Network Engineering Senior Specialist (contractor)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (include but not limited to):Deploying and managing the network between GPC and all Central banks in Gulf region for Money transaction with Commercials banks.Act as technical mentor and team lead to develop cyber security technical expertise to secure the network with Central banks and all branches.Assume leadership role in assigned projects for network and security to perform the business need and goals, and ensuring project delivered as designed on time.Design, install and troubleshoot network equipment and/or software on Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN).Configuring IPsec VPN with its Various Form such as Site to Site VPN & DMVPN.Advanced TCP/IP, routing, switching.Implementation of IGP Routing with Various design such as (OSPF – EIGRP-BGP).Due diligence of existing client’s solution, analyzing physical topology, logical interconnectivity, service dependency, application flows and security constraints.Creating designs and support documentation for the delivered infrastructure.Raising change records and executing activity while adhering to client’s processes and proceduresResponsible for a designated set of network security tools and the security functionality of these tools, such as web application firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and web proxies.Oversee functionality of network security systems to ensure security policies are being withheld including internet browsing restrictions and software downloads.Responsible for maintenance and monitoring of security systems.QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:4-7 years of professional experience in Network or any other related areas.Bachelor or Master of Information System or Computer Science, any professional certificates are preferred.ESSENTIAL SKILLS:Experience implementing of the Cisco Datacenter technology: Nexus OS 7k,9k,Experience as a backline escalation contact with demonstrated ability to quickly troubleshoot network.Proven expertise with Network Security, Routing/switching, DNS, Proxy/caching services, SSL/VPN, Content-filtering, Network Access Control.Experience with Cisco Wireless solutions.Experience in VoIP technologies, including Cisco CUCM and Session Border Controllers (SBC).Experience in load balancing technologies and solutions.Experience in Cloud Networking (Azure-AWS)Strong knowledge and experience in banking, money transfer environment and financial sector.Deep experience and knowledge in Fortinet (FortiGate, Forti analyzer, FortiClient -EMS, and FortiManager)Deep experience and knowledge in Palo-Alto Networks (Firewalls – Panorama)Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Excellent organizational and time management skills