Network Boundary Engineer
KIHOMAC
CitrixDNSFirewallsSwitching
Job Level
SeniorLead
Tech Stack
CitrixCloudDNSFirewallsSwitching
About the role
- Design and deploy functional networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN) based on business requirements
- Configure and install network devices and services in the field (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, Proxies, VPNs)
- Implement Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols (OSPF, BGP, MPLS) and oversee DNS, DHCP, IP address management
- Configure and manage Next Generation firewalls, VPNs (IPSec, SSL), intrusion detection/prevention and NAC systems
- Implement network segmentation, access control policies, and monitor/respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities
- Perform network maintenance and upgrades including patches, hotfixes, and firmware updates
- Provide Level 2/3 support, troubleshoot escalated technical incidents and open/track vendor tickets (Cisco, Juniper, F5, Palo Alto, etc.)
- Perform patch and software upgrades on security devices and validate implementations
- Raise and track equipment RMAs through problem resolution
- Develop network optimization and configuration reviews and hold technology workshops with customers
- Support design, operations and planning of Network & Security products within customer infrastructure
- Prepare LLDs as per approved HLD, network diagrams, MOPs, UAT activities and implementation documentation
- Lead strategic infrastructure projects, coordinate cross-functional teams and manage vendor relationships
- Maintain documentation, diagrams, incident reports, root cause analysis and quarterly health checks
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree minimum required in Computer Sciences
- CCIE (Enterprise Infrastructure & Security track or Data Center) is Preferred
- 10+ years’ experience in Implementing and managing Enterprise Networking & Security Solutions
- Detailed technical experience in installation, operation & migration of next generation firewalls – Cisco FTD, Palo Alto, Juniper and FortiGate
- Proven experience with Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet or similar technologies
- Strong knowledge of IP, NAT, Site-to-Site IPSec and Remote SSL VPNs, URL Filtering
- Expert level hands-on experience with Cisco ACI, SD-WAN, Umbrella, Email Security Gateway and Web Security cloud proxy and on-prem solutions
- Advanced Implementation and hands-on experience on Application Delivery Controllers (ADC), Load Balancers (F5, Citrix, Radware)
- Implementation and Operation experience with Cisco ISE NAC Solution
- Implementation and Operation experience with Cisco DNAC and DC ACI Solution
- In depth experience in Threat Prevention and network AMP technologies – Cisco Firepower and Palo Alto Threat Prevention and Wildfire
- Advanced level Switching knowledge with Cisco Cat9k, N9K DC ACI and Campus layer switches: Vlans, VTP, Trunking, Spanning-Tree, Ether-channels, Stacking
- Advanced Indoor and Outdoor Enterprise Wireless Implementation and Hands-on experience (Cisco, Meraki, Aruba)
- Cloud WAF (F5, Akamai, Cloudflare, Radware) experience is a plus
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
- Team player, self-motivated, creative and flexible, avid learner
- Strong Presentation skills
- Spoken and Written Fluency in English
