Senior Consultant

Key Responsibilities

• Design enterprise-level network architecture covering LAN, WAN, data centers, and branch connectivity.
• Develop and enhance network infrastructure utilizing advanced technologies such as Cisco ACI, ensuring seamless integration with cybersecurity components.
• Lead projects for the deployment of digital services and ensure their protection through secure and scalable network solutions.
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex and critical infrastructure-level network issues.
• Oversee the administration of core networks, data centers, and branches to ensure high availability and secure operations.
• Implement and maintain Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) strategies for network infrastructure.
• Design, deploy, and monitor network and security performance systems to ensure optimal operation and availability.
• Apply cutting-edge network security technologies (e.g., NGFW, Zero Trust, Micro-segmentation, Threat Detection).
• Protect the network, its services, and applications through advanced threat mitigation strategies.
• Provide technical leadership to other IT teams and ensure architectural alignment across the organization.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex and high-risk network and network security issues, including deep analysis across layers, protocols, and security appliances, using Wireshark for network traffic analysis and packet-level debugging
• Document and maintain up-to-date architectural designs and technical diagrams.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of professional experience in network and network security, including at least 4 years in architectural roles.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven expertise in deploying and managing Cisco ACI solutions.
• Preferred certifications:
• CCIE (Enterprise)
• CCIE (Security)
• CCDE
• Cloud Architecture & Security Certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Hands on experience in implementing automation solutions for network operations and network security workflows using platforms such as Ansible, Python scripting.
• Strong knowledge of network and security monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Cisco DNA Center, SIEM systems, etc.
• Deep expertise in modern network security technologies and application protection.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and strategic planning skills.
• Strong communication, documentation, and technical reporting abilities.