Senior Network Engineer / Remote

This is a remote position.

Our client is leading technology solutions provider, with a global presence and a diverse team of over 6,000 skilled employees representing 60+ nationalities, serves millions of customers daily across 175+ countries. This organization boasts a robust global ecosystem of strategic partners and maintains key hubs in several regions, including Europe and the Americas. Its extensive portfolio encompasses Cloud, Data & AI, Enterprise Applications, Workplace Services, and Cyber Security & Networking solutions, designed to drive digital transformation for clients. The company's core values center around openness, trust, and boldness. Key partnerships include top-tier collaborations with major players in the cloud, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure sectors, achieving elite partner status in many instances. They have an internal Data Center Modernisation Programme and they are looking Senior Network Engineers with Cisco & FortiNet to replace the core network, firewall & IaaS estates over the coming 18 months.Responsibilities:

• Perform a 1-to-1 migration from Cisco ASA to FortiGate firewalls, including firewall rules, VPN, and VLAN migrations
• Analyze rules and configuration, provide optimization suggestions
• Adhere to the agreed change management process
• Develop step-by-step instructions for each firewall migration
• Implement migration changes within the agreed change window, which may be outside office hours
• Offer post-implementation support, including issue resolution and performance optimizations
• Create thorough documentation for all new builds and configurations

Requirements

• Expert knowledge and experience with Cisco ASA and Fortinet firewalls
• FW architecture experience
• Proficiency in HA setup, physical and virtual FWs
• Advanced understanding of firewall rules, VPNs, VLANs, routing, etc.
• Experience with FW migrations
• Experience with Cisco ACI networks
• Solid understanding of ITIL processes and procedures
• Excellent communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders
• Good to have: Certification in CCNP/CCIE/NSE4

Originally posted on Himalayas