Engineer Senior - Networking

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Engineer who can support us in the implementation, management and optimization of our enterprise network infrastructure. This role demands deep expertise in next-generation firewalls, SD WAN, wireless access, virtualization, infrastructure automation, and performance monitoring. You will play a critical role in ensuring secure, scalable, and resilient network operations across our global footprint.
Key responsibilities:• Support in architecting, designing, deploying, and maintaining server and network infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments.• Lead infrastructure modernization initiatives, including virtualization, containerization, and hybrid cloud integration.• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot complex issues across servers, storage, and network layers.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support application deployments and infrastructure needs.• Implement and enforce security best practices, including firewalls, VPNs, and access controls.• Experience with infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Terraform, PowerShell).• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing and development.
Technology skills, Competencies and Experience:➢ Firewall & Security:• Configure, manage, and monitor Palo Alto firewalls (PA-series) and Panorama• Implement advanced security features: App-ID, User-ID, GlobalProtect, NAT policies, and threat prevention• Design and maintain secure VPN tunnels (IPSec/SSL)➢ SD-WAN & WAN Optimization:• Deploy and manage Silver Peak appliances for WAN acceleration and optimization• Monitor and tune performance across hybrid WAN environments➢ Wireless & Access Control:• Administer Aruba wireless infrastructure including APs, controllers, and RF tuning• Integrate ClearPass for network access control (802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+)➢ Monitoring & Diagnostics:• Utilize PRTG and other tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Wireshark) for proactive monitoring and alerting• Analyze network performance and troubleshoot latency, packet loss, and connectivity issues➢ Virtualization & Infrastructure:• Manage Nutanix HCI clusters and virtual networking components• Collaborate with systems teams on resource provisioning and optimization➢ Automation & IaC:• Use Terraform to automate network provisioning and configuration• Maintain infrastructure-as-code repositories and CI/CD pipelines for network deployments➢ Documentation & Collaboration:• Create and maintain detailed network diagrams, runbooks, and SOPs• Work cross-functionally with security, cloud, and DevOps teams to align infrastructure goals
Qualification:• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.• 12 to 15 years of experience as a Network Engineer and Cloud Networking Technologies• Strong knowledge of Windows Infrastructure and Azure Cloud• Experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and GPOs.• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.• Terraform skillsets is an added advantage• Strong experience with Azure cloud services.• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.• Scripting knowledge in PowerShell, Bash, and ARM• Knowledge with version control systems and management of CI/CD pipelines like Azure DevOps• Play a significant role in the implementation of technical solutions under the direction of Architects, Manager, or Project Lead.
Nice to have:• Azure certifications: CCNA/CCNP or Azure networking or any equivalent certifications related to Networking