Senior Specialist - System Management

Job Title Network Subject Matter Expert SME

Job Type FullTime

Job Overview

12-15 years experience in designing engineering and solutioning in Network Security in an enterprise level

We are seeking a highly experienced Network Subject Matter Expert SME with indepth knowledge and handson experience with Meraki Switches HP Switches Trendnet Switches Cisco ASA and Fortigate Firewalls The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design implementation troubleshooting and optimization of network infrastructure providing strategic guidance and resolving complex network issues

Key Responsibilities

Design implement and manage network solutions involving Meraki HP and Trendnet switches in enterprise environments

Experience and ability to configure Virtual ASA

Experience in replacing old firewall to new firewall

Experience in design and execute ReIP activity of entire network

Experience and ability to configure site to site VPN

Configure maintain and troubleshoot Cisco ASA and Fortigate firewalls ensuring network security best practices are followed

Perform network assessments and audits to identify areas for optimization and security improvement

Serve as the SME for network architecture providing expertlevel support to the internal teams and clients

Develop and maintain detailed network documentation including configurations network diagrams and processes

Manage network monitoring and alerting systems to proactively identify and resolve issues

Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including IT security cloud and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless network operations

Provide guidance on network security policies VPNs and firewall rules to protect against threats

Mentor and provide training to junior network engineers on best practices and new technologies

Assist in the selection and deployment of networking hardware ensuring compatibility and scalability

Stay updated with the latest advancements in networking technologies and security protocols

Required Skills Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field or equivalent work experience

5 years of handson experience in network administration and engineering

Extensive experience with Meraki Switches including setup configuration and management

Proven expertise in HP Switches and Trendnet Switches for enterpriselevel deployments

Strong knowledge and experience in Cisco ASA firewall administration including configuration and security rule management

Deep expertise in Fortigate Firewalls including experience with FortiOS VPN setups and threat protection

Advanced knowledge of networking protocols such as VLANs STP OSPF BGP TCPIP and VPN technologies

Experience with Network Security principles including NAT firewall policies IDSIPS and SSLIPSec VPNs

Proficiency with network monitoring tools eg SolarWinds PRTG Nagios to manage performance and uptime

Strong problemsolving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues under pressure

Experience with network automation tools and scripting eg Python Ansible is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications such as Cisco CCNACCNP Fortinet NSE or Meraki CMNACMNO

Experience with cloud networking AWS Azure and hybrid environments

Familiarity with softwaredefined networking SDN and network virtualization eg VMware NSX

Experience with load balancing technologies and WAN optimization

Knowledge of compliance frameworks like PCIDSS HIPAA or ISO 27001

Soft Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders

Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Highly detailoriented with strong documentation skills

Analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex network challenges