Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

·      Firmware upgrades and patching of network devices according to agreed-upon frequency and OEM recommendations.

·      Management of WAN/DC-LAN infrastructure.

·      Configuration and troubleshooting of Fortinet SD-WAN.

·      Configuration of HPE/Aruba switches and Aruba Wireless.

·      Management of DNS/DHCP and IPAM tools, including EfficientIP and Infoblox.

·      Management of load balancers using ADC and F5.

·      Management of SSL encryption, including ports, ciphers, and protocols.

·      Collaboration with the customer to gather information on application impact and functionality issues.

·      Coordination of hands-and-feet support for network devices at customer data centers.

·      Operational support for incident, change, and problem management for data center network devices.

·      Capacity forecasting and performance assistance for the network.

·      Creation and maintenance of operational runbooks and standard operating procedures.

·      Maintenance of network topology and logs.

·      Coordination with third-party vendors for network operational support.

·      Provisioning and installation of physical network devices.

·      Providing network architecture diagrams.

·      Monitoring and generating operational reports.

·      Reviewing and approving changes proposed by the service provider.

·      Troubleshooting load balancing authentication systems.

·      Managing DNS and DHCP services, including configuration, maintenance, and capacity monitoring.

·      Providing IP address management services, including installation, relocation, and upgrading of devices.

·      Performance monitoring and management, including proactive measures and self-healing capabilities.

·      Resolution of network problems in accordance with incident and problem management policies.

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Requirements:

·      Experience in firmware upgrades and patching of network devices.

·      Knowledge and experience in WAN/DC-LAN infrastructure management.

·      Experience with Fortinet SD-WAN and HPE/Aruba switches.

·      Proficiency in DNS/DHCP and IPAM tools, including EfficientIP and Infoblox.

·      Experience with load balancer management using ADC and SSL encryption.

·      Strong communication and collaboration skills with customers.

·      Hands-on experience in network troubleshooting and incident management.

·      Capacity forecasting and performance monitoring expertise.

·      Familiarity with network architecture and topology.

·      Ability to generate and interpret operational reports.

·      Understanding of change management processes.

·      Familiarity with DNS, DHCP, and IP address management.

·      Proficiency in performance monitoring and management tools.

·      Ability to coordinate with third-party vendors for network support.

• ·      Certifications such as RHCE or equivalent are desirable.