Lead Cisco & Palo Alto Network Engineer

• Design, implement, and configure Palo Alto firewalls to secure enterprise networks and data.
• Monitor firewall performance, optimize configurations, and ensure high availability.
• Troubleshoot firewall issues, including traffic flow, access control, and security breaches.
• Configure and manage Virtual Systems (VSYS), Security Policies, NAT, SSL Decryption, and VPN on Palo Alto platforms.
• Maintain up-to-date firewall rule sets and assist in firewall migration and upgrades.
• Install, configure, and maintain Cisco routers and related networking hardware.
• Configure routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and RIP.
• Troubleshoot routing issues and optimize routing configurations for better performance and efficiency.
• Implement and manage QoS (Quality of Service) policies, IP Sec VPNs, and WAN optimization techniques.
• Perform regular audits of network infrastructure and recommend improvements.
• Implement network segmentation, intrusion detection, and prevention systems (IDS/IPS) to safeguard enterprise data.
• Regularly review firewall rules and network configurations to ensure compliance with security policies.
• Work closely with the security team to develop and enforce best practices for network security.
• Proactively monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and resolve issues promptly.
• Use network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Wireshark, etc.) to diagnose and resolve network problems.
• Provide troubleshooting support for network outages, routing issues, and connectivity problems.
• Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for network configurations, changes, and troubleshooting steps.
• Generate and review network performance reports for management and stakeholders.
• Provide recommendations for network design improvements based on analysis and trends.
• Work with cross-functional teams (security, IT support, development) to resolve network-related issues.
• Provide guidance and support to junior network engineers and technicians.
• Stay up to date with the latest networking technologies and trends, including Cisco and Palo Alto innovations.

Paloalto,Cisco Routers