L3 Network/Palo Alto Engineer

NTT Data's client is currently seeking a L3 Network/Palo Alto Engineer to join their team!  Remote, US only.  

We are seeking an energetic, innovative, customer-focused individual to join the IT Enterprise Infrastructure team. This position will work with a team that is responsible for the full lifecycle development and support of daily operations of IT network infrastructure and networking functions for our clients global network operations. Experience working in a multisite and international IT environment is a must. The team is looking for a candidate that has the aptitude for a wide variety of responsibilities that enjoys a dynamic and challenging environment.

Primary Responsibility:

• Provide day to day support of routers, switches, firewalls technologies utilized by Network Operations
• Plan and recommend designs that could improve the existing network environment
• Provide analysis of network capacity and health
• Administration of corporate firewall infrastructure
• Implement networking best practices and standards throughout the infrastructure
• Creating documentation (to include Visio diagrams) and communications essential
• Participate and provide feedback into the day to day Network Operations
• Participate in managing support tickets through a ticket management system
• Escalate critical issues to manager in a timely manner
• Asset and vendor management
• Coordinate technical implementation with partners from business
• Ability to work after hours and participate in on-call coverage
• Other duties as assigned

Technical Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years experience working with Cisco IOS, NXOS
• Minimum 10 years experience working with network design best practices
• Experience working within a global enterprise environment supporting the networking needs of multiple corporate offices in different countries and regions
• Hands-on experience working with firewalls such as Palo Alto Networks products
• DNS, DHCP and IP addressing and management
• Remote access technologies (SSL, IPSec) and site-to-site VPN
• Wireless networks, controllers and Client
• WAN provisioning and optimization
• Network/system monitoring and troubleshooting
• Telephony/VOIP systems
• Videoconferencing and supporting systems
• Network Devices: Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Load Balancers (Multivendor Network Environment)
• Network Skills: TCP/IP, routing protocols (EIGRP,BGP,MPLS,IPSec VPN), Layer2/3 switching and VLAN configuration, Firewall security policy
• Familiar with authentication services: Radius, TACACS/TACACS+, 802.1x
• Experience with Network Tools such as Cisco Client, Cisco Umbrella, Infoblox, Netbrain a Plus
• Experience working in a cross functional geographically distributed team environment
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and communications skills
• Experience maintaining and supporting network infrastructure in a 24/7, On-Call model

Functional Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills to effectively work with all members of the team, a must
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interpreting and conveying IT's policies in situations requiring judgment and persuasion are required
• Ability to work effectively with a cross-functional team in planning, designing, acquisition, configuration and implementation of complex systems
• Ability to work effectively under deadline pressure and meet customer expectations in a demanding environment
• Ability to work in a remote environment across international boundaries and cultural differences
• Provide estimates on development effort and proposed technical solutions to business problem
• Provide on-call support of critical applications and may coordinate on call response efforts with other IT team members as needed

Education / Basic qualifications:

• Associate Degree or Trade Certification in Computer related fields
• Minimum 10 years of experience in networking technology environments

About NTT DATA:

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific rles. The starting hourly range for this remote role is $76.14 to $99.47 W2.  This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.
This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, life, and AD&D insurance, short-and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally required benefits.

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