Architect II
$14,000–$14,000 year
HybridPune, Maharashtra, India
Job Summary
Design and deploy Palo Alto Networks firewall solutions, implement F5 LTM/GTM load balancing, and configure enterprise routing and switching infrastructure using Cisco technologies. Manage LAN/WAN network design across multi-site environments and troubleshoot complex issues involving BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP protocols. Conduct security assessments, create technical specifications, and provide leadership during client engagements while maintaining comprehensive documentation. This role drives network modernization initiatives to deliver high-availability, secure solutions supporting business-critical operations for Fortune 500 clients in cloud, data, AI, and cybersecurity domains.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering
- 5+ years of demonstrated expertise in Palo Alto Networks firewall administration and deployment
- 5+ years of experience with F5 LTM/GTM load balancing technologies
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching infrastructure
- 3+ years of experience designing and implementing LAN/WAN networks
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP routing protocols
- Proven experience with network security architecture and implementation
- Experience with network monitoring, analytics, and performance optimization tools
- Palo Alto Networks (PAN-OS, Panorama, threat prevention, security policies)
- F5 LTM/GTM (virtual servers, pools, iRules, traffic policies, failover)
- Cisco routing and switching (IOS-XE, IOS-XR, NX-OS)
- LAN/WAN design and implementation (MPLS, VPN, QoS)
- Network protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLAN, VPN, QoS
- Network security: firewalls, intrusion prevention, threat detection, DLP
- Network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform preferred)
- Cloud networking and hybrid infrastructure
- Network monitoring tools (Splunk, Datadog, Palo Alto Cortex, F5 Analytics)
- Multi-vendor environments and interoperability
Desired Qualifications
- Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
- Palo Alto Networks Certified Associate (PCSA)
- F5 Certified Technology Specialist (F5-CTS) - LTM or GTM
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) - Enterprise or Routing & Switching
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) - Routing & Switching or Enterprise
- CompTIA Security+ or equivalent security certification
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