Network Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer with hands-on expertise in Cisco and Arista network switches, Palo Alto firewalls, and Aruba Wi-Fi solutions. The ideal candidate should bring 3–5 years of professional experience in network engineering, with prior exposure to a technical lead role.

Mandatory Skill(s)

• 3–5 years of working experience in network engineering roles;
• Must have hands-on experience with Cisco and Arista switches (configuration, implementation, optimization);
• Strong knowledge of Palo Alto firewalls (security policies, VPN, threat prevention, rule optimization);
• Must have experience managing Aruba Wi-Fi solutions, including access point configuration, controller management, and wireless performance tuning;
• Good understanding of network routing, switching protocols, and network security principles;
• Ability to troubleshoot complex networking issues across LAN/WAN, wireless, and security devices;
• Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable Skill(s)

• Prior experience in a technical lead capacity (guiding junior engineers, leading network projects);
• Familiarity with network automation or scripting (Python, Ansible) for efficiency;
• Experience with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, or similar);
• Certifications such as CCNP, Arista Certified Engineer, Palo Alto PCNSE, or Aruba Certified Professional are advantageous;
• Exposure to cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) and integration with on-premises infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain Cisco and Arista network switching environments to meet performance and scalability needs;
• Administer and secure Palo Alto firewalls, ensuring robust perimeter security, VPN connectivity, and compliance with security standards;
• Manage and optimize Aruba Wi-Fi deployments, ensuring seamless wireless coverage and end-user connectivity;
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex networking issues;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business applications, cloud connectivity, and digital transformation initiatives;
• Document network diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures;
• Lead or support network infrastructure projects, upgrades, and migrations;
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to developing best practices for network security and performance.

Should you be interested in this career opportunity, please send in your updated resume to [email protected] at the earliest.

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