What You’ll Do:

Responsibilities:

Configure, deploy, and maintain enterprise LAN, Wireless, and WAN networks, with a focus on optimizing performance and security.
Manage and troubleshoot Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), ensuring robust network security and compliance with industry standards.
Utilize cloud expertise, particularly with Microsoft Azure, to integrate and optimize cloud-based network infrastructure.
Implement and manage Cisco Nexus switches to support high-performance data centre networking requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and support network solutions that meet business needs.
Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks or vulnerabilities, and implement proactive measures to maintain network health and stability.
Configuring, installing, integrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting of enterprise LAN, wireless and WAN networks, and systems, both with on-premises and Microsoft Azure Cloud systems
Installing, configuring, managing, and maintaining network monitoring and alerting tools
Configuring, documenting, and managing network security including firewalls, intrusion prevention, incident response and escalation, security policy articulation and compliance checking including PCI
Coordinating service calls and working with service providers to resolve problems and malfunctions.
Troubleshooting internal and external network problems
Perform pro-active support functions and reporting to maintain the integrity of the enterprise network equipment and infrastructure
Support any required system integration efforts required for network implementation, deployment, and troubleshooting
Assessment and optimization of the LAN/WAN networks, through network monitoring, statistics, and daily health checks
Proactively Identifying network trends and abnormalities and taking steps to prevent performance impacts to network traffic and business function
Cisco Switches including Meraki SD-WAN and WiFi
Palo Alto Firewalls
Solarwinds Orion
Advanced Networking Troubleshooting and Design

Requirements:

Minimum 5 years of experience in network administration, with at least 3 years specifically as a Network Administrator.
2 years minimum hands-on experience working with Palo Alto NGFW in an enterprise environment.
Proficiency in cloud technologies, with preference given to candidates with experience in Microsoft Azure.
Demonstrated expertise in Cisco Nexus switches and related technologies.
Beneficial to have experience with Meraki SD-WAN and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE), or equivalent.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues effectively.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

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