Tech Stack
AnsibleAWSAzureCloudDNSFirewallsITSMPythonSwitchingTerraform
About the role
- Architect and deploy network infrastructure for new office locations, including LAN, WLAN, and WAN connectivity.
- Lead the installation and configuration of network devices such as switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
- Collaborate closely with external vendors (ISPs, OEMs), internal teams (Workplace Services), and project stakeholders to ensure seamless site delivery.
- Develop and maintain global network standards for our campus, wide-area, and cloud networks.
- Troubleshoot and resolve network incidents, including those escalated from our Service Desk and monitoring systems for both on-premises and cloud environments.
- Execute routine changes like OS upgrades, routing updates, and firewall rule modifications to support ongoing projects.
- Identify opportunities for automation and develop scripts or code to streamline repetitive network functions.
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Network Engineer in a global IT environment.
- Proven expertise in designing, deploying, and managing network infrastructure for new office locations.
- Deep technical proficiency in Campus LAN: Cisco Catalyst switching and routing.
- Deep technical proficiency in Network Security: Palo Alto Networks Firewalls (including Panorama and GlobalProtect), and Zscaler.
- Deep technical proficiency in Wireless: Aruba Wireless LAN (Central, Ekahau, Hamina).
- Deep technical proficiency in Cloud Networking: Administration of Network infrastructure in AWS and/or Azure.
- Strong understanding of routing and switching protocols, wireless technologies, and Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) concepts.
- Experience with centralized network performance monitoring and management tools.
- Experience with automation frameworks such as Ansible, Python, and/or Terraform.
- Familiarity with DNS, DHCP, and IPAM (DDI) technologies.
- Working knowledge of the ITSM framework.
- Willingness to travel for short durations for project deployments and to participate in off-hours troubleshooting calls.