Network Engineering Lead

Job Requirements

Role/ Job Title: Network Engineering Lead

Function/ Department: Information Technology

Job Purpose:

The resource should be Subject Matter expert (SME) on Cisco ISE, Switching, WIFI NAC ,DHCP and Network operation, The primary responsibility will be managing the 24x7 Pan India, Network Support & Operations .You will work closely with the teams from Network Projects, EUS leads, NOC and other cross-functional teams who are managing systems and applications, to drive efficiency and improvements in supporting/managing the business.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibility would be overseeing complete Cisco ISE, DHCP and campus network and other platform in network operation.
• Responsibility for Cisco ISE (The Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) ) as below
• Day to day operation for CISCO ISE
• Configuration and implementation knowledge on Cisco ISE in distributed/HA mode.
• Well versed with Integration of Cisco ISE with database source such as AD, LDAP and SQL DB.
• Well versed with Configuring authentication, authorization, and accounting policies for user authentication.
• Well versed with Configuring switches and WLC for user authentication and authorization
• Well versed with NAC related policy and configuration
• Well versed with configuring policies for authentication relating to EAP-FAST, PEAP, LEAP and EAP-TLS.
• Well versed with Configuring profiling for user devices.
• Well versed with Configuring posturing for user devices and compliance
• Well versed Configuring TACACS for device administration.
• Training and Knowledge transfer to ton completion of the project.
• Project documentation including solution document, plan of action and implementation document.
• Designing Cisco ISE solutions based on business requirements, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Developing network access policies and configurations within Cisco ISE to enforce security policies across the network infrastructure.
• Proficiency in Cisco networking technologies (e.g., Catalyst switches, ISR routers) and Cisco security products (e.g., ASA firewalls, AnyConnect VPN).
• Strong understanding of network security principles, protocols (e.g., RADIUS, TACACS+), and best practices.
• Hands on and depth troubleshooting skill on Routers, SDWAN, LAN, Campus, All routing technologies, Ipv6 and WIFI technologies.
• Lead crisis/incident event management incidents as needed
• Customer/partner engagements to represent Operational concerns/needs.
• Should be involved to manage demands from projects and technology upgrades including recommendations for vendor tools/solutions and global alignment of networks.
• Support adoption of new technologies and tools, recommend capability improvements to network engineering, and assist in lab/ QA deployments for technology trials.
• Ensure that information security and risk management are embedded within the culture requiring continuous improvement to a complex set of functions to coordinate security and compliance risks related to information systems and assets.
• Direct the continuous and secure maintenance of the corporate, data centre, and cloud networking infrastructure, including network security and Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Plans.
• Responsible for accurate assessment management of all network devices in CMDB
• Responsible for upgrade, patches as required and meet all security & compliance requirements.
• Ensure service level targets are met and address all service-level complaints.
• Participate in disaster recovery/business continuity activities, as needed.
• Establish standards and governance in future acquisitions to mitigate risk and maximize network stability.
• Responsible for participating in Audits and provide information related to Network specific - diagrams, configurations, processes and procedures.
• Responsible for remediation for any vulnerabilities related to audits.
• Provide subject matter expertise in interactions with partners and customers, program manage collaboration projects externally and internally.
• Mentor technical staff and drive programs to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Mentor, manage and motivate a high-performing team of senior professionals and set clear priorities to achieve department goals and KPIs.
• Manage the software lifecycle.
  
  

Education Qualification:

Graduation: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) / Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) / Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

Post-Graduation: Master of Science (M.Sc) /Master of Technology (M.Tech) / Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

Experience: 10 - 18 Years