NextGen Information Services Looking for Network Engineer with Fortigate AND CCIE certification_Remote (INDIA) at Indi, Karnataka Full Time

Network Engineer with Fortigate AND CCIE certification

locations : India ( Remote )

Sat-Wed 12 AM-9 AM PST; may be needed nights and weekends, or varying hours per business needs.

(Quest, located in Northern CA) that is looking for a candidate who resides in the Philippines, India, the UK, and Vietnam.

Duration: 12-month contract with possible extension

This is the Job Description:

Job Title: Network Engineer

Reports to: Network Engineering Manager

Location: Remote

Days / Hours of Work: Sat-Wed 12 AM-9 AM PST, may be needed nights and weekends, or varying hours per business needs.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the limited direction of the Network Engineering Manager, this person is responsible to provide shift networking support. This Network Engineer is a mid-level position that works with various departments within the company, as well as vendors, designing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting our company’s and our client’s network infrastructure. This role is required to have knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a 24 X 7 NOC environment.

Essential Functions:

• Manage and maintain Fortinet devices such as FortiGate firewalls, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer
• Configure and maintain network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues as needed.
• Perform network maintenance activities such as firmware upgrades and patching.
• Manage network security protocols, including VPN, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
• Work with other IT teams to support and maintain various applications and services that rely on the network.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure network requirements are met for new technology implementations.
• Develop and maintain network documentation and diagrams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS – Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in network engineering
• Strongly preferred industry certification such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE equivalent
• Familiarity with cloud networking concepts and technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, VLANs, and VPNs.
• Understanding of SD-WAN and SASE technologies.
• Strong experience with network security protocols and technologies.
• Experience with network monitoring and management tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot network issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Working Conditions / Environment & Physical Demands:

• Required to work in an office environment with moderate noise and moderate temperatures.
• Incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required.
• Sit for long periods of time.
• Standing/walking frequently
• May occasionally require: Bending/stooping, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, balancing, reaching, driving, lifting (floor-to-waist, self, less than 30lbs), lifting (waist-to-shoulder, self, less than 30lbs)
• May rarely require: Climbing ladders, lifting (shoulder-to-overhead, self, less than 30lbs), lifting (floor-to-waist, partner, less than 30lbs), lifting (waist-to-shoulder, partner, less than 30lbs), lifting (shoulder-to-overhead, partner, less than 30lbs)
• May require the ability to travel by air or auto.
• These positions may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure the successful operation of activities in the organization.

Job Type: Contractual / Temporary
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: ₹1,500,000.00 – ₹2,000,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Application Question(s):

• Must Have Fortigate experience and CCIE ceritification

Experience:

• total work: 8 years (Preferred)