ICT Infrastructure Engineer REQ101

Key Responsibilities: 

Network Transformation Architecture:

• Lead the design, engineering, and execution of next-generation network transformation solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including cloud, security, and application stakeholders, to align network infrastructure with business needs.
• Provide technical leadership in building resilient, scalable, and secure hybrid and multicloud network environments.

Design, Deployment, and Operations:

• Architect and deploy advanced Network Security across datacenters (DC1 & DC2).
• Integrate network security products with Cisco ACI environments to deliver seamless and secure connectivity with optimal performance.
• Act as an escalation point for the Operations team on network security issues, providing Level 3 troubleshooting and SME-level support.
• Collaborate with vendors, TAC, and internal teams to resolve complex network & Security incidents and escalations.

Policy Management and Automation:

• Develop and enforce policy-driven network security architectures.
• Leverage automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Python, XSOR) to enhance operational efficiency and minimize manual interventions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal governance policies while aligning network security configurations with best practices.

Documentation and Governance:

• Maintain accurate network security diagrams, operational runbooks, and technical documentation.
• Ensure all security implementations adhere to governance frameworks and meet regulatory compliance requirements.
• Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing:
• Provide Level3/SME-level support and guidance to peers and stakeholders within the organization.
• Lead knowledge transfer sessions on network security technologies and best practices.

Preferred qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree and 10 -15 years of experience in core Network technologies including Cisco Networking products, Checkpoint & Palo Alto Firewalls, F5 Load balancer & WAF.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing complex network for Datacenter or Public cloud migration projects.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and oversee large-scale network deployments.
• One or more of the following Certifications - CCIE, CCNP, PCNSE, CCSE, CCTE, AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty or equivalents
• Strong fundamental knowledge in LAN, WAN and Network Security technologies and products.
• Excellent project and vendor management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to influence and communicate effectively with non-technical audiences and senior management.

Mandatory Skillsets

• Expertise in Cisco ACI Multi Pod / Multi Site deployments.
• Expertise in Application Delivery Network products – F5 Load balancers & WAF
• Expertise in managing Checkpoint & Palo Alto Firewalls & IPS

Good to have Skillsets

• Experience in Application Delivery Network products –Bluecoat Proxy & Akamai CDN.
• Experience in managing Infoblox IPAM, DNS, DHCP solutions.
• Experience in managing Micro segmentation products like Illumio and Guardicore.
• Experience in managing network management systems like SolarWinds, Riverbed & Thousand Eyes.
• Experience in performing Deep packet capture analysis using Wireshark or Similar products.
• Experience in Network Automation using Ansible & Terraform.
• Experience in managing Network Security Products like NAC, ISE & Algosec.