Recommend and implement scalable, automated approaches to operational tasks and vulnerability remediation.
Contribute to Agile delivery cycles and manage assigned network projects and deliverables.
Conduct network capacity planning and provide recommendations for growth and optimization.
Plan and execute network and firewall changes in alignment with change-management and security governance processes.
Continuously monitor, analyze, and improve network performance, resiliency, and security posture.
Provide advanced troubleshooting for network hardware, software, and application issues.
Configure and maintain secure connectivity services such as VPN/ZTNA, HTTPS, and SFTP.
Create and maintain clear operational and configuration documentation, mentoring operational teams on processes and procedures.
Engage vendors and strategic partners for escalations, lifecycle planning, and technology evaluations.
Participate in on-call rotation and scheduled maintenance activities.
Lead or assist with network upgrades and patching within defined maintenance windows.
Maintain network device software and license compliance.
Identify and remediate security vulnerabilities in coordination with IT security teams.
Experience Requirements
6+ years supporting and administering complex production network systems.
Expertise in network routing, switching, and security architectures.
Proficiency in at least one Network OS such as NX-OS, JunOS, or Arista EOS.
Proficiency in at least one Network Security OS such as PAN-OS or FortiOS.
Experience with network automation and infrastructure-as-code such as Terraform, Ansible, or Python.
Strong understanding of firewall management, segmentation, and VPN technologies.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and troubleshooting skills.
Effective written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to work independently and deliver in a structured, process-driven environment.
Experience building and managing scalable hybrid connectivity linking on-premises systems with cloud networks.
Preferred: familiarity with Juniper and Palo Alto solutions and Panorama.
Preferred: familiarity with WLAN technologies and wireless authentication such as 802.1x and RADIUS.
Preferred: experience with NAC and network access policy enforcement.
Preferred: experience with ZTNA/SASE solutions such as Prisma, Zscaler, or Cato.
Preferred: working knowledge of VMware, Windows, or Linux.
Preferred: demonstrated project management and leadership skills.
Preferred: collaborative mindset with ability to coach peers and present to non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred: solution-driven and adaptable in a change-controlled environment.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or 6+ years of relevant experience with a professional certification such as CCNP, JNCIS, or VCP-NV, or equivalent.
