Pythian

Senior Network Engineer, Security – Cisco FTD

Pythian

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇮🇳 India

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

CloudFirewallsSwitchingTCP/IP

About the role

  • Provide 24/7 network support to clients across the globe in enterprise network operations and handling escalations and severe cases.
  • Strong hands-on experience in handling, troubleshooting network and security-related issues.
  • In-depth knowledge of Cisco FMC and FTD platforms, including installation, configuration, management, and troubleshooting.
  • Evaluate diverse security risks in a fast-moving environment and be technically capable of suggesting and carrying out remediation, in accordance with Cisco's security policies and standards.
  • Implement security measures on network infrastructure, such as firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and security policies.
  • Create and implement security policies, access control lists (ACLs), and NAT rules to ensure secure communication across the network.
  • Implement and configure VPN technologies, including site-to-site and remote access VPNs, using FMC/FTD.
  • Experience with SSL certificate management, including CSR generation, certificate renewal, installation, and troubleshooting.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve network security issues related to FTD firewalls.
  • Provide support for network security incidents, including malware detection, DDoS attacks, and firewall policy conflicts.
  • Expert knowledge of advanced security features such as intrusion prevention, URL filtering, and malware analysis.
  • Extensive working experience on Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches, along with Arista Cloud based and Routing.
  • Expert knowledge of ARP, MAC Address Table, VLAN, Spanning Tree Protocol, Ether channel, Switch Stacking, HSRP/VRRP, Access Lists (ACL), and NAT.
  • Hands-on experience in Enterprise LAN and WAN configuration and troubleshooting.
  • Good to have experience on any “Software Defined Networking” solution, i.e. Cisco/Viptela/Versa SD-WAN.
  • Configure network policies, application performance optimization, and dynamic path selection using SD-WAN.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to SD-WAN, including connectivity, security policies, and application performance.
  • Implement security policies and ensure secure communication between SD-WAN sites using Versa’s integrated security features, such as encryption, secure tunneling, and firewall integration.
  • Independently drive P2/P1 Technical calls from the network's end, demonstrating exceptional communication and problem-solving skills to de-escalate situations and provide clear, concise updates to clients.
  • Excellent client-facing communication skills and the ability to handle and manage client interactions and escalations independently, ensuring client satisfaction and timely resolution of critical issues.

Requirements

  • 5 - 10 years of experience in implementing and managing multi-vendor network solutions.
  • Expert-level experience in Routing and Switching.
  • Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VPN technologies (IPSec, Remote VPN), and routing/switching principles.
  • Expert-level experience in Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) and other Cisco security products.
  • Prior experience collaborating with global clients from US, Europe, and APAC regions.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a proven ability to manage client expectations and handle high-pressure situations effectively.
  • Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering effective solutions and managing client escalations efficiently.
  • A relevant certification in security is an asset.
Benefits
  • Competitive total rewards package.
  • Blog during work hours; take a day off and volunteer for your favorite charity.
  • Flexibly work remotely from your home, there’s no daily travel requirement to an office!
  • Hone your skills or learn new ones with our substantial training allowance; participate in professional development days, attend training, become certified, whatever you like!
  • We give you all the equipment you need to work from home including a laptop with your choice of OS, and an annual budget to personalize your work environment!
  • You will have an annual wellness budget to make yourself a priority (use it on gym memberships, massages, fitness and more).
  • Generous amount of paid vacation and sick days, as well as a day off to volunteer for your favorite charity.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
network supporttroubleshootingCisco FMCCisco FTDfirewallsVPNsSSL certificate managementSD-WANroutingswitching
Soft skills
communicationproblem-solvingclient managementanalytical skillsproject managementescalation handlingclient satisfactionindependent driving of technical callscollaborationtime management
Certifications
security certification