Senior L3 Network Admin CCIE

Job Description: Senior L3 Network Admin– Security, Cloud & Enterprise Networks

We are seeking a highly senior L3 Network Engineer / Network Architect with 8–10 years of hands-on

enterprise experience to provide architecture-level support, lead complex network design validation,

and drive network optimization, security posture, and availability improvements across enterprise and

hybrid cloud environments.

The role requires CCIE-level expertise, deep Azure networking skills at L3 level, and strong leadership in

critical escalations, Zero Trust implementation, and governance.

 Provide architecture-level network support for enterprise and hybrid cloud environments.

 Review, validate, and challenge HLDs and LLDs for complex network and security designs.

 Drive network optimization, scalability, resiliency, and performance improvements.

 Act as the technical authority for multi-vendor network architecture decisions.

 Act as the final escalation point for business-critical and complex network incidents.

 Lead critical incident bridges, drive service restoration, and ensure minimal business impact.

 Identify systemic issues and implement long-term availability and stability improvements.

 Lead firewall architecture and security design reviews, including:

o Palo Alto and Cisco FTD firewall policies

o Rule-base optimization, segmentation, and least-privilege enforcement

 Drive network segmentation and Zero Trust architecture implementation.

 Ensure security controls align with enterprise security frameworks and compliance requirements.

Cloud & Hybrid Networking (Microsoft Azure – L3 Level)

 Provide L3-level design and operational support for Microsoft Azure networking, including:

o VNet architecture, routing, UDRs, and NSGs

o Azure VPN Gateway and hybrid connectivity

o Secure connectivity between Azure and on-prem environments

 Optimize cloud network performance, security, and availability.

 Manage and optimize routing and switching using BGP and OSPF.

 Oversee SD-WAN architectures and enterprise WAN optimization.

 Govern DNS, DHCP, and critical network services.

 Provide expert-level support for:

o Cisco DNA Center (DNAC) – assurance, automation, and analytics

o Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) – NAC and policy enforcement

o Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC) – enterprise wireless design and operations

 Provide architecture-level oversight and support for F5 Load Balancers, including:

o Traffic policies and application delivery optimization

o High availability and resilience design

 Govern network capacity planning, forecasting, and performance management.

 Ensure compliance, audit readiness, and configuration governance across all platforms.

 Support internal and external audits with architecture documentation and evidence.

 Chair or act as a senior member of the Change Advisory Board (CAB).

 Review and approve high-risk and major network changes.

 Mentor L3/L2 engineers and provide architectural guidance.

 8–10 years of experience in enterprise network engineering, with senior L3 / architect-level

ownership

 Proven experience leading large-scale, mission-critical network environments

 CCIE (Enterprise Infrastructure or Security) – mandatory

 Palo Alto Firewalls (expert level, including segmentation & Zero Trust)

 Microsoft Azure Networking – L3 level

 Strong expertise in BGP, OSPF, SD-WAN, LAN/WAN

 Solid understanding of DNS, DHCP, and enterprise network services

 CCIE – Enterprise Infrastructure or Security (Mandatory)

 Palo Alto Networks: PCNSE (strongly preferred)

 Microsoft Azure: AZ-700 (Azure Network Engineer Associate)

 F5 Networks: F5 Certified Administrator / Specialist

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