Network Operations

Position Description

Company Profile:

Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 94,000 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2024 reported revenue is CA$14.68 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.

Job Title: Lead Network operations

Position: Lead Analyst

Experience: 10+ yrs

Category: IT Infrastructure

Main location: Bangalore/Chennai

Position ID: J0426-2075

Employment Type: Full Time

Qualification: Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field or higher with minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

Job Description:

10+ years of experience and at least 8+ years relevant experience in Network Operations

• Well versed with Security skills (firewall coding, policy pushes, ), R&S, Appliances
• Experience on CheckPoint Firewall Upgrades and Replacements (as part of legacy refresh)
• Knowledge on Routing and Switching & F5 to perform end to end route check
• In depth knowledge on implementing VPN solutions on Checkpoint/Juniper/Fortigate firewalls
• Extensive troubleshooting experience on VPN related issues on Firewalls
• Knowledge on Firewall administration and orchestration tools such as Tufin
• High level knowledge of the firewalls is mandatory
• Must know to code on a Fortiget and Checkpoint FW
• Prior experience in Juniper/CheckPoint/Cisco TAC or Network Operation Center (L3/L4 level)
• Experience in supporting large enterprise level network infrastructure with more than 5000 devies
• Routing - BGP, OSPF, EIGRP + Switching, NXOS, Cisco ACI, F5
• Hands on experience on designing/ managing VPN infrastructure.
• Take the lead in outage calls
• Own and drive root cause and permanent resolution
• Perform moderate network changes
• Provide expertise as Network SME
• Good communication and presenting skills
• Good to have Skills:
• Basic understanding of Proxies
• Familiarity in handling complex Network Infras containing multi-VRF architecture
• Good to have similar knowledge on Fortigate Firewalls
• DHCP, DNS, AD Knowledge
  
  

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• 8+ years of experience and at least 6+ years relevant experience in handling Firewalls
• Good knowledge on CheckPoint and/or Fortigate firewall and troubleshooting critical issues
• Good Experience on CheckPoint and/or Fortigate Firewall Upgrades and Replacements (as part of legacy refresh)
• In depth knowledge on implementing and troubleshooting VPN solutions on Checkpoint/Fortigate firewalls
• Basic knowledge of F5 LoadBalancer
• Hands on experience on Proxies (Mcafee and/or Bluecoat) [Optional]
  
  

Common skills:

• Take the lead in outage calls
• Own and drive root cause and permanent resolution
• Provide expertise as Network SME
• Good communication and presenting skills
  
  

Life at CGI:

It is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons

Come join our team, one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world

Your future duties and responsibilities

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

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