Full Job Description:
Responsible for the day-to-day operations, implementation, maintenance, and
engineering support of NGTSOL and its clients network infrastructure. Monitors and
controls the network infrastructure deployment processes and implements system
security to provide stable and secure system platforms. Assists with the implementation
of new or additional network technology to augment and improve infrastructure services.
Collaborates with internal application, infrastructure, help desk, and operation technical
teams to achieve company goals and success.
Technical Skills and Knowledge Requirements:
- Expert-level knowledge in the areas of IP internetworking, LAN Switching Protocols
(MLS, CEF, 802.1Q, STP, HSRP, LACP/PAGP), IP Routing protocols (IS-IS, OSPF, EIGRP,
BGP). - Experience configuring and deploying enterprise-class networks, including the
following products: - Cisco Nexus 7k/5k/2k Switches
- Cisco Nexus 9k Switches
- Cisco Catalyst 6500 Switches
- Cisco ASR / ISR Routers
- Cisco Firepower platform
- Cisco Meraki Stack
- Hands-on experience on Fabric Discovery Activity including Out of Band
Configuration, Verifying the APIC Health, Verifying the LEAF Health, and Verifying
remote access to all the out of band management devices. - Firewall services including site-to-site VPNs, remote-access VPNs, VPN loadbalancing
features, SSLVPN, Secure Desktop, traffic monitoring and shaping. - Ability to deploy and maintain virtualized networking based upon CSR routers as well
as cloud based appliances. - Ability to deploy maintain and support firepower L7 services while building security
- access-policies.
- Experience with Cisco Umbrella DNS and Secure Internet Gateway (SIG).
- Experience using identity services such as ACS/ISE integrated with AD and RSA.
- Required to have experience with Cisco FMC across FTDs deployed at multiple
locations. - Experience with logical design models (L2/L3, Spanning tree, VRF, VTP, VLANs,
physical cabling). - Must have an understanding of VMM integration.
- Must have an understanding of overlay and underlay networking within the realm of
ACI/SDN. - Ability to build versatile contract policies based upon business needs.
- Expertise of networking principles and protocols such as IP subnetting, routing,
security and encryption, DNS, etc. - Cisco ACI experience is preferred.
- Cloud based deployment experience is preferred.
Experience: - 5+ years in a highly technical role that spans multiple disciplines.
Other Skills/Abilities: - Knowledge of ITIL Service Management principles and ServiceNow platform
including ITSM and ITOM. - Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills as necessary
to communicate and coordinate with others on both routine and non-routine
matters. - Ability to resolve problems independently in accordance with defined policies and
procedures. - Ability to work successfully with minimal supervision in an atmosphere of multiple
projects, shifting priorities, and deadline pressures. - Demonstrated ability to:
- Make significant decisions and recommendations on complex issues to achieve longterm
results and strategic objectives. - Proactively identify improvement opportunities in the technical environment.
- Proactively identify improvement opportunities in organizational process.
- Assume ownership and manage large projects delivering results on-time and in
budget. - Develop and document standard operating procedures for use by Information
Technology including development of processes to ensure consistent execution of
repeatable tasks. - Role model teamwork behaviors. Clearly communicates issues, actions and plans.
- Effectively manage vendor relationships.
- Effectively coordinate team-work activities, organizing and running effective
meetings. - Employ structured methods to planning and managing projects.
- Understands and analyzes industry technology trends and their relevance to our
client infrastructure. - Experience working in high-pressure professional services organization or other
similar organization requiring attention to detail and sensitivity to confidential and
proprietary information. - Desired Professional Traits:Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Self-starter with a high degree of initiative
- Highly-responsive with demonstrated sense of urgency
- Team-oriented
- Positive attitude
- Education:Network Specific Certifications (Cisco CCNP)
- BA/BS or equivalent work experience
- Azure Certification a plus
Important Information:
This job requires to be in Office
Shift Timings: US time zones
Office Location: Gulberg, Lahore