Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Lead Cisco Network Security Engineer- MSP
*US Citizens or GC Holders
*Must be open to driving to customers in the Tri-state area up to 25%.
Responsibilities Include - Technical Leadership:
- Oversee the execution of network and security projects, from initial design and staging to installation, validation, and troubleshooting of complex data and security projects.
- Provide guidance and quality assurance for network designs that align with business objectives, customer budgets, and operational support capabilities, ensuring scalable, reliable, and secure network architectures.
- Support/ Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex network and security issues, providing guidance and support to team members during deployments.
- Client Relationships
- Customer facing technical leadership for all services engagements, including escalations
- Business Management
- Work closely with sales, pre-sales, project management, and other engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions and achieve project goals.
- Team Building:
Foster a culture of growth and development, focusing on technical and professional development.
Required Skills and Professional Experience - Advanced Networking Expertise:
- Proven experience with complex multi-protocol routing and switching, including designing, configuring, and troubleshooting with a focus on Cisco best practices.
- In-depth knowledge of core routing and switching platforms (e.g., Cisco) and advanced networking concepts such as OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and IP addressing design.
- Strong understanding of the TCP/IP protocol stack, OSI model, and commonly used TCP/UDP ports and services.
- Expertise in network security, including hardening device access and implementing security protocols.
- Cloud Networking & SD-WAN:
- Solid experience with cloud networking solutions in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), as well as Aviatrix for cloud networking.
- Experience deploying SD-WAN solutions such as Viptela, Silverpeak, or Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN.
- Security Solution Implementation:
- Proficient in deploying and managing security solutions from leading vendors like Palo Alto Networks (Panorama, Prisma Access, Prisma Cloud) and Cisco (FirePower/FTD Firewalls, Meraki MX, FMC Management).
- Ability to implement and manage security solutions, ensuring secure network infrastructure.
- Troubleshooting & Communication:
- Strong troubleshooting skills, particularly in routing and switching issues, with a proven track record of resolving complex network problems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
- Experience:
- 2+ years’ experience with team leadership or management of a technical team preferred, or equivalent
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in project implementation, engineering, and design within the networking and security domains.
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in network engineering, IT, or a related field, or equivalent military experience.
Preferred Skills & Certifications Additional Security Expertise:
- Experience with Fortinet products (e.g., FortiGate firewalls, FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer) is highly desirable.
- Advanced Networking Solutions:
- Familiarity with Arista networking solutions, including CloudVision, and Aruba networking products (e.g., Aruba CX, Aruba OS, VSX/VSF technologies).
- Automation & Scripting:
- Knowledge of network automation and scripting tools such as Python, EMM, or TCL for streamlining network configurations and management.
- Certifications:
- Active Cisco Certifications (CCNP, CCIE preferred).
- Active Palo Alto Certifications (PCNSA, PCCSE, PCNSE preferred).
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