Description

Role description

We are seeking an experienced Network Lead to design, implement, support, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure across multi-site environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Aruba, Ruckus, Cisco networking technologies, along with hands-on experience managing security platforms including Palo Alto and Fortinet FortiGate firewalls. This role involves leadership responsibilities, architecture planning, troubleshooting, security enforcement, and coordination with cross-functional IT teams.

• Lead enterprise LAN/WAN/WLAN infrastructure operations and projects.
• Design, configure, and maintain:
  • Aruba wireless and switching solutions
  • Ruckus wireless infrastructure
  • Cisco routers, switches, and network services
  • Palo Alto firewalls
  • Fortinet FortiGate security appliances
• Manage network security policies, VPNs, NAT, segmentation, and access controls.
• Implement high availability and redundancy solutions.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and security incidents.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting for routing, switching, wireless, and firewall issues.
• Lead network upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure refresh initiatives.
• Configure and maintain:
  • VLANs
  • STP/RSTP/MSTP
  • OSPF/BGP/EIGRP
  • QoS
  • DHCP/DNS
  • SD-WAN
  • NAC solutions
• Conduct wireless site surveys and optimization.
• Maintain documentation, diagrams, SOPs, and change records.
• Collaborate with security, systems, cloud, and application teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.
• Participate in on-call support and incident response activities.

Skills

Networking

• Strong knowledge of:
  • TCP/IP
  • Routing & Switching
  • VLANs
  • WAN technologies
  • Wireless networking
  • Network security
• Experience with:
  • Cisco Catalyst/Nexus platforms
  • Aruba Controllers, Aruba Central, Aruba CX switches
  • Ruckus SmartZone / Unleashed
  • SD-WAN technologies

Security

• Hands-on expertise with:
  • Palo Alto PAN-OS
  • Fortinet FortiGate firewalls
  • IPS/IDS
  • VPN technologies
  • Zero Trust concepts
  • Network segmentation
• Experience implementing firewall policies and threat prevention.

Tools & Monitoring

• SolarWinds
• PRTG
• Wireshark
• Cisco DNA Center
• Aruba Central
• SIEM/log monitoring platforms

Key Skills

Education

Any Graduate