Travel Required:
- 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 plan for HVAC, Power, UPS, Generator, and associate equipment remediation work.
- Develop and apply Firewall policies.
- Develop Centralized and Localized policies for traffic and App-Aware routing.
- Test configurations and troubleshoot 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.
- Install Configure Aruba Clear Pass as Identity management solution.
- Install and configure OOB management Firewalls across PSAP locations.
- Perform other project related duties as required.
- Core Skills 50%
- Cisco 9K, SD-WAN (Viptela) 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, ELK/Elastiflow Stacks, Windows Active Directory, LDAP, DNS (Infoblox or similar).
- 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.
- Ability to work in an 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 and products as required.
- 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.