Call Notes from Hiring manager
15+ years of experience
Routing — BGP, EIGRP — MUST HAVE
Firewall— new network, migration from Cisco ASA to Cisco Secure Firewall — Customers today migrate from Cisco ASA to:
� Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense (FTD) — MUST HAVE
This is Cisco’s official and recommended upgrade path, supported by automated migration tools.
CISCO certifications is a plus
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, install, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and related equipment
Implement and manage network security solutions, including firewalls, ACLs, and object groups
Monitor network performance and proactively troubleshoot outages or performance issues
Perform routine network maintenance, including firmware and software upgrades
Provide remote and on-site technical support to internal teams and business users
Test, deploy, and support new network hardware, software, and applications
Develop detailed engineering design packages to integrate new technologies into existing environments
Collaborate with clients, vendors, and cross-functional technical teams to ensure network reliability and quality
Create strategic roadmaps for future hardware and software upgrades and enhancements
Participate in network audits, quality reviews, and standards compliance initiatives
Follow disciplined change management practices with awareness of downtime impact in industrial environments
Perform additional duties as required
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent IT/OT discipline from an accredited institution
15+ years of network engineering or related experience, preferably in an industrial or large-scale enterprise environment
Active Cisco CCNP certification preferred (or Siemens CPIN-level equivalent)
Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks with strong attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to learn and adopt new technologies quickly