Information Technology Network Specialist

About the role

The Information Technology Network Specialist will design, deploy, and maintain a complex enterprise network environment. You will work with a variety of Cisco, cloud, and security technologies to ensure reliable, secure connectivity for the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and manage Cisco Nexus 7k switches, Cisco ACI, and Cisco 3850/9300 access switches.
• Maintain Cisco wireless controllers and IP telephony systems for voice communication.
• Administer F5 load balancers to optimize traffic and provide redundancy.
• Configure and manage firewalls including Cisco FTD, ASA, Palo Alto, and Fortinet.
• Implement VPN solutions such as Cisco AnyConnect and site‑to‑site VPNs.
• Manage Meraki switches and firewalls within the network infrastructure.
• Utilize Cisco ISE for network access control and policy enforcement.
• Oversee Azure network components (Virtual Networks, Network Virtual Appliances) and GCP networking services (VPC, Cloud Load Balancing, Cloud Armor, Identity‑Aware Proxy).

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science or a related field.
• Proven experience with Cisco networking equipment and software.
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure, hardware, and protocols.
• Ability to analyze problems, visualize solutions, and work independently or in a team.
• Good analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.

Required skills

• Cisco Nexus 7k, Cisco ACI, Cisco 3850/9300, Cisco wireless controllers.
• Cisco IP telephony, F5 load balancers.
• Firewalls: Cisco FTD, ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet.
• VPN: Cisco AnyConnect, site‑to‑site VPN.
• Meraki switches and firewalls.
• Cisco ISE.
• Azure Virtual Networks, Network Virtual Appliances.
• GCP VPC, Cloud Load Balancing, Cloud Armor, Identity‑Aware Proxy.
• Optional certifications: CCNA, CCNP, PCNSA, AZ900, AZ700.