Technical/Functional Skills
•In depth Knowledge and experience maintaining Switched Ethernet WAN connectivity types (internal and External) for different sites and services.
•In depth Knowledge and high-level experience of maintaining of LAN & WAN optimization services.
•A high level of competency in the network managed environment especially understanding and implementing voice, data.
•Ability to evaluate, implement and manage data communications infrastructure, Internet and Intranet infrastructure, WAN, LAN and wireless networks and network applications.
•Knowledge and experience of maintaining of load balancer devices like GSS (Global site selector for global load sharing) & ACE (load sharing inside the Data centers)
•Knowledge and understanding of DNS, DHCP.
•Strong understanding and extensive experience with Network protocols /services/technologies like T1, OSI, TCP/IP, UDP, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, ATM, Frame-Relay, IP Sec, NAT and MPLS
•Design and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to make certain network capacity meets existing and future requirements. Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for network resource administration and appropriate use.
•Hand on Experience in Checkpoint Firewalls Administration
•Web application firewall configuration Policy configuration
•Experience in Web content filtering policy management
•Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory, life cycle management and related documentation.
Experience Required
•Experience in Web content filtering policy management
•Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory, life cycle management and related documentation.
•Establish service level agreements with end users.
•Plan, acquire, and coordinate installation of in-house and remote hardware and software across the organizations network.
Roles & Responsibilities
•Plan, acquire, and coordinate installation of in-house and remote hardware and software across the organizations network.
•Conduct research and make recommendations on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts.
•Assess, approve, and administer all equipment, hardware, and software upgrades.
•Manage and ensure optimal operation of all network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, hubs, UPSs, and so on.
•Manage and ensure effectiveness of security so lutions, including firewalls, anti-virus solutions, and intrusion detection systems.
•Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the organizations executives, decision-makers, stakeholders, department heads, and end users regarding pertinent network activities.
•Test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports; develop strategies for maintaining network infrastructure.
•Direct and administrate a contingent of network analysts and technicians, and where necessary, conduct performance reviews and corrective action.
•Ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls
•Experience in a LAN/WAN and multi-platform environment including Cisco Routers, multilayer switches, Cisco & Meraki products, ASA, Load balancers and Intrusion Detection systems is a MUST.
•Experience in Command Center/ Network Operations Center is a big plus.
•Experience with Network documentation and monitoring tools such as Visio, HP Network Node Manager, Solar winds, PRTG, Sniffer, MRTG and Cisco Works.
•Should be able to recommend adjustments to a wide variety of complex network management functions with responsibility for overall performance and availability of Networks.
•Perform activities related to install, configure and managing SAN devices and fiber switches.
•Administer FC switches as well as blade chassis FC devices.
•Execute FC zoning for development and production storage volumes.
•Develop and implement project plans, risk assessments and contingency plans
Generic Managerial Skills
•Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the organizations executives, decision-makers, stakeholders, department heads, and end users regarding pertinent network activities.
•Direct and administrate a contingent of network analysts and technicians, and where necessary, conduct performance reviews and corrective action.
•Develop and implement project plans, risk assessments and contingency plans
•Design and implement monitoring, configuration management and reporting functions that will make a hands-off environment
•Define and document best practices and support procedures
Salary Range: 86,000-$110,000 a year