Associate Network Engineer

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