Responsibilities:

• Work in collaboration with Network Designer to roll out Next Generation LAN and WAN to MOH PSAP locations:
  
• Produce SD-WAN design and configuration (policy, template development)
  
• Produce high-level and low-level network design (design workbooks).
  
• Configure switches, routers, firewalls as per the network design.
  
• Configure dynamic routing protocols (BGP/OSPF) on both SD-WAN and Firewall devices
  
• Perform physical Install of SD-WAN routers, LAN Switches, HA Firewalls
  
• Develop and apply Firewall policies
  
• Develop Centralized and Localized policies for traffic and App-Aware routing
  
• Test configurations and troubleshot network issues.
  
• Develop and Implement QoS policies for the Next Gen LAN and WAN
  
• Deploy configurations in network inventory DB.
  
• Work with facility SME/Cable Designer to assist with facility remediation.
  
• Develop and Configure Palo Alto Cloud logging
  
• Maintain and support the network environment during Pilot phase of the project
  
• Assist in configuration management automation initiative using Ansible and other tools
  
• Configure Aruba Clear Pass as Identity management solution
  
• Install and configure OOB management Firewalls across PSAP locations
  
• Research on and recommend tools for LAN/WAN monitoring and security management.
  
• Create presentations to management to demo new design, justify procurement of new tools, etc.
  
• Perform other project related duties as required.
  
• *Note – Occasional travel is required
  

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

Must Haves:

• Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) design, implementation, configuration, migration, strong troubleshooting experience
  
• Palo Alto Firewalls, Panorama, installation, configuration, daily operation
  
• VMware, strong knowledge of networking operation
  
• Expert level IP routing and L2 in datacenter using Cisco 9K switches
  
• IPv6 experience
  
• Strong knowledge IP communication and routing is required (OSPF, BGP).
  
• Knowledge and experience with Palo Alto technologies (Panorama, XDR).
  
• Experience with the projects related to 24x7 critical environments and operations
  

Skill Set Requirements:

Core Skills:

• Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) design, implementation, configuration, migration, strong troubleshooting experience
  
• Palo Alto Firewalls, Panorama, installation, configuration, daily operation
  
• VMware, strong knowledge of networking operation
  
• Expert level IP routing and L2 in datacenter using Cisco 9K switches
  
• Strong VoIP experience, implementing QoS for enterprise voice.
  
• Fluent with both Windows and Unix OS Administration
  
• IPv6 experience
  
• OS/Tools Skills
  

• Configuration management of networking devices using automation tools (Jenkins/Ansible) and API scripting :
  
• Docker Containers,
  
• Ansible Tower
  
• ELK/Elastiflow Stacks,
  
• Netbox,
  
• VMware ESXi networking, vDS, clustering and high availability in virtualized environments,
  
• Windows Active Directory, LDAP,
  

• DNS (Infoblox or similar)
  

Technical Skills:

• IPv6 experience
  
• Strong knowledge IP communication and routing is required (OSPF, BGP).
  
• Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager implementation/configuration experience
  
• Knowledge and experience with Palo Alto technologies (Panorama, XDR).
  
• Experience with the projects related to 24x7 critical environments and operations
  

Communication/Analytical Skills:

• Ability work in agile dynamic environment
  
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with the ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
  
• Able to conduct research into networking issues
  
• Able to conduct research on products and tools as required.
  
• Ability to provide demos, presentations to management to justify the design decisions and procurement recommendations.
  
• Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
  
• Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.
  
• Strong customer service orientation with proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Related degree in computer science or electrical engineering and/or seven to ten years equivalent network engineering experience.