Network SME

Location: Plano, TX
Job Description:
A Routing and Switching, Firewall, Wireless, Load Balancer and Infoblox Engineer is responsible for implementing, and maintaining load balancing and DNS/DHCP/IPAM (DDI) solutions to ensure optimal performance, security, and scalability. This role involves collaboration with various teams to support business objectives and provide technical guidance
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Design and Implementation:
Configure and troubleshoot, ensuring efficient network and application requirements.
Manage the enterprise strategy and provide technical support for security compliance initiatives.
Create highly available and complex network solutions in both data centers and cloud environments
L2/L3 Operation support
Maintenance and Troubleshooting:
Monitor performance and identify and resolve issues related to Load balancers.
Perform routine maintenance and updates.
Troubleshoot complex problems and provide timely resolutions.
Maintain accurate network inventory and documentation.
Respond to network incidents and provide on-call support as needed.
Respond to network incidents and provide on-call support as needed.
Infoblox Administration:
Configure and manage Infoblox DDI solutions, ensuring efficient DNS, DHCP, and IP address management.
Implement and maintain network security best practices related to DDI.
Monitor and maintain Infoblox systems, troubleshoot issues, and perform routine updates
Security and Compliance:
mplement and maintain security best practices.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Conduct security assessments and vulnerability scans.
Implement and manage access control policies.
Collaboration and Communication:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including system administrators, security engineers, and application developers.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates and resolve issues.
Provide technical support and training to end-users.
Work with vendors to resolve hardware and software issues.
Technical Skills:
Strong understanding of Network devices Physical and VIrtual.
Strong understanding on Inflobox, Service now, Solar winds, etc.
Experience with network monitoring and management tools.
Strong understanding of network security best practices.
Knowledge on firewall management will be added advantage
OEM :
Network Cisco, Juniper, Extreme, Meraki, Aruba
Fire Wall- Palo Alto and Fortinet
Load Balancer : F5
NetScalar
Infoblox
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
12 +Years of Domain Experience.
Equivalent load balancer certification would be preferred. (CCNP or CCIE)