Network Administrator- Cisco Switching, Routing, Meraki SD-WAN

<p>TCS is Hiring for Network Administrator- Cisco Switching, Routing, Meraki SD-WAN</p><p>EXP:- 7 to 12 year</p><p>Location:- Pune</p><p><br></p><p>JD</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Network Design & Architecture: Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-level LAN, WAN, and wireless network solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational requirements and industry best practices.</li><li>Advanced Troubleshooting: Provide expert-level troubleshooting support for complex network issues, including routing, switching, wireless connectivity, and firewall configurations.</li><li>Firewall Management: Oversee and manage firewalls (Checkpoint, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, etc.), ensuring secure network traffic and protecting the network from unauthorized access.</li><li>Optimization & Performance Tuning: Continuously monitor and optimize LAN, WAN, and wireless performance, including latency, bandwidth utilization, and high availability.</li><li>Security Solutions: Implement and maintain network security policies, firewalls, and VPNs to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of resources.</li><li>Wireless Network Management: Manage and optimize wireless networks, including site surveys, AP placement, and wireless security protocols (WPA2/WPA3).</li><li>Network Upgrades & Maintenance: Plan and execute network upgrades, firmware patches, and hardware replacements.</li><li>Mentorship & Knowledge Transfer: Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and support staff.</li><li>Incident & Problem Management: Lead resolution of complex network incidents ensuring timely escalation and closure.</li><li>Network Monitoring & Reporting: Monitor network health using tools and provide detailed performance and incident reports.</li><li>Collaboration with Cross-functional Teams: Work with security, cloud, and data center teams for enterprise-wide integration.</li><li>Documentation & Process Improvement: Maintain detailed documentation and contribute to operational improvements.</li></ul><p>Required Skills & Qualifications</p><ul><li>Extensive expertise in LAN, WAN, and Wireless networking (OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VLANs).</li><li>Proficiency in firewall technologies (Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Fortinet).</li><li>In-depth knowledge of wireless design, RF fundamentals, and optimization.</li><li>Strong understanding of network security principles including VPNs, NAT, and IPS.</li><li>Hands-on experience with monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios).</li><li>Experience in high availability (HA) and network optimization for critical systems.</li><li>Advanced troubleshooting in routing, switching, wireless, and firewall domains.</li><li>Scripting/automation skills (Python, Ansible, PowerShell).</li><li>Experience with redundancy, load balancing, and failover designs.</li><li>Familiarity with cloud and hybrid networking (AWS, Azure).</li><li>Excellent communication, documentation, and leadership skills.</li><li>Strong organizational and problem-solving capabilities.</li></ul><p><br></p>

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