Network Engineering Lead

Job Requirements

Role/ Job Title: Network Engineering Lead

Function/ Department: Information Technology

Job Purpose

The resource should be Subject Matter expert (SME) on Cisco ISE, Switching, WIFI NAC ,DHCP and Network operation, The primary responsibility will be managing the 24x7 Pan India, Network Support & Operations .You will work closely with the teams from Network Projects, EUS leads, NOC and other cross-functional teams who are managing systems and applications, to drive efficiency and improvements in supporting/managing the business.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility would be overseeing complete Cisco ISE, DHCP and campus network and other platform in network operation.
• Responsibility for Cisco ISE (The Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) ) as below
• Day to day operation for CISCO ISE
• Configuration and implementation knowledge on Cisco ISE in distributed/HA mode.
• Well versed with Integration of Cisco ISE with database source such as AD, LDAP and SQL DB.
• Well versed with Configuring authentication, authorization, and accounting policies for user authentication.
• Well versed with Configuring switches and WLC for user authentication and authorization
• Well versed with NAC related policy and configuration
• Well versed with configuring policies for authentication relating to EAP-FAST, PEAP, LEAP and EAP-TLS.
• Well versed with Configuring profiling for user devices.
• Well versed with Configuring posturing for user devices and compliance
• Well versed Configuring TACACS for device administration.
• Training and Knowledge transfer to ton completion of the project.
• Project documentation including solution document, plan of action and implementation document.
• Designing Cisco ISE solutions based on business requirements, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Developing network access policies and configurations within Cisco ISE to enforce security policies across the network infrastructure.
• Proficiency in Cisco networking technologies (e.g., Catalyst switches, ISR routers) and Cisco security products (e.g., ASA firewalls, AnyConnect VPN).
• Strong understanding of network security principles, protocols (e.g., RADIUS, TACACS+), and best practices.
• Hands on and depth troubleshooting skill on Routers, SDWAN, LAN, Campus, All routing technologies, Ipv6 and WIFI technologies.
• Lead crisis/incident event management incidents as needed
• Customer/partner engagements to represent Operational concerns/needs.
• Should be involved to manage demands from projects and technology upgrades including recommendations for vendor tools/solutions and global alignment of networks.
• Support adoption of new technologies and tools, recommend capability improvements to network engineering, and assist in lab/ QA deployments for technology trials.
• Ensure that information security and risk management are embedded within the culture requiring continuous improvement to a complex set of functions to coordinate security and compliance risks related to information systems and assets.
• Direct the continuous and secure maintenance of the corporate, data centre, and cloud networking infrastructure, including network security and Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Plans.
• Responsible for accurate assessment management of all network devices in CMDB
• Responsible for upgrade, patches as required and meet all security & compliance requirements.
• Ensure service level targets are met and address all service-level complaints.
• Participate in disaster recovery/business continuity activities, as needed.
• Establish standards and governance in future acquisitions to mitigate risk and maximize network stability.
• Responsible for participating in Audits and provide information related to Network specific - diagrams, configurations, processes and procedures.
• Responsible for remediation for any vulnerabilities related to audits.
• Provide subject matter expertise in interactions with partners and customers, program manage collaboration projects externally and internally.
• Mentor technical staff and drive programs to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Mentor, manage and motivate a high-performing team of senior professionals and set clear priorities to achieve department goals and KPIs.
• Manage the software lifecycle.
  
  

Education Qualification

Graduation: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) / Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) / Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

Post-Graduation: Master of Science (M.Sc) /Master of Technology (M.Tech) / Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

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