Experience – 4 to 7 years Excellent working knowledge of switching and routing concepts. Experience supporting network security in large-scale, geographically diverse environments. Proficient in LAN/WAN switching technologies (Port-Channels, VLANs, etc.). Strong understanding of VPN technologies, including Site-to-Site VPN and Remote Access VPN (e.g., ZScaler). Hands-on expertise and troubleshooting skills with Cisco ISR & ASR routers, Juniper routers. Hands-on expertise and troubleshooting skills with Cisco ASA Firewalls, FortiGate firewalls. Hands-on expertise and troubleshooting skills with Cisco Nexus, Arista, and Aruba switches in an ACI environment. Expertise in Firewalls (FortiGate, ASA) and Load Balancers (F5, AVI Networks). Hands-on experience with Cisco, Aruba, and Juniper switches, including knowledge of switch stacking. Expertise in wireless devices, preferably Aruba/MIST. Hands-on experience troubleshooting network-related issues using Splunk and other monitoring tools. Excellent knowledge of Arista switches and the ACI environment. Experience with incident management and change management using enterprise ticketing tools. Clear understanding of network monitoring tools. Strong understanding of STP, HSRP, VRRP, VLAN, and loop prevention protocols. Excellent working knowledge of routing protocols such as BGP, EIGRP, and OSPF. Expertise in Data Center technologies like VDC, VPC, etc. Proficient in remote support and troubleshooting of WAN environments. Experience in designing security for enterprise networks, analyzing vulnerabilities, and proposing solutions to audit findings. Ability to learn quickly and work independently. Experience in maintaining updated documentation (SOP, SLCP, CMP) and service calendars for Data Center infrastructure.

Qualifications:

Excellent English language communication skills. Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills. Motivated to learn new technologies. Ability to work in a dynamic environment. Team player with a collaborative attitude.