

Cisco Networking

Palo Alto Networking

Network Security Operations

BGP

OSPF

MPLS

Tools

Cisco ASA

Cisco Next Generation Firepower

Infoblox

Job description

3-5 years of demonstrated solid experience in a TCP/IP based Network Engineer/Architecture position with a focus on Cisco and Palo Alto Networking, including Cloud.

3-5 years of demonstrated success in the design/architecture of TCP/IP, Cisco and Palo Alto based networks and cloud networks, leading to deployment.

3-5 years of experience implementing and deploying Cisco, Infoblox & Palo Alto based network and security compartments (switches, routers, firewalls/IPS, VPNs, IPSEC, SSL, IKev2).

Skilled in Network Security operations, including configuration and deployment of Cisco and Palo Alto based firewall and IPS systems (Cisco ASA, Cisco Next Generation Firepower, Palo Alto Next Generation).

Experience with network routing protocols, BGP, OSPF, MPLS.

Duties

1. Deploy, maintain and manage network switch infrastructure (routers, aggregation switches, end-user switches).
2. Build, deploy and operate high availability next generation network, cloud network and network security compartments.
3. Deploy, maintain and manage Next Generation security platforms (Firewall/IPS) and network security compartments.
4. Assure optimized and robust daily network operations for network and cloud network infrastructure (switches, routers, firewalls, WAN/Internet connections, VPN, Cloud network connections and operations).
5. On all systems maintain, apply and assure a strong security posture, currency levels and compliance according to IBM Security standards and requirements.
6. Monitor, troubleshoot, mitigate and resolve network infrastructure problems and service interruptions.
7. Apply engineering and operations excellence to deployments, including on proof-of-concept and next generation network and network security installations, while adhering to industry best practices.
8. Automate processes and workflows to increase the operational agility of the network engineering operations.
9. Analyze data from tools to determine areas of improvement, determine and implement the necessary changes.
10. Iteratively optimize, improve & enhance existing systems and infrastructure, including implementation of new features and functions.
11. Collect data, then supply it to engineering peer teams for analysis and data-driven recommendations and decision making.
12. Collaborate and maintain strong working relationships with IBM partners, stakeholders, vendors, IBM Cloud and Research Emerging Technology.
13. Master and utilize various IBM and vendor network utilities.
14. IP address and subnet management.
15. Create and provide recurring network reports based on network statistics and analytics.
16. Network Change, Configuration and Performance Management.

(1.) To adhere to quality standards, regulatory requirements and company policies (2.) To ensure positive customer experience and CSAT through First Call Resolution and minimum rejected resolutions / Reopen Cases (3.) To participate or contribute on EN business in creation of proposals to drive Service improvement plans. (4.) To independently resolve tickets & ensure that the agreed SLA of ticket volume and time are met for the team. (5.) To provide support for on call escalations /L3 level support and doing incident & problem management (6.) Work on value adding activities such as Knowledge base update & management, Training freshers, coaching analysts & conducting interviews/participation in hiring drives.