Security NCE L3

Security NCE L3 Role (C2H)

Mumbai BKC

Below is the Job Descriptiom

Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Engineers to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing Expert Support (Design Configuration and Troubleshooting) to our customers focusing on Ciscos Security Technology Portfolio.

This role encompasses products across Firewall Solutions (ASA & FTD) NAC ISE(Identity Services Engine) and Stealthwatch.

Location:
This position is based on-site in Navi Mumbai India and will be focused on supporting one or more of the largest BFSI (Banking Financial Services and Insurance) customers. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with key stakeholders in a dynamic and critical business environment.
Travel:
Approximately 10% Domestic per annum

Work Schedule:
The role requires flexibility in working hours to accommodate the needs of our customer
base.
You will be expected to work in rotating shifts covering US India and EMEA time zones as
necessary to ensure 24/7 support coverage.
Role is 100% on-site

Key Responsibilities:
1. Customer Support:
Respond promptly to customer inquiries troubleshoot and resolve issues related to
target technologies.
Provide remote support and on-site assistance as required ensuring timely issue
resolution.
Working in co-ordination with customer and customer NI team ensuring to get deep understanding of customer network and traffic flows.

2. Technical Expertise:
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of Ciscos Security Products Portfolio.
Stay updated on the latest developments in Cisco technologies and incorporate
them into troubleshooting and support activities.

3. Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution:

Excellent knack to Diagnose and resolve complex security and data routing issues
involving Cisco hardware software and protocols in the shortest period of time.
Ability to use advanced Troubleshooting methodologies
Deep command of software diagnostic capabilities (traces logs show commands
performance measurements deep knowledge of security Switching and Routing
protocols).
Utilize network programming languages like Python and automation tools such as
Ansible for efficient data collection correlation and issue resolution.
Provide technical troubleshooting and guidance during maintenance windows.
Ability to work on interoperability scenarios
Ability to Setup simulation topologies within the client network or in Cisco labs to recreate complex or intermittent issues identifying causes triggers and potential solutions.

4. Maintenance Window Support:
Collaborate with clients and network operators to plan and execute maintenance
windows effectively.
Creative problem solver comfortable with challenging the status quo and rapidly responding to escalated issues.
Define Maintenance Window Actions Objectives and review or prepare Method of Procedures (MOP) encompassing Execution Steps Timing Plan-B/Recovery Options
Validation Steps/Methods and benchmarks.
Ensure technical governance of the maintenance window to guarantee a successful outcome.
Lead or contribute to Systems/Service recovery plans for potential failure scenarios.
Provide problem root-cause analysis at the network infrastructure and application level and produce detailed technical reports that include root causes next steps and recommendations for corrective and preventive actions.
Work with TAC team to recreate the issue and drive towards root-cause analysis
Shorten the time to resolution during complex situations by using knowledge of the customer network and their operations.
Provide technical oversight during maintenance window execution ensuring
adherence to established procedures and minimizing service interruptions.

5. Continuous Improvement:
Proactively identify areas for improvement in network performance reliability and
efficiency.
Collaborate with internal teams to implement enhancements updates and optimizations based on identified improvement opportunities.

Contribute to the development of new tools processes and best practices to streamline support and maintenance activities.

6. Configuration Best Practices Audit:
Perform regular audits of network configurations against Ciscos Design and Configuration recommendations.
Ensure adherence to best practices and recommend adjustments to optimize network performance and security.
Collaborate with network operators to implement recommended configuration enhancements.

7. Software Life Cycle Recommendations and Bug Scrubs:
o Undertake bug scrubs against target software releases as suggested by Cisco TAC
Cisco Engineering or other Cisco reference documents.
Scrutinize software releases for features and capabilities relevant to the clients deployment.
Leverage Cisco CX and Engineering scrub tools methods and processes to ensure
software reliability and address potential issues.
Strong understanding of PSIRT & Field notice and provide recommendations on the
customer installed based on regular basis.
8. Automation Skills:
Apply automation skills to streamline repetitive tasks and enhance overall operational efficiency.
Develop and maintain scripts and automation playbooks using languages like Python to automate network processes and tasks.
9. Tool Proficiency:
Proficiency in network topology tools such as MS Visio or equivalent for creating and documenting network designs.
Familiarity with common customer tools including but not limited to NMS Ticketing
Knowledge and Document Management Syslogs Data Correlation etc.
Understanding and ability to use troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark and
equivalent tools.
10. Soft Skills:
Self-Leaner and a love for troubleshooting and getting under the hood.
Team player who leads by helping others and being available when the client/team needs them
Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrate the ability to stay calm and focused during outages and client escalations.
Think on the feet to make quick and effective decisions under pressure.
Engage Cisco partner and/or customer stakeholders to restore services at the earliest using any method agreeable to the client.
Build lasting trust and interpersonal relationships with all key stakeholders.
Demonstrate the ability to address senior management at the client partner or Cisco.
11. Documentation:
Create and maintain detailed documentation including knowledge base articles troubleshooting guides best practices and comprehensive records of maintenance window activities.
Document automated solutions using scripts and playbooks for future reference.
12. Customer Training:
Conduct training sessions for customers to enhance their understanding of Cisco Data Centre Networking technologies with a focus on automation scripting configuration best practices software life cycle management tool usage and troubleshooting techniques.
13. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Work closely with internal teams including Engineering Sales and Product Management to communicate customer needs and contribute to product improvement.
Collaborate with Cisco TAC (Technical Assistance Centre) for advanced issue resolution and contribute to the development of automated support tools.

Educational Qualifications:
1. Bachelors degree in Electronics and Communication Computer science Information
Technology or related field:

A solid foundation in Electronics and Communication computer science or a related field provides the fundamental knowledge required for understanding networking principles and technologies.
2. Cisco Certifications:

CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional):
Demonstrates advanced knowledge and skills in Cisco networking.
Validates the ability to plan implement verify and troubleshoot complex network solutions.
CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) Preferred
A highly regarded expert-level certification that demonstrates a deep
understanding of Cisco networking technologies.
Validates expert-level knowledge and skills in designing implementing
managing and troubleshooting complex network infrastructures.
Additional Certifications (Desirable):
1. ITIL Foundation Certification:
o Demonstrates an understanding of IT service management best practices which is
valuable for working in a support and maintenance role.
1. Automation and Programming Certifications:
o Python Certification (e.g. Python Institute Certifications):
Validates proficiency in Python programming a valuable skill for automation
in networking.
1. Vendor-Specific Certifications (Other than Cisco):
o Depending on the specific technology stack used by the organization additional
certifications from other relevant vendors may be beneficial. Experience with
Riverbed is desirable.