Associate Network Engineer

Associate Network Engineer Responsibilities Perform Day 2 lifecycle management of Cisco APIC and Nexus 9000 (ACI mode), Cisco DNAC and Cisco ISE, Cisco Catalyst 9000 series (IOS-XE) Manage BAU operations, troubleshooting, and upgrades for routing and switching infrastructure across data center, DR, and remote sites Ensure connectivity and network stability between remote locations and data centers Administer and support network security platforms including Cisco FTD/ASA, Palo Alto, and Check Point firewalls Implement, manage, and upgrade F5 Load Balancers (LTM, GTM, APM) Monitor network performance and ensure optimal utilization and availability Perform incident management and root cause analysis (RCA) Execute change and release activities in alignment with ITSM processes Conduct vulnerability assessment and mitigation planning for network and security infrastructure Support system integration and solution deployment Handle stakeholder communication, inventory, and operational responsibilities as needed Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field 10 years of experience in network engineering (data center and enterprise environments) Experience with ITSM processes (Incident, Change, Problem Management) Strong knowledge of network fundamentals (OSI, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN concepts) Hands-on experience in routing and switching: OSPF, BGP, VLAN, STP, VTP, HSRP Experience with Cisco technologies: Nexus 9000 (NX-OS & ACI), VXLAN, vPC, Catalyst 9000, Cisco DNAC, Cisco ISE, Cisco Wireless (9800 WLC) Experience with network security solutions: Cisco FTD/ASA, Palo Alto, Check Point Strong knowledge of VPNs, GRE, DMZ, and 802.1X Hands-on experience with F5 Load Balancing (LTM, GTM, APM) Experience using packet analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark) Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills