Sr. Network & Security Engineer

Next Generation Technology Solutions


Date: 4 days ago
City: Lahore
Contract type: Full time

Technical Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

• Strong Practical expertise in working with ACI, specifically focused on Fabric Access Policy, encompassing the creation of switch policies, interface policies, AEPs, and management of Physical and External Domains.

• Possessing an expert-level understanding of IP internetworking, LAN Switching Protocols (MLS, CEF, 802.1Q, STP, HSRP, LACP/PAGP), and IP Routing protocols (IS-IS, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP).

• Demonstrated experience in configuring and deploying enterprise-class networks, utilizing various Cisco products such as Nexus Switches, Firepower and Fortinet Firewalls platform, and Cisco Meraki Stack including MX/MS/MR devices.

• Hands-on involvement in Fabric Discovery Activity, covering Out of Band Configuration, verifying APIC Health, LEAF Health

• Proficient in firewall services, including site-to-site VPNs, remote-access VPNs, SSLVPN and traffic monitoring and shaping.

• Competency in deploying, maintaining, and supporting firepower L7 services while building security access policies. • Experience with Cisco Umbrella DNS and Secure Internet Gateway (SIG).

• Utilization of identity services such as ACS integrated with AD and RSA. • Prior experience with Cisco FMC across FTDs deployed at multiple locations. • Hands-on involvement with Cisco APIC and the development of REST API calls. • Knowledge of logical design models (L2/L3, Spanning tree, VRF, VTP, VLANs, physical cabling).

• Understanding of VMM integration.

• Understanding of overlay and underlay networking within ACI/SDN.

• Ability to construct versatile contract policies based on specific business needs.

• Extensive experience with ACI Multi-Site, including operating and maintaining MSO.

• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Powershell or Python.

• Expertise in networking principles and protocols like IP subnetting, routing, security and encryption, DNS, etc.

• Proficiency in supporting and maintaining Cisco UCS and Hyperflex platforms utilizing Fabric interconnects.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as exceptional interpersonal abilities for effective coordination with others in routine and non-routine scenarios.

• Capable of independently resolving issues by establishing policies and procedures.

• Adept at working autonomously, even amidst multiple projects, shifting priorities, and tight deadlines.

• Demonstrated competency in: Making significant decisions and recommendations on complex matters to achieve long-term strategic objectives.

• Proactively identifying areas for improvement in the technical environment.

• Identifying improvement opportunities within organizational processes.

• Creating and documenting standard operating procedures for Information Technology, including developing processes to ensure consistent execution of repetitive tasks.

• Setting an example of teamwork, communicating issues, actions, and plans clearly.

• Efficiently managing vendor relationships.

• Coordinating teamwork activities by organizing and conducting productive meetings.

• Utilizing structured methods for project planning and management.

• Familiarity with industry technology trends and the ability to analyze their relevance to our client's infrastructure.

• Prior experience in high-pressure professional services or similar organizations, emphasizing attention to detail and handling confidential and proprietary information with sensitivity. 

Qualification And Experience

• 10+ Years of experience in the Networking and Security Field.

• Bachelor of Engineering (or higher) in Computer Science or related disciplines

• CCIE Data Center is a Must

• Routing / Switches / Firewalls / Wireless

• Load Balancers

• Cisco / Fortinet / Meraki

• Cloud Certification would be a plus 

What We offer:

  • Multiple avenues of career and personal development
  • Fast-paced employee centric work environment
  • Employee Engagement
  • Market competitive package

Location: Lahore

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