Associate Network Engineer

Responsibilities

. Perform Day 2 lifecycle management of Cisco APIC and Nexus 9000 (ACI mode), Cisco DNAC and Cisco ISE, Cisco Catalyst 9000 series (IOS-XE)

. Manage BAU operations, troubleshooting, and upgrades for routing and switching infrastructure across data center, DR, and remote sites

. Ensure connectivity and network stability between remote locations and data centers

. Administer and support network security platforms including Cisco FTD/ASA, Palo Alto, and Check Point firewalls

. Implement, manage, and upgrade F5 Load Balancers (LTM, GTM, APM)

. Monitor network performance and ensure optimal utilization and availability

. Perform incident management and root cause analysis (RCA)

. Execute change and release activities in alignment with ITSM processes

. Conduct vulnerability assessment and mitigation planning for network and security infrastructure

. Support system integration and solution deployment

. Handle stakeholder communication, inventory, and operational responsibilities as needed

Requirements

. Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

. 10 years of experience in network engineering (data center and enterprise environments)

. Experience with ITSM processes (Incident, Change, Problem Management)

. Strong knowledge of network fundamentals (OSI, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN concepts)

. Hands-on experience in routing and switching: OSPF, BGP, VLAN, STP, VTP, HSRP

. Experience with Cisco technologies: Nexus 9000 (NX-OS & ACI), VXLAN, vPC, Catalyst 9000, Cisco DNAC, Cisco ISE, Cisco Wireless (9800 WLC)

. Experience with network security solutions: Cisco FTD/ASA, Palo Alto, Check Point

. Strong knowledge of VPNs, GRE, DMZ, and 802.1X

. Hands-on experience with F5 Load Balancing (LTM, GTM, APM)

. Experience using packet analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark)

. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills