Job Description:

Responsible for designing and implementing LAN/WAN/Firewalls for a major project. This position requires strong network/firewall background (5 years) in large organization. The position is a hands-on role to design and implement a network for large Video streaming data transfer.

Required Skills:

• Broad Networking/Firewall background in working for large enterprise.
• CCNP/CCNA with at least 5 years of network experience.
• MPLS Experience , Experience with design of WAN handling High Speed streaming Video data transfer
• Designs networks scalable to 10 Gigs or more

-Building and configuring Cisco switches (6500, 3800, IE 3000, etc.) from scratch
- Layer 2/3/7 Security concepts
- Layer 2 protocols such as STP and VTP
- Creation of trunking and ether channels
- Configuring varieties of Cisco routers (2800, 3600, 3700, 7200, etc.)
- Configure, manage and design IP routing using a combination of static routing and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, etc.).
- Cisco ACS (TACACS and RADIUS protocols)
- TCP/IP troubleshooting techniques
- Cisco VoIP and QoS

- Deploy, troubleshoot and maintain WAN circuits (ATM, T1/T3, Frame Relay, etc.)

· Monitor/Manage all networking equipment and maintain activity logs.

· Support of firewall technologies includes Fortinet firewalls. Administration, troubleshooting and engineering background is required. Knowledge of other firewall technologies (Fortinet/Checkpoint/PIX/Net screen a Plus)

· Must have experience analyzing and implementing complex firewall rules on Checkpoint firewalls and/or Fortigate security devices. Demonstrated ability to analyze network traffic flows to reverse-engineer the required firewall ports and rules to allow secure access of applications.

· Proven hands-on experience with firewalls and a comprehensive knowledge of IP networking and network security including Intrusion Detection, DMZ, encryption, IPSec, PKI, VPNs, MPLS/VPN, Site to Site VPN tunnels, SSL/VPN, proxy services, and DNS.

· Experience with Cisco routers and switches, and a good understanding of IP sub netting and routing such OSPF and BGP.

· Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a solid understanding of how to troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues that involve firewalls, network, and applications.

· Document current network and design upgrades in various written formats (VISIO, MS Project, Word, etc.).

Qualifications:

• CCNA/CCNP or equivalent certification
• ITIL certification
• Windows or Unix Technology certification a Plus (MCSE, Redhat Certified Etc...)
• Storage Certification a Plus
• Other languages (Spanish, Arabic) an advantage