Network Administrator

Role: Network Administrator

Required Technical Skill Set: Strong Knowledge on Network Routing, Switching

Desired Experience Range:6-8 Yrs.

Location: Chennai / Hyderabad

Responsibilities

• Implement and support Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) in wired, wireless, VPN configurations using device profiling.
• Strong knowledge of Physical and VM of Cisco ISE Architecture.
• Setup Radius server in Cisco ISE.
• Strong knowledge on Switching and Routing.
• Hands-on experience on installing and configuring the switches.
• Knowledge on routing protocols and hands-on experience on OSFP routing protocol.
• Deploy and manage SD-WAN solutions such as Cisco Viptela, Fortinet, or Versa.
• Provide L3-level support for complex network incidents and escalations, performing root cause analysis and permanent fixes.
• Troubleshoot Cisco Data Networks, i.e. routing/switching.
• Troubleshoot Layer 2 technologies like Layer 2 switching, STP, PVSTP, RSTP, Port channeling.
• Knowledge/experience on new Cisco Products like Nexus 7K*s, 5K*s and 2K*s, and Cisco ISE.
• Cisco Firewall/Firepower design, configuration, tuning and administration experience.
• Good understanding and troubleshooting skills of TCP/IP, Switching & Routing protocols, MPLS, Load balancing.
• Knowledge and experience in STP, VTP, HSRP, VLAN, QoS and other switching technologies.
• Ability to understand the design and provide suggestions for improvements.
• Familiarity with network automation tools (Python, Ansible).
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills and the ability to work with multiple geographically dispersed teams.
• Excellent listening skills & ability to communicate clearly and fluently in English.
• Flexibility to work in shifts for 24x7 support.
• Strong team player with a constructive perspective and commitment to the success of the business.
• Ability to work on multiple concurrent tasks with conflicting priorities.

Required Skills

• Routing Protocols, especially MPLS, BGP, EIGRP.
• Cisco Routers -- 7200, 3800, 3600, 2800, 2900, 881.
• Firewalls -- Cisco ASA, FMC, FTD, Palo Alto.
• VPN Site to Site, DM VPN, SSL VPN.
• Load Balancers Citrix Netscaler ADC.
• Switches Nexus 9k/ 7K/5K/2K, Cisco 6800, 9300, 9200.
• Cisco Viptela, Meraki SD-WAN.
• WLAN Wireless LAN Controllers, ISE.

Preferred Skills

• Experience on Network and Security architecture designing understanding.
• Knowledge on Cisco Hardwares.
• ITIL Certification.
• CCNA / CCNP Certification.