Job Description
Responsibilities:
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Responsible for execution, and delivery of next generation software defined infrastructure; firewall technologies, intrusion detection/prevention technologies, micro-segmentation, SD-WAN other data center technologies and continuous process improvements.
This role will lead the corporate execution and delivery of software defined infrastructure working with internal subject matter experts and partners/vendors to deliver the solution.
Install, configure, and manage a highly available and scalable datacenter and cloud networks.
Design, implement, and maintain robust firewall infrastructure to protect the organization from external and internal threats.
Monitor firewall performance and manage configuration changes to ensure the security and stability of the network
Ability to deploy and execute datacenter and cloud network technologies; firewall technologies, intrusion detection/prevention, micro-segmentation, and software defined network, and software defined WAN.
Configure and manage Azure networking components such as Virtual Network, Load Balancer, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, and NSG.
Manage Data Center infrastructure solutions: Cisco (Route and Switch), Palo Alto (FW + IDS/IPS functions), Cisco VPN and Zscaler VPN
Manage and configure firewalls (e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper) for optimal performance and security.
Transforms the organization by leveraging and enabling automation, orchestration, continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD).
Programming/scripting languages and frameworks in support of automation, such as Python or Ansible
Well versed with routing protocols like BGP, OSPF
Certifications
CCNP – Security, DC, Routing, Switching, CCIE, PCNSE (Palo Alto)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert is desired.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training