Key Responsibilities :

- Install, configure and maintain network and security equipment and services.

- Troubleshoot LAN, WAN, firewall and VPN connectivity issues.

- Document network problems, troubleshooting activities and resolutions.

- Proactively monitor network availability, performance and security.

- Log, track and own network and connectivity-related issues through resolution.

- Provide design and implementation support for new network projects.

- Create technical specifications and support RFP requirements.

- Independently engage customers for network connectivity setup and related activities.

- Coordinate with customers, service providers and vendor support engineers.

- Work with vendor TAC teams for troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.

- Maintain network device connectivity across data-center and bank-side environments.

Must-Have Technical Skills :

- Strong understanding of OSI model, Ethernet, NAT, IP addressing and TCP/IP.

- Practical experience in TCP/IP network implementation and administration.

- Hands-on experience with advanced IPS/IDS/UTM technologies.

- Minimum 3 years of Data Center networking experience.

- BGP is mandatory, along with OSPF, HSRP and VRRP.

- Hands-on experience with at least one of Juniper, Cisco, Check Point or Fortinet firewalls.

- Experience with ACI-SDN and Radware.

- Strong knowledge of STP, VLAN, SVI and LACP.

- Experience with SD-WAN, particularly FortiGate and Aruba.

- Knowledge of GRE, P-VPN, P-NAT, P-Routing and firewall clustering.

- Strong understanding of TCP/UDP and IPv6.

- Experience with IOS upgrades.

- Knowledge of RADIUS and TACACS/TACACS+.

- Experience with NMS, SYSLOG and SNMP.

- Basic understanding of FTP server communication.

Equipment & Hands-On Experience :

- 4 - 5 years of hands-on experience with network switches such as Juniper, Cisco, Mellanox, Dell and/or Arista.

- Hands-on experience with Cisco routers and enterprise network infrastructure.

- Experience with Cisco ASA, Juniper, Check Point and/or Fortinet firewalls.

- Practical knowledge of network cabling, racks and data-center infrastructure.

- Experience with network monitoring tools and network analyzers.

- Ability to troubleshoot and differentiate network, application and system-level issues.

Professional Skills :

- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to prioritize multiple network and connectivity issues effectively.

- Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical issues.

- Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

- Overall experience : 8 - 10 years in networking/network infrastructure.