Network Specialist- Juniper & Cisco (Routing , Switching , Wireless, N Jobs in Bangalore - IBM

Introduction
We build phenomenal products that our customers rely on so it’s important they are running at their best. As a Systems Management Specialist, you will work with the latest software to keep moving business forward. Whether it’s our Engineering teams that need a test environment or our software running in production, we are seeking skilled systems management professionals ready for the challenge.


Your Role and Responsibilities

• Understanding of routing and switching protocols including but not limited to: BGP, OSPF, HSRP, Spanning Tree.

• Excellent overall understanding of Cisco products:

• ASA Firewalls – 5500-X Series experience: configuring access rules; configuring site-to-site and remote access VPN's; troubleshooting

• Switches and Routers including Cisco Nexus 7K, 5K and 1v

• Be proficient with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, experience with Open Source tools a plus

• Cloud experience is highly desirable

• Experience with network troubleshooting & resolution of very complex routing problems via protocol analyzers, etc.

• Expertise in implementing and supporting new technologies and understanding of associated business implications

• Occasional travel, On-call schedule and after hour maintenance events are required

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience focused on Data Center network support, configuration and implementation

• Minimum 5+ years of core switching, routing, MPLS and FWs

• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in enterprise-level networking with knowledge in TCP/IP, Routing Protocols (OSPF and BGPv4, etc.), SMTP and SNMP.

• Exposure to Cisco UCS platform and related switching configurations

• Experience deploying and maintaining wide area networks with emphasis on IPSec, L2L VPN, and Remote Access VPN

• Networking and security architectural and engineering support experience across local, regional and global domains

• Ability to effectively execute multiple IT projects and deadlines with limited supervision

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Working knowledge of AWS – EC2, EBS, Networking, SG, AMI’s, Checkpoint firewalls and F5 Load Balancers

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in computer engineering, systems or related field.

• Well versed with Cisco / Juniper Firewall (NS-5GT, SSG5, SSG140, SSG520, SSG-1000)

• Prefer knowledge of Cisco, Checkpoint, Riverbed, and Avaya hardware.

• CCNP or equivalent industry &/or business networking experience desired

• Hands on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux

• Experience with TCP/IP, networking, and DNS, SMTP, and HTTPS

• Hands on experience with VLANs and routing

• Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix security (Firewalls, ACLs, Authentication, etc.)

About Business Unit
At Global Technology Services (GTS), we help our clients envision the future by offering end-to-end IT and technology support services, supported by an unmatched global delivery network.  It's a unique blend of bold new ideas and client-first thinking. If you can restlessly reinvent yourself and solve problems in new ways, work on both technology and business projects, and ask, 'What else is possible?' GTS is the place for you!


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