Project Role : Application Support Engineer
Project Role Description : Act as software detectives, provide a dynamic service identifying and solving issues within multiple components of critical business systems.
Must have skills : Enterprise Network Operations
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum
5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education
Summary
The Full Stack Network Engineer is responsible for the operations and management of network and security infrastructures. This role specializes in firewalls(Palo Alto, Fortinet), Zscaler (ZPA, ZIA),SASE platforms,Juniper & Cisco switching, Fortinet SDWAN & Cisco SDWAN , Aruba Wireless, DDI, VPN & authentication services, and security observability. The engineer leverages automation, scripting, and Agentic AI frameworks to ensure resilient, secure, and efficient network and security operations across multi-vendor and multi-cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate, monitor, and maintain core routing and switching network infrastructure (Hands on experience on BGP, OSPF, Juniper & Cisco switches).
- Manage and support firewall platforms (Palo Alto, Fortinet), ensuring robust security and policy enforcement.
- Operate and manage SASE solutions (Zscaler, Prisma, Forti-SASE, or similar), integrating security and connectivity for cloud and remote users.
- Manage and support SDWAN (Cisco Viptela, Fortinet, Velocloud, PaloAlto etc.)
- Manage and support SDLAN/Wireless solutions on Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, or similar platforms, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Operate and manage NAC platforms such as Cisco ISE and/or Aruba ClearPass, ensuring secure network access and compliance.
- Oversee cloud networking environments (Azure, AWS, GCP), including cloud-native network controls and integrations.
- Automate network operations and routine tasks using scripting languages (Python, Ansible, or similar) and orchestration platforms.
- Administer DDI platforms such as Infoblox and/or Bluecat, ensuring reliable DNS, DHCP, and IPAM services.
Required Skills:
- Strong proficiency in core routing and switching (Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Palo Alto).
- Hands-on experience with SDWAN platforms (Cisco,Fortinet) & expert level knowledge on BGP & OSPF protocols.
- Hands-on experience with firewall platforms (Palo Alto, Fortinet).
- Strong knowledge on implementation & troubleshooting of IPSec, GRE & client based VPNs.
- Experience with SASE platforms Zscaler(ZIA, ZPA), Prisma, Forti-SASE.
- Experience in cloud networking (Azure, AWS, GCP).
- Experience with NAC platforms (Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass).
- Experience in automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, or similar).
Certifications (Required/Preferred):
- Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise SD-WAN Implementation
- Juniper Networks Certified Associate Professional
- Fortinet NSE Level 4
- Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
- Certified Cloud Network Engineer (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
- Resource should be AI ready.
15 years full time education
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