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I was recently listening to a webinar by Shamus McGillicuddy on his network management trends report 2024. This chart about the difficulty of hiring qualified network engineers caught my eye. This chart shows that in two years things have changed. While there are some industry trends driving this - more security incidents, cloud adoption and retirements after the pandemic - the issue that I see regularly is companies are clueless about skills sets and experience level. Let me explain: I saw two requests last week that highlight this point. The first job said they wanted a network engineer with 3 years experience, knows how to deploy Palo Alto firewalls & Panorama in AWS using IaC automation, integrate it with SIEM and have Palo Alto (PCNSE) certification.  The pay rate is for someone with 3 yrs experience, but someone with 3 yrs experience is not going to have these skills. The second was a post on reddit. He/She was lamenting that they were not able to find qualified senior engineers even though they were paying above market rate (they were not). The position was for someone who has experience deploying SD-WAN (Viptela/Catalyst) and has knowledge of wireless and cloud networking. I know most of the network engineers out there get these types of requests routinely. Recently, a CCIE with 20 yrs experience quipped that he won't qualify for most the jobs out there. Networks have become more complex and it is harder for one engineer to have all the skills. If companies want to get skilled people they need to build a pipeline of talent internally and narrow down the focus, so there is a deep level of expertise in different areas. Any thoughts ? #networkengineer #hiring

#hiring Tier 2 NOC Engineer-1, Plano, United States, fulltime #jobs #jobseekers #careers #Planojobs #Texasjobs #ITCommunications Apply: https://lnkd.in/g7g-269Y Comcast Business offers a suite of Connectivity, Communications, Networking, Cybersecurity, Wireless, and Managed Solutions to help global organizations of all sizes prepare for what's next. Powered by the nation's largest Gig-speed broadband network and backed by 24/7 customer support, Comcast Business is the nation's largest technology provider to small businesses and one of the leading service providers to the Enterprise market. Comcast Business has been consistently recognized by industry analysts and associations as a leader and innovator, and one of the fastest growing providers of Ethernet services.Job SummaryResponsible for being the escalation point of contact for all high level break/fix and maintenance issues or events for the OC. Provides subject matter expertise for CRAN, CMTS, transport, Video, CDV, HSI and works closely with the engineering teams. Performs a variety of highly complex analytical duties in the planning development, testing and evaluation of Comcast's network. Responds to escalations and resolves issues that arise from hardware and software failures. Manages network tuning, performance and designs strategies and makes recommends to improve network performance.Job DescriptionCore ResponsibilitiesPerforms a variety of highly complex analytical duties in the planning, development, testing and evaluation of Comcast's network, including CRAN, CMTS and the IP platform and Video platform. Works closely with engineering and national teams on network operations to ensure proper and efficient operations of the network.Measures volume and performance of the network traffic; identifies utilization and performance issues; designs strategies and recommendations to improve network performance. Provides necessary support for additions and changes.Devises and implements strategies for solving network issues or increasing network performance, including the development and production of network system documentation and instructional and procedural manuals for other employees to utilize in order to resolve problems or make network improvements. Supports all the OC tools and alarms, analyze systems needs and determines priority of devices attached to the network.Ensures the availability of networking services; studies, evaluates, analyzes and monitors the network to determine problem areas and/or areas of concern. Monitors and isolates outages and impairments. Ensures that server databases and other related resources are properly maintained and devises strategies to improve performance of the network.Provides subject matter expertise for all network equipment, technical training and support to other operational groups. Updates code and software to ensure proper system performance.Engineer 2 performing Network Desk duties p

As a seasoned Network Security Engineer, I bring over 8 years of hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust network infrastructures. My expertise spans a wide range of technologies and systems, ensuring seamless, secure, and efficient network operations. 🔧 Core Skills and Achievements: Network Engineering: Mastery in configuring and managing routers, switches, and firewalls from top vendors including Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Checkpoint. Network Security: Proven experience in firewall administration, VPNs, and implementing comprehensive security protocols and policies. Infrastructure Management: Hands-on experience with WAN, LAN, and wireless infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance. Cloud Integration: Expertise in migrating legacy networks to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), leveraging tools like Terraform and Ansible for automation. Problem Solving: Skilled in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving complex network and IP telephony issues, performing detailed root cause analysis and implementing improvement actions. SDWAN and Wireless Technologies: Extensive experience with SDWAN configurations, Meraki hardware, and Aruba wireless solutions. Project Implementation: Successfully led network upgrade projects, including the deployment of advanced networking technologies in data centers and corporate environments. 🌐 Technical Proficiencies: Routing & Switching: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, STP, HSRP Security: Firewall policies, ACLs, VPNs, IDS/IPS Tools & Platforms: Cisco Prime, SolarWinds, Splunk, FortiSIEM, Ansible, Terraform, VMware, Meraki, F5 load balancers Protocols: IPSEC, GRE/IPSEC tunnels, NAT, DHCP, MPLS, VPLS Languages: Basic Python scripting for automation in Docker and Jenkins environments 🌟 Highlights: Implemented secure network solutions, enhancing data protection and compliance (PCI DSS). Configured and managed advanced storage solutions (EMC SAN VNX5300) for VMware environments. Led the deployment and management of network security in cloud environments, ensuring robust policy enforcement with tools like Panorama. 💼 Professional Experience: Managed complex network infrastructures in corporate and data center environments. Provided 24/7 on-call support and led network operations center (NOC) activities. Delivered comprehensive network support, covering LAN, WAN, wireless, Cisco Voice, and security services. 🔗 Let's connect and explore how we can drive innovation and security in network infrastructure together! 🌐 #NetworkEngineering #CyberSecurity #CloudComputing #NetworkSecurity #SDWAN #Cisco #PaloAlto #Fortinet #Ansible #Terraform #AWS #Azure

Hello connections, Hiring for Senior Network Engineers . Exp – 8 to 12 Yrs Budget – 30 LPA Max Strong Communication Skills. Job Location – ANYWHERE (Hybrid ) and 24*7 Rotational Shift Position – Sr Network Engineer MUST HAVE – Network Admin, Switching, Routing & Palo Alto. Please share your resume on [email protected] Job Description Network & Security Engineer role, in addition we would like the following… Checkpoint, Juniper SRX and Palo Alto Firewall knowledge (deployment and administration). Priority would be Palo Alto and Checkpoint being used for the role around 65% of day-to-day operations. Knowledge for Routing and Switching (35%) of the role would comprise of this especially for the upcoming LAN refresh in our DC’s. Good overall understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 concepts. Knowledge of ACI Fabric’s would be useful including automation and scripting. ISE NAC and monitoring tools such as Solarwinds. Technical Competencies: Primary • Solid understanding of network fundamentals: This includes knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF), different network devices (routers, switches, firewalls), and network architectures (LAN, WAN, WLAN). • Network device configuration: The ability to configure routers, switches, firewalls, and other network equipment using vendor-specific commands or tools. • Troubleshooting and problem-solving: Network engineers must be adept at identifying, diagnosing, and resolving network issues that can arise from hardware, software, or configuration problems. Familiarity with network monitoring tools • Good understanding of security principles: knowledge of security concepts for firewall, VPN’s, data etc to maintain a healthy network. Roles and Responsibilities: • Installing and configuring network devices: This involves setting up routers, switches, firewalls, and other network equipment according to network specifications. • Troubleshooting network issues: When network problems arise, network engineers diagnose the cause and implement solutions to restore functionality. • Supporting network users: They may also provide basic network support to end-users, resolving connectivity issues or answering questions about network resources. • Documenting network configurations: Maintaining clear and up-to-date network documentation is crucial for future troubleshooting and reference

URGENT HRING Network Engineer- Tampa, FL (CCNA, CCNP certifications required) •      Network Engineer/Troubleshooting / Network Design /Cloud Networking/ Routing & Switching •      Professional with years of experience in the IT field, predominantly focused on network engineering for high-profile organizations such as UN-Habitat Iraq. Thrives in handling troubleshooting, procurement, installations, configurations, reporting, and much more. Builds lasting relationships among teams and effectively conveys complex networking topics to non-technical stakeholders. Out-of-the-box thinker who champions unique solutions and emerging technologies to ensure scalability, reliability, and outstanding performance. Network Engineer •      Implemented configurations for routers, switches, and firewalls, aligning with both project requirements and overarching business goals. •      Provision, manage, and operate Azure networking components and services using IaC (ARM templates, Azure Bicep, Terraform, Azure CLI, Powershell) including Azure Firewall, Gateways, Connections, VPNs, ExpressRoutes, Virtual Networks. •      Managed Azure infrastructure components, emphasizing peak performance and robust security measures across virtual networks, site to site VPNs, point to site VPNs, Virtual Machines, and storage assets. •      Provision, manage, and operate Azure PaaS and SaaS networking for Azure services that have separate firewalls and/or integrate with Azure Private Endpoint. Examples of services include Azure storage, Key Vault, Service Bus. •      Implemented and managed robust security solutions using Fortinet, alongside deploying Cisco Meraki for seamless cloud-managed networking, ensuring enhanced visibility and centralized control. •      Championed OSPF optimizations, led EIGRP traffic engineering endeavors, and orchestrated BGP policies, enhancing route efficiency, streamlining data flow, and bolstering peering reliability in multi-faceted network environments. •      Developed intricate WAN architectures, leveraging advanced BGP features such as route aggregation, path attributes, and AS-path prepending to optimize long-distance data transmissions. •      Incorporating VLAN segmentation, Layer 2 optimizations, and deploying OSPF & EIGRP for efficient intra-network routing and communications #CCNA #CCNP #TAMPA #FLORIDA #NETWORKENGINEER #networkadministrator #w2 #troubleshooting

As Network engineers play a crucial role in maintaining, optimizing, and securing an organization's network infrastructure. To excel in this role, a network engineer should possess a diverse set of skills. A fundamental requirement for any network engineer is a deep understanding of networking protocols. Proficiency in TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, BGP, OSPF, and VLANs forms the foundation for effective communication and data transfer within networks. Security is paramount in today's digital landscape, making expertise in network security a must-have. This includes knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and a keen awareness of network security best practices. A network engineer should be capable of designing and implementing secure network architectures to safeguard against cyber threats. Proficiency in wireless networking standards, such as 802.11, and experience in designing and implementing wireless networks are increasingly important as organizations rely more on mobile and wireless technologies. Troubleshooting is an inevitable aspect of network engineering. A skilled network engineer possesses strong troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve issues promptly. Network engineers should be familiar with a variety of tools for network monitoring and management. This includes using tools like Wireshark, Nagios, or SNMP-based solutions to monitor and manage network performance effectively. Additionally, virtualization technologies, such as VMware or Hyper-V, should be within the engineer's realm of expertise, given the prevalence of virtualized environments. Adaptability is a key trait, considering the rapid evolution of technology. Network engineers should stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving best practices. A forward-thinking network engineer should be well-versed in automation concepts and tools to streamline operational tasks and enhance efficiency. Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell is essential for developing automation scripts. Lastly, a network engineer should possess customer service skills, understanding the needs of end-users and stakeholders. Basic project management skills are also beneficial for planning and executing network-related projects effectively. In conclusion, the must-have skills for a network engineer encompass a broad spectrum, from foundational networking knowledge to security, design, troubleshooting, collaboration, and adaptability in the face of technological advancements. #NetworkEngineeringEssentials #networkingskills #routingandswitching #SecurityProtocols #wirelessnetworking #troubleshooting #qos #networkmonitoring #networkarchitecture #virtualization #communicationskills #documentation #adaptability #customerservice #projectmanagement #AutomationInNetworking #ScriptingSkills #apiintegration #configurationmanagement #ansible #puppet #chef #InnovationInNetworking #networkautomation

#hiring *Network Engineer (Hybrid)*, Irving, *United States*, fulltime #jobs #jobseekers #careers #Irvingjobs #Texasjobs #ITCommunications *Apply*: https://lnkd.in/ggYWaj82 Summary of Position: The Network Engineer will work alongside the Director of Network Services and Senior Network Engineer to coordinate and execute technology strategies while also managing the day-to-day operation of the network infrastructure. Additionally, this hands-on position will support process development, leading to the successful conceptualization and implementation of enterprise level solutions. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Operate in an infrastructure that consists of a mix of network switches, routers, wireless access points, firewalls, and cloud network/application services and maintain some or all these components while ensuring an uptime of 99.99% Assist in the deployment of network equipment for new office or community build outs, both onsite and remotely. Assist in the deployment of WAN circuits, including SD-WAN, MPLS VPNs and P2P/IPsec circuits. Support the LAN and WLAN infrastructure for corporate and division offices as well as communities. Manage the enterprise firewalls, administering the filters and rules for network access. Help with security audits of the network systems and improve the security posture. Understand and account for peak load; manage peak load events. Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operational efficiency. Optimize, implement, and monitor network performance. Maintain and react to enterprise-grade network monitoring system. Test disaster recovery setups, on both a global and site-by-site basis. Support and resolve SOX compliance regulation issues. Participate in team initiatives with other engineers for new technology introductions and deployments and establish standard architectures that align with best practice principles. Work with business units to understand and gather requirements for projects and system enhancements. Provide training materials and documentation for operations handoff and customer communications. Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field or equivalent work experience influencing technology selection and projects required. 4+ years of proven experience in large global enterprise network environment performing a similar role. Extensive knowledge of IP fundamentals. Expertise in Cisco/Meraki product lines and configuration. Ability to physically install all components of an IP network. Proven ability to solve connectivity problems to increase bandwidth, improve response times, maximize performance, and support global operations. Knowledge of telephony concepts as they apply to networking. Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the OSI model. Extensive skills in WAN related architectures and technologies important to enterprises, such

Hiring for Infrasec Network Security role on checkpoint and Cisco ASA. JD: Need SME/L3 candidate only. (Candidate would worked on Design, Implement, Upgrade and Troubleshooting strictly) Need architect kind on profiles only. Location:Bangalore,Pune,coimbatore. Interested candidates post their cv's to [email protected]   Checkpoint and Cisco ASA: ========================= Add/modify/delete firewall rules and push Mitigate the vulnerabilities by periodic firmware upgrades and hotfix patches also device upgrades Coordinate with vendor for part replacement and high priority issues Analyze and perform bug scrub validation for the newly recommended codes Triage, identify and fix the incidents related to Checkpoint and Cisco ASA Deep dive analysis of recurring incidents and provide root cause analysis coordinate with OEM for hardware and software related issues. In-depth knowledge of NAT, routing and IPSEC.   F5: === Configure, Manage and administer the F5 Load balancer LTM & GTM Provision virtual IP configuration and load balancing method based on application team requirement Add/Modify/delete pool members, health monitoring string, NAT and iRule configuration GTM wide IP configuration between the data center Provision and validate the DNS entries for VIP and WIP Periodic renewal of SSL certificates in F5 Load balancer Mitigate the vulnerabilities by periodic firmware upgrades and hotfix patches also device upgrades Coordinate with vendor for part replacement and high priority issues Analyze and perform bug scrub validation for the newly recommended codes Triage, identify and fix the incidents related to F5 load balancer and its server hosted environments Deep dive analysis of recurring incidents and provide root cause analysis coordinate with OEM for hardware and software related issues.     Zcaler: ======= Configuring access control settings. Blocking/Opening destination ports. Creating/Deleting/Modifying user on Proxy server application and in Proxy server AD group for authentication. Creating/Modifying/Deleting Custom URL’s list. Management and configuration of filters. Managing SAAS proxy services settings.    

#hiring Tier 2 NOC Engineer-1, Plano, United States, fulltime #jobs #jobseekers #careers #Planojobs #Texasjobs #ITCommunications Apply: https://lnkd.in/g4tyqgct Comcast Business offers a suite of Connectivity, Communications, Networking, Cybersecurity, Wireless, and Managed Solutions to help global organizations of all sizes prepare for what's next. Powered by the nation's largest Gig-speed broadband network and backed by 24/7 customer support, Comcast Business is the nation's largest technology provider to small businesses and one of the leading service providers to the Enterprise market. Comcast Business has been consistently recognized by industry analysts and associations as a leader and innovator, and one of the fastest growing providers of Ethernet services. Job SummaryResponsible for being the escalation point of contact for all high level break/fix and maintenance issues or events for the OC. Provides subject matter expertise for CRAN, CMTS, transport, Video, CDV, HSI and works closely with the engineering teams. Performs a variety of highly complex analytical duties in the planning development, testing and evaluation of Comcast's network. Responds to escalations and resolves issues that arise from hardware and software failures. Manages network tuning, performance and designs strategies and makes recommends to improve network performance. Job Description Core ResponsibilitiesPerforms a variety of highly complex analytical duties in the planning, development, testing and evaluation of Comcast's network, including CRAN, CMTS and the IP platform and Video platform. Works closely with engineering and national teams on network operations to ensure proper and efficient operations of the network.Measures volume and performance of the network traffic; identifies utilization and performance issues; designs strategies and recommendations to improve network performance. Provides necessary support for additions and changes.Devises and implements strategies for solving network issues or increasing network performance, including the development and production of network system documentation and instructional and procedural manuals for other employees to utilize in order to resolve problems or make network improvements. Supports all the OC tools and alarms, analyze systems needs and determines priority of devices attached to the network.Ensures the availability of networking services; studies, evaluates, analyzes and monitors the network to determine problem areas and/or areas of concern. Monitors and isolates outages and impairments. Ensures that server databases and other related resources are properly maintained and devises strategies to improve performance of the network.Provides subject matter expertise for all network equipment, technical training and support to other operational groups. Updates code and software to ensure proper system performance.Engineer 2 performing Network Desk dutie

#hiring Tier 2 NOC Engineer-1, Plano, United States, fulltime #jobs #jobseekers #careers #Planojobs #Texasjobs #ITCommunications Apply: https://lnkd.in/g4tyqgct Comcast Business offers a suite of Connectivity, Communications, Networking, Cybersecurity, Wireless, and Managed Solutions to help global organizations of all sizes prepare for what's next. Powered by the nation's largest Gig-speed broadband network and backed by 24/7 customer support, Comcast Business is the nation's largest technology provider to small businesses and one of the leading service providers to the Enterprise market. Comcast Business has been consistently recognized by industry analysts and associations as a leader and innovator, and one of the fastest growing providers of Ethernet services. Job SummaryResponsible for being the escalation point of contact for all high level break/fix and maintenance issues or events for the OC. Provides subject matter expertise for CRAN, CMTS, transport, Video, CDV, HSI and works closely with the engineering teams. Performs a variety of highly complex analytical duties in the planning development, testing and evaluation of Comcast's network. Responds to escalations and resolves issues that arise from hardware and software failures. Manages network tuning, performance and designs strategies and makes recommends to improve network performance. Job Description Core ResponsibilitiesPerforms a variety of highly complex analytical duties in the planning, development, testing and evaluation of Comcast's network, including CRAN, CMTS and the IP platform and Video platform. Works closely with engineering and national teams on network operations to ensure proper and efficient operations of the network.Measures volume and performance of the network traffic; identifies utilization and performance issues; designs strategies and recommendations to improve network performance. Provides necessary support for additions and changes.Devises and implements strategies for solving network issues or increasing network performance, including the development and production of network system documentation and instructional and procedural manuals for other employees to utilize in order to resolve problems or make network improvements. Supports all the OC tools and alarms, analyze systems needs and determines priority of devices attached to the network.Ensures the availability of networking services; studies, evaluates, analyzes and monitors the network to determine problem areas and/or areas of concern. Monitors and isolates outages and impairments. Ensures that server databases and other related resources are properly maintained and devises strategies to improve performance of the network.Provides subject matter expertise for all network equipment, technical training and support to other operational groups. Updates code and software to ensure proper system performance.Engineer 2 performing Network Desk dutie