Infra Architect

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Role overview-

We are seeking an Infra. Architect with expertise in F5 LTM, GTM, Cisco & Checkpoint firewalls, Switching and routing in enterprise world! This role is needed for operational support, design and implementing robust infrastructure solutions that support our business objectives.

What you’ll do:

• Verify the requests for firewall rule opening & other Security related requests in Checkpoint, Cisco firewalls & implement the same by following the change process. If needed co-ordinate with the requestor to accurate it as per standard.
• Validate the requests for new virtual IP creation & other types in F5 LTM, GTM and implement the same by following the change process.
• Handling and Troubleshooting GRE & IPSec VPN tunnels & related issues in Cisco & Checkpoint devices.
• Needs to work in Service Now Ticketing environment with incidents, requests, for inspiring changes and to follow the process.
• Attend Change Management Calls to represent changes and to get approval.
• Test, troubleshoot and validate F5, Firewall changes with the Application Team validators.
• Work with vendor support teams (like Cisco,F5, ISPs) on Infrastructure related issues and get it resolved.

What you bring to the role:

• 8 to 13 years of expertise in load balancing cloud networks switching and routing and wireless technologies.
• Good experience in Checkpoint Firewalls, Cisco ASA or FTD.
• Demonstrable experience in F5 load balancers (LTM/GTM).
• Mandate to have OSPF, EIGRP and BGP Routing Protocols.
• Must have knowledge over general Networking concepts like DHCP, DNS, IP Address management, NAT, IPSec VPN, NTP,SNMP is must.
• Hands on debug/troubleshooting skills with the F5 GUI, CLI, Log files, and TCPDUMP processes & in general Enterprise Network environment.
• Basic understanding of Enterprise Routing in EIGRP,BGP, VRFs,Enterprise switching, virtual switches, stack switches.
• Nice to have F5 configuration scripting and automation capabilities and CISCO ACI and AWS.
• Understanding of Enterprise switching environment and basic troubleshooting skills.

Working arrangements:

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in Cognizant office in Toronto/Mississauga/Halifax, Canada. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

Note: The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations