Network Engineer

Sr. Network Engineer:
Migration of store backend systems

• CCNP
• SDWAN
• Aruba is a BIG win for this one.
• F5

Core Routing & Switching (CCNP Level)
Design & Deploy:
Architect and maintain scalable enterprise LAN/WAN networks utilizing BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and VXLAN protocols.

Infrastructure Lifecycle:
Manage firmware upgrades, configuration backups, and hardware refreshes across multi-vendor environments.

Tier 3 Escalation:
Diagnose and resolve complex packet-level network anomalies using protocol analyzers like Wireshark.

Application Delivery & Load Balancing (F5 BIG-IP)
Traffic Management:
Configure, maintain, and optimize F5 BIG-IP LTM (Local Traffic Manager) and GTM/DNS (Global Traffic Manager) modules.

• Deploy and manage F5 ASM/WAF (Advanced Web Application Firewall) policies and APM (Access Policy Manager) for secure remote access.
• Scripting:
  Write and debug custom F5 iRules to manipulate network traffic, handle HTTP redirects, and enforce granular security policies.
• SSL/TLS Management:
  Oversee SSL/TLS offloading, certificate renewals, and cipher suite optimization on F5 devices.
• Wireless & Edge Networking (Aruba)
  Mobility Solutions:
  Architect, deploy, and support Aruba enterprise wireless networks, including Mobility Conductors (MM) and Mobility Controllers (MC).Campus Switching:
  Configure and manage ArubaOS-CX and ArubaOS-S switching fabrics, optimizing for VLANs, Link Aggregation (LACP), and QoS.
• Network Access Control:
  Implement, monitor, and troubleshoot secure network access control (802.1X, MAC auth, guest portals) utilizing Aruba Clear Pass Policy Manager.

Utilize Aruba Air Wave or Aruba Central for proactive network monitoring, configuration compliance, and site-survey analysis.

Certification:
Active Cisco CCNP (Enterprise/Routing & Switching) or equivalent demonstrable knowledge level.

F5 Expertise:
Hands-on experience managing F5 BIG-IP v15+ environments (F5 Certified Professional certifications like 201 or 301 are a strong plus).

Aruba Expertise:
Proven track record with Aruba wireless architectures and AOS-CX switches (Aruba ACMP or ACCP certifications preferred).

Protocols:
Deep understanding of TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6 addressing, DNS, DHCP, NAT, Spanning Tree (RSTP/MSTP), and VRRP.

Security:
Strong grasp of enterprise security concepts, including stateful firewalls, IPS/IDS, and IPsec VPNs.