Senior Networking Specialist
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About the Role
GBM seeks an experienced Senior Network Security Specialist to lead the design, delivery, and implementation of enterprise security solutions. The role requires deep hands-on expertise in F5 technologies (LTM, ASM/AWAF, APM, GTM) and strong knowledge of NGFW platforms and Cisco routing/switching.
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Responsibilities
- Lead end to end design, configuration, and implementation of F5 solutions (LTM, ASM/AWAF, APM, GTM) for enterprise client environments
- Deliver project based deployments of NGFW platforms (Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto) as part of broader security infrastructure engagements
- Design and implement enterprise routing & switching solutions (Cisco) in support of security and network delivery projects
- Act as a technical lead/SME during client engagements — scoping requirements, producing low level designs (LLDs), and guiding implementation teams
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across load balancing, WAF, and secure remote access environments
- Create and maintain comprehensive design and configuration documentation, including High Level Designs (HLD), Low Level Designs (LLD), and Non Functional Requirements (NFRU)
- Lead large scale network and security projects from inception to completion, ensuring successful execution of solution designs, deployment, and client satisfaction
- Design network infrastructures that help customers achieve compliance with industry standards and regulatory frameworks, such as PCI DSS, NISA
- Provide in depth training and knowledge transfer to clients on the operation and maintenance of implemented solutions
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in network and security implementation
- Strong hands on expertise in F5 Technologies: LTM, ASM/AWAF, APM, GTM (design, deployment, and troubleshooting)
- F5 Certified Technology Specialist & more tracks (LTM, ASM, APM & GTM) required
- Solid experience with NGFW platforms: Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto
- Proficient in Cisco Routing & Switching technologies
- Proven track record delivering security implementation projects for enterprise or large scale clients
- Experience producing technical documentation (HLD/LLD, as built docs)
- Understanding of Public Cloud Networking (AWS, Azure & OCI) and integrating cloud native security solutions into network designs
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Job Summary
- We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Security Specialist to lead the design, delivery, and implementation of enterprise security solutions across a multi vendor environment.
- The ideal candidate will bring deep, hands on expertise in F5 technologies (LTM, ASM/AWAF, APM, GTM), alongside strong working knowledge of Next Generation Firewalls and enterprise routing & switching.
- This role sits at the heart of project delivery engaging directly with enterprise and government clients, translating technical requirements into robust security architectures, and ensuring successful implementation from design through go live.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end to end design, configuration, and implementation of F5 solutions (LTM, ASM/AWAF, APM, GTM) for enterprise client environments.
- Deliver project based deployments of NGFW platforms (Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto) as part of broader security infrastructure engagements.
- Design and implement enterprise routing & switching solutions (Cisco) in support of security and network delivery projects.
- Act as a technical lead/SME during client engagements — scoping requirements, producing low level designs (LLDs), and guiding implementation teams.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across load balancing, WAF, and secure remote access environments.
- Stay current with emerging trends and vendor updates across F5, NGFW, and SD WAN/edge security technologies (including Cloudflare).
- Support pre sales/solutioning teams with technical input where required (architecture reviews, POCs, technical proposals).
Documentation & Standards Compliance
- Create and maintain comprehensive design and configuration documentation, including High Level Designs (HLD), Low Level Designs (LLD), and Non Functional Requirements (NFRU).
- Design network infrastructures that help customers achieve compliance with industry standards and regulatory frameworks, such as PCI DSS, NISA etc.
Lead Network & Security Projects
- Lead large scale network and security projects from inception to completion, ensuring the successful execution of solution designs, deployment, and client satisfaction.
- Work closely with Project Managers, Technical Architects, and Client Teams to deliver high quality, tailored solutions on time.
- Guarantee the enforcement of network security best practices during network design, configuration, and implementation processes.
- Design secure network solutions integrating public cloud environments, cloud native security solutions, and hybrid cloud security models.
Troubleshooting & Optimization
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex network and security issues to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and security across the network.
- Perform continuous assessments and optimizations of implemented solutions to ensure that they meet the evolving security and business needs of clients.
Training & Client Support
- Provide in depth training and knowledge transfer to clients on the operation and maintenance of the implemented solutions, ensuring long term success and client satisfaction.
- Offer post deployment support to clients, troubleshooting issues and addressing evolving needs related to network security.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in network and security implementation.
- Strong hands on expertise in F5 Technologies: LTM, ASM/AWAF, APM, GTM (design, deployment, and troubleshooting).
- F5 Certified Technology Specialist & more tracks (LTM, ASM, APM & GTM) required.
- Solid experience with NGFW platforms: Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto.
- Preferred additional vendor certifications: CCNP Security, Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto.
- Proficient in Cisco Routing & Switching technologies.
- Proven track record delivering security implementation projects for enterprise or large scale clients.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to work independently on complex technical issues.
- Excellent communication skills able to engage confidently with both technical teams and client stakeholders.
- Experience producing technical documentation (HLD/LLD, as built docs).
- Understanding of Public Cloud Networking (AWS, Azure & OCI) and integrating cloud native security solutions into network designs.
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