Network Engineer (R-12636 )

Network Consultant- Network and SecurityResponsibilities:·       Install all new hardware, systems, and software for networks.·       Install, configure, maintain and upgrade network services, equipment, software and devices.·       Manages all back‐up and restore of equipment configuration.·       Plans and supports network and computing infrastructure.·       Documents network problems and resolution for future reference.·       Monitors network performance and implements performance tuning.·       Oversee software and network security.·       Maintains inventory of equipment and parts as well as documentation of vendor activities·       Develops and documents system standards for network and security devices·       Recommend and schedule repairs to the, Firewalls, LAN/WAN, Load Balancer, Riverbed.·       Coordinate with external parties and customers for problem resolution, including hardware fix and replacements·       Monitor fault and performance on Cisco IP Telephony systems (CME/CUCM)·       Handle 2nd / 3rd level escalation from Service Desk team·       Troubleshoot network/security related problems to restore services to meet stated SLA/SLO·       Assist in Problem Management, Availability Management, Capacity Management, IT Service Continuity Management and Information Security Management·       Being part of the 24x7 on‐call support rotation ·       Administer Cisco Routers/switches, firewalls (Palo Alto, ASA and Checkpoint), ISE, Zscaler and F5 load balancers·       Security Infrastructure review and design.Requirements:·       Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or similar.·       Good written and verbal English skills·       Preferred Certifications: CCNP, CCIE, PCNSE and ITIL.·       At least 5+ year(s) of experience in the following:·       Advanced level of troubleshooting and implementation (end to end), Firewall, Routing/Switching, Load Balancer, Zscaler, Riverbed and Cisco Wireless.·       Security- In depth understanding of Firewalls – Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Cisco ASA, Zscaler Proxy (ZIA and ZPA) & Load Balancer–F5.·       WAN- In depth understanding of WAN Protocols: BGP/OSPF/EIGRP/QoS/VPLS/MPLS, TCP/IP, and SDWAN.·       LAN- In depth understanding of Layer2 & Layer 3 switching, hands on experience on Nexus, 6800, 6500, 4500, 3600, 3800 and Cat 9k series of switches. Should have knowledge of STP, Stacking, and VSS concepts.·       WLAN- Good understanding of Cisco and Meraki Wireless:  WLC, Lightweight and Standalone AP, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, and ISE.·       Good working experience on Redundancy Protocols HSRP, VRRP GLBP, IPSLA and IP tracking·       Good understanding of Riverbed WAN Optimization.·       Good understanding of Cisco IP Telephony systems, VoIP (CME/CUCM) t-shoot & its implementations.·       Network monitoring (Cacti, MRTG, Solarwinds).·       Handles highly confidential information/material·       Ability to communicate orally and written in a professional manner·       Prior experience supporting, implementing and/or administering networks such as Microsoft Windows Active Directory ·       Strong analytical skills·       Requires a thorough knowledge of networking essentials.·       Experienced in a data centre and or vendor environment with frontend interaction with customers·       Strong interpersonal and communication skills·       Capable of explaining simple procedures in writing or verbally and writing basic documentation·       Flexible, open mind, self-motivated and reliable person·       Being able to work independently and facing stress·       Willing to propose ways to improve efficiencyAbout Rackspace TechnologyWe are the multicloud solutions experts. We combine our expertise with the world’s leading technologies — across applications, data and security — to deliver end-to-end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges, designing solutions that scale, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing returns into the future. Named a best place to work, year after year according to Fortune, Forbes and Glassdoor, we attract and develop world-class talent. Join us on our mission to embrace technology, empower customers and deliver the future.  More on Rackspace TechnologyThough we’re all different, Rackers thrive through our connection to a central goal: to be a valued member of a winning team on an inspiring mission. We bring our whole selves to work every day. And we embrace the notion that unique perspectives fuel innovation and enable us to best serve our customers and communities around the globe. 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