Network Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

The broad knowledge of all major topics is critical. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience preferably with a Financial Services Firm, Technology vendor or systems integrator designing, and implementing large scale networks.

• Ability to work both independently and as a team member is essential.
• Strong presentation skills are imperative to be able explain network design, articulate risk, and facilitate decision making.
• Strong security focus and experience with Network Security Concepts and Multi-tier Security architectures.
• Able to lead the segregation efforts between production and non-production networks.
• In this role, a person will be responsible for understanding the design standards, implementing and maintaining the network infrastructure to ensure a secure and efficient separation between prod and non-prod environments. Expert Level Technical Skills Required :
• Ethernet technologies : STP, 802.1x, VPC, Multilayer Switching; Leaf-Spine IP Fabric
• IP Routing : RIP, OSPF, BGP, MPBGP, TCP / IP
• Multicast routing : PIM, IGMP, MSDP
• VxLAN
• Platform knowledge on Cisco Switching & Routing Platformso Nexus 9000 Series Data Centre Switching Platform
• Platform Knowledge on Arista Switching platforms
• Working knowledge on various Network OSo Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, NXOS, IOS-XRo Arista EOS
• Ability to understand the network segmentation between Prod, non-prod
• Develop a comprehensive network implementation plan while meeting the business and technology requirements and security standards.
• Administration of network hardware, virtualization, and routing across multiple environments.
• Familiarity with JIRA for project and task management, specifically work in Agile-Kanban.
• Open to work on Saturdays once a month Skills Desired :
• Ability to use Microsoft applications such as Visio, Word, Excel and Outlook
• Proficient in UNIX or Linux
• Certifications : CCIE or equivalent along with CISSP highly desirable
• Experience with scripting / automation using Python / Ansible is a strong plus. Must be a person who can independently identify and independently build automation of any repetitive work.
• Tools : Wireshark, Infoblox, HPNA, Splunk, Sevone, Ansible is a plus
• Working knowledge on SDN, SDWAN, DMVPN
• Sound knowledge in public cloud, Kubernetes, storage over IP and VMWare
• Strong sense of security concept include defense in depth, zero trust networking, least privilege principle, risks and controls.
• Experience of driving enterprise level initiatives working with senior stakeholders across Regions and Cultures
• Additionally, the ideal candidate should be
• Flexible and adaptable to meet the team’s targets
• Honest, hardworking, and reliable
• Possess a strong sense of ownership / accountability