Network Tower Lead

Overview

We at Coforge are hiring a seasoned Senior Associate – Network Security professional with over 12 years of hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and managing secure enterprise networks. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Fortinet, Palo Alto, Checkpoint , and other leading security platforms, along with a strong grasp of network architecture, protocols, and performance optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, deployment, and management of secure data networks (WAN, LAN, WLAN, SDN).
• Administer and troubleshoot firewalls, proxies, VPNs , and other security infrastructure.
• Provide expert-level support for Fortinet , Cisco , Juniper , Meraki , Palo Alto , and Checkpoint technologies.
• Architect and maintain multivendor LAN / WAN / Wireless / Security solutions including routers, switches, wireless controllers, and firewalls.
• Deep understanding and implementation of L2 protocols (VLAN, STP, RSTP, ARP, LLDP, CDP) and L3 protocols (OSPF, BGP, VRFs, VRRP, QoS, ACL, IPSec).
• Conduct advanced network traffic analysis using tools like tcpdump, Wireshark, NetFlow / sFlow, iPerf .
• Configure and manage security zones, NAT, DMZ, IPSec VPNs, Remote Access VPNs , and application-aware firewalls.
• Oversee firmware upgrades , license and certificate renewals , and firewall rule management .
• Support and optimize Cisco ASA, FortiGate, Check Point, F5 Big-IP , and Cisco Meraki switches .
• Manage enterprise wireless technologies , especially Aruba Wireless and ClearPass .
• Ensure secure integration of RADIUS, TACACS+, SNMP , and other network protocols.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to strategic security initiatives.

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