Network And Security Administrator

Technical/Functional Skills

• In depth Knowledge and experience maintaining Switched Ethernet WAN connectivity types (internal and External) for different sites and services.
• In depth Knowledge and high-level experience of maintaining of LAN & WAN optimization services.
• A high level of competency in the network managed environment especially understanding and implementing voice, data.
• Ability to evaluate, implement and manage data communications infrastructure, Internet and Intranet infrastructure, WAN, LAN and wireless networks and network applications.
• Knowledge and experience of maintaining of load balancer devices like GSS (Global site selector for global load sharing) & ACE (load sharing inside the Data centers)
• Knowledge and understanding of DNS, DHCP.
• Strong understanding and extensive experience with Network protocols /services/technologies like T1, OSI, TCP/IP, UDP, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, ATM, Frame-Relay, IP Sec, NAT and MPLS
• Design and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to make certain network capacity meets existing and future requirements. Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for network resource administration and appropriate use.
• Hand on Experience in Checkpoint Firewalls Administration
• Web application firewall configuration Policy configuration
• Experience in Web content filtering policy management
• Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory, life cycle management and related documentation.

Experience Required

• Experience in Web content filtering policy management
• Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory, life cycle management and related documentation.
• Establish service level agreements with end users.
• Plan, acquire, and coordinate installation of in-house and remote hardware and software across the organization's network.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Plan, acquire, and coordinate installation of in-house and remote hardware and software across the organization's network.
• Conduct research and make recommendations on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts.
• Assess, approve, and administer all equipment, hardware, and software upgrades.
• Manage and ensure optimal operation of all network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, hubs, UPSs, and so on.
• Manage and ensure effectiveness of security so lutions, including firewalls, anti-virus solutions, and intrusion detection systems.
• Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the organization's executives, decision-makers, stakeholders, department heads, and end users regarding pertinent network activities.
• Test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports; develop strategies for maintaining network infrastructure.
• Direct and administrate a contingent of network analysts and technicians, and where necessary, conduct performance reviews and corrective action.
• Ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls
• Experience in a LAN/WAN and multi-platform environment including Cisco Routers, multilayer switches, Cisco & Meraki products, ASA, Load balancers and Intrusion Detection systems is a MUST.
• Experience in Command Center/ Network Operations Center is a big plus.
• Experience with Network documentation and monitoring tools such as Visio, HP Network Node Manager, Solar winds, PRTG, Sniffer, MRTG and Cisco Works.
• Should be able to recommend adjustments to a wide variety of complex network management functions with responsibility for overall performance and availability of Networks.
• Perform activities related to install, configure and managing SAN devices and fiber switches.
• Administer FC switches as well as blade chassis FC devices.
• Execute FC zoning for development and production storage volumes.
• Develop and implement project plans, risk assessments and contingency plans

Generic Managerial Skills

• Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the organization's executives, decision-makers, stakeholders, department heads, and end users regarding pertinent network activities.
• Direct and administrate a contingent of network analysts and technicians, and where necessary, conduct performance reviews and corrective action.
• Develop and implement project plans, risk assessments and contingency plans
• Design and implement monitoring, configuration management and reporting functions that will make a hands-off environment
• Define and document best practices and support procedures

Salary Range: 86,000-$110,000 a year