Key role for a highly skilled networking professional
the company is seeking an experienced chief network architect to design and implement its network infrastructure. This key role involves ensuring the security, reliability, and scalability of the network.
the ideal candidate will have extensive experience with cisco switches, fortinet firewalls, sonicwall firewalls, and ubiquiti access points & controllers.
key responsibilities:
* design, deploy, and manage cisco switches (vlans, stp, etherchannel, qos).
* maintain and troubleshoot fortinet and sonicwall firewalls, including vpns, nat, security policies, ids/ips, and content filtering.
* deploy, configure, and manage ubiquiti access points and controllers (unifi), including wireless optimization and seamless roaming.
* ensure high availability and redundancy across all network infrastructure components.
* monitor network capacity, utilization, and performance to proactively address potential bottlenecks.
security & compliance:
* implement network segmentation, firewall rules, access control policies, and encryption protocols.
* monitor security logs and alerts for threat detection and timely incident response.
* ensure compliance with industry security standards and best practices.
troubleshooting & technical support:
* diagnose and resolve connectivity issues across lan, wan, and wi-fi environments.
* provide technical support to it teams and operations for network-related incidents.
* collaborate with vendors and service providers for advanced troubleshooting and issue resolution.
monitoring, reporting & optimization:
* utilize network monitoring tools such as prtg and ping plotter for real-time performance tracking and alerting.
* generate regular network health and performance reports to support data-driven decisions.
* conduct root cause analysis for recurring network issues and recommend long-term improvements.