6A - Tig

Job Description:
Senior engineers in this role are responsible for managing network infrastructure including Cisco Checkpoint and Palo Alto systems. The position involves maintaining network and security environments in alignment with IT policies and procedures as well as recommending process improvements to optimize the implementation maintenance and support of infrastructure.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Core IT Infrastructure Management:

• Configure and maintain Cisco routers firewalls core/distribution/access layer switches remote access VPNs and wireless access controllers.

• Manage platform-level micro-segmentation.

  • Administer Checkpoint firewalls and SDWAN infrastructure.

  • Oversee Cisco Identity Services Engine and proxy infrastructure.

  • Manage secure web gateways and cloud proxy.

  • Oversee reverse proxy operations.

  • IT Security Compliance & Audit:

  • Maintain network security and compliance participate in internal external and client IT security audits and address identified risks and findings.

• ITIL: Change management incident management and capacity management.

  • Client Management: Manage internal and external stakeholders as needed.

• Team Management: Provide training coaching and mentoring to junior team members to support skills development.

• Availability: Must be available for 24x7 support with a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Qualifications:
Basic:
Minimum of a bachelors degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.
At least 12 years of relevant enterprise data network experience.


Preferred

• Experience with data center switching technologies such as spine and leaf architecture data center switches and load balancing.

• Proficiency in Cisco Identity Services Engine and proxy infrastructure services.

  • Familiarity with RADIUS and TACACS authentication services.

  • Background in network security including management of FMC and Checkpoint firewalls.

  • Knowledge of SAN.

  • Understanding of SDWAN and wireless access controllers.

  • Team management experience.

  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

  • Certifications: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Checkpoint Certified Security Administrator (CCSA)