Infra technology specialist role focused on designing implementing and optimizing secure hybrid cloud and on premises network environments using Cisco firewalls load balancing and advanced routing and switching ensuring resilient connectivity high availability and strong security controls in alignment with enterprise standards for a global organization.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement secure network architectures that integrate cloud load balancing with on premises Cisco firewall and routing infrastructures to deliver resilient and scalable connectivity for enterprise applications.
- Configure and optimize cloud load balancing solutions to distribute traffic efficiently across hybrid environments while maintaining consistent security and performance policies.
- Manage and maintain Cisco firewall platforms including Cisco ASA and next generation Cisco firewall devices to enforce robust security postures across data center and branch networks.
- Analyze network traffic patterns and firewall logs to identify anomalies assess potential threats and fine tune security rules to reduce risk without impacting business critical services.
- Administer switching and routing configurations on Cisco devices to support segmented secure and highly available networks for production development and corporate workloads.
- Collaborate with application infrastructure and security teams to translate solution requirements into practical network and security designs that align with organizational standards and compliance needs.
- Troubleshoot complex connectivity performance and security issues across firewalls load balancers and routing layers to restore services swiftly and minimize downtime for business stakeholders.
- Document network designs configurations standard operating procedures and incident resolutions to enable consistent operations and effective knowledge sharing across the infrastructure team.
- Implement network and security changes using controlled processes including impact assessment change planning and validation testing to safeguard stability in the hybrid work model.
- Monitor key network performance and security indicators using enterprise tools to proactively detect issues and recommend capacity or configuration improvements that support future growth.
- Coordinate with external vendors and internal platform owners to evaluate new features or upgrades for cloud load balancing Cisco firewall and routing solutions that can improve resilience and security.
- Support day shift operations within a hybrid working model by providing expert guidance to colleagues and by participating in major incident resolution when critical network events occur.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance automation standardization and security hardening across the network stack thereby supporting the company mission of reliable and secure digital services.
Qualifications
- Demonstrate extensive experience working with cloud load balancing technologies and translating application requirements into robust and secure traffic distribution designs.
- Possess robust hands on expertise in Cisco ASA and other Cisco firewall platforms including policy configuration high availability setup and integration with security monitoring tools.
- Apply in depth knowledge of firewall concepts such as stateful inspection network address translation access control and remote connectivity to protect distributed enterprise environments.
- Bring proven experience with Cisco switching and routing including configuration of core distribution and access layers to support resilient segmented and performant networks.
- Exhibit practical understanding of hybrid cloud and on premises infrastructures including network integration patterns security zoning and connectivity optimization for cloud hosted applications.
- Utilize strong troubleshooting and analytical skills to diagnose multi layer network issues correlating data from logs metrics and traces to drive fast and accurate remediation actions.
- Communicate effectively with cross functional teams and stakeholders to explain network designs risks and changes in clear terms that support informed decision making and collaborative planning.