Project Role: Application Tech Support Practitioner

Project Role Description: Act as the ongoing interface between the client and the system or application. Dedicated to quality, using exceptional communication skills to keep our world class systems running. Can accurately define a client issue and can interpret and design a resolution based on deep product knowledge.

Must have skills: Network Security Operations

Good to have skills: SD-WAN Operations, Palo Alto Networks Firewalls, Fortinet Forti Gate Firewall

Minimum 3 year(s) of experience is required

Educational Qualification: 15 years full time education

Summary:

The Full Stack Hybrid Network Engineer is responsible for the operations and management of hybrid network infrastructures. This role specializes in maintaining core routing and switching, cloud networking, SDWAN/LAN/Wireless, and firewall platforms. The engineer leverages automation, scripting, and AI-aided observability tools, including Agentic AI frameworks to ensure resilient, secure, and efficient network operations across multi-vendor and multi-cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate, monitor, and maintain core routing and switching network infrastructure (Juniper, Meraki, Fortinet, or similar).
• Manage and support SDWAN (Cisco Viptela, Velocloud, Palo Alto etc.)
• Manage and support LAN/Wireless solutions on Juniper Mist, Meraki, and/or Fortinet platforms, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Administer firewall platforms such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco and/or Juniper, supporting secure connectivity and policy enforcement.
• Oversee cloud networking environments (Azure, AWS, GCP), including cloud-native network controls and integrations.
• Continuously monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize network infrastructure using AI-aided observability and management tools.
• Automate network operations and routine tasks using scripting languages (Python, Ansible, or similar) and orchestration platforms.
• Apply Agentic AI frameworks to enhance network observability, automation, and self-healing capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with networking best practices and organizational policies.
• Evaluate and implement new networking technologies and tools to improve operational efficiency.
• Provide technical support and guidance to team members, clients, and stakeholders.

Required Skills:

• Strong proficiency in core routing and switching (Juniper, Meraki, Fortinet, or similar).
• Hands-on experience with SDWAN/LAN/Wireless platforms (Juniper Mist, Meraki, Fortinet).
• Experience with firewall platforms (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper and Cisco).
• Experience in cloud networking (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Experience in automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, or similar).
• Experience with AI-aided network observability and management tools.
• Understanding of Agentic AI frameworks for network operations.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex network incidents and infrastructure issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  Certifications (Required/Preferred):
• Cisco Certified Specialist
• Enterprise SD-WAN Implementation
• Juniper Networks Certified Associate Professional
• Meraki ECMS Engineering Cisco Meraki Solutions
• Fortinet NSE Level 4
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
• Certified Cloud Network Engineer (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• PCEP Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Network Automation (EX457)

15 years full time education

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