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IBM

Networking Software Engineer

IBM, Poughkeepsie, New York, United States, 12600

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Introduction

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Your role and responsibilities

Build, deploy and operate high availability next generation LAN/WAN Network and Cloud connected Networking Systems

Build and manage network automation solutions (Cisco, Palo Alto), based on Tufin, Panorama and Ansible

Deploy, maintain and manage network device infrastructure (routers, aggregation switches, end-user switches).

Deploy, maintain and manage Next Generation security platforms (Firewall/IPS) and network security compartments.

Assure optimized and robust daily network operations for network and cloud network infrastructure (switches, routers, firewalls, WAN/Internet connections, VPN, Cloud network connections and operations)

On all systems maintain, apply and assure a strong security posture, currency levels and compliance according to IBM Security standards and requirements.

Monitor, troubleshoot, mitigate and resolve network infrastructure problems and service interruptions

Apply engineering and operations excellence to deployments, including on proof-of-concept and next generation network and network security installations, while adhering to industry best practices.

Analyze data from tools to determine areas of improvement, determine and implement the necessary changes

Iteratively optimize, improve & enhance existing systems and infrastructure, including implementation of new features and functions

Collects data, then supplies it to engineering peer teams for analysis and data-driven recommendations and decision making

Collaborate and maintain strong working relationships with IBM partners, stakeholder, vendors, IBM Cloud and Research Emerging Technology

Master and utilize various IBM and vendor network utilities

IP address and subnet management

Create and provide recurring network reports based on network statistics and analytics

Network Change, Configuration and Performance Management

Required technical and professional expertise

3-5 years of demonstrated solid experience in a TCP/IP based Network Engineering position with a focus on Cisco,NVIDIA and Palo Alto Networking.

Experience with network automation and building/deploying network and firewall automation solutions based on Ansible, Palo Alto Panorama and Tufin.

Skilled in Network Security operations, including configuration and deployment of Cisco and Palo Alto based firewall and IPS systems

Experience with network routing protocols, BGP, OSPF, MLPS

Preferred technical and professional experience

CCNA or CCIE certification

2-3 years of experience with network automation and building/deploying network and firewall automation solutions based on Ansible and Tufin.

5-7 years of demonstrated success in the design/ architecture of TCP/IP, Cisco, NVIDIA and Palo Alto based networks and cloud networks, leading to deployment

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