Roles and Responsibilities

• Serve as the onshore Technical Lead and primary point of contact for the client.
• Manage and oversee Network L3 responsibilities across enterprise and OT environments.
• Design, implement, and manage network security policies, including granular firewall rules.
• Deploy and support SD-WAN solutions, preferably PAN-OS SD-WAN.
• Manage Palo Alto firewalls and Panorama configurations at scale.
• Prepare high-level network designs (HLD) and low-level designs (LLD) for enterprise networks.
• Provide hands-on support and configuration for Cisco devices, data center networks, and SDN solutions.
• Manage DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) efficiently, including configuration, troubleshooting, and reporting.
• Ensure secure network access through AAA services (RADIUS, TACACS) and basic NAC concepts.
• Configure and manage EfficientIP appliances, BIND DNS topologies, and DHCP leases, options, and logging.
• Collaborate with cross-shore teams to ensure successful project delivery and operational support.
• Act as the SME for network security, firewalls, load balancers, and network virtualization.
• Support and implement enterprise network standards, procedures, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Strong understanding of OT environments and industrial networks.
• Proven experience managing Palo Alto firewalls with Panorama at scale.
• Hands-on experience with SD-WAN deployment and support, preferably PAN-OS SD-WAN.
• Proficiency in designing and managing granular security policies.
• Relevant certifications such as PCNSE, Cisco CCNP, or CCIE are highly desirable.
• Solid knowledge of Cisco ISE, Netscaler Load Balancers, and various Cisco devices.
• Expertise in Data Center technologies, 3-tier network design, and SDN concepts.
• Strong understanding of network security protocols, RADIUS, and AAA services.
• Experience in Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and network load balancing.
• Proficiency in DDI management (DNS, DHCP, IPAM), including EfficientIP appliance configuration.
• Understanding of BIND DNS topologies and enterprise DHCP operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• PCNSE, CCNP, CCIE across multiple domains (Routing & Switching, Data Center, Security, NFV).
• Experience with industrial OT networks in energy or utility sectors.
• Hands-on experience with SDN, firewalls, and enterprise-grade load balancers.

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