Description
Responsible for UKG's data network infrastructure including but not limited to routers, switches, firewalls, network taps, tools, and load balancers(both physical and virtual) and public cloud networking.
Provide sound problem determination and resolution, document methodologies, thorough knowledge of data network management, execute hardware and software installations, and performance tuning and recovery
Improve, innovate, and create enhancements to existing processes and policies
Procure, track and renew SSL certificates issued by Trusted CAs
Provide and maintain clear, consistent, and accurate documentation of network topologies and standards, including documentation of ISO and other related standards and/or regulatory compliance
Availability for on-call rotation and work on projects outside normal working hours
Responsible to work on project tasks related to provisioning, break-fix, enhancement and new initiatives along with maintaining, troubleshooting, and supporting all migration and changes to the environments
Troubleshoot network issues using packet analysis tools and other standard network tools and would be expected to coordinate with domain architects as per the requirement.
Follow routine operational tasks such as device backups, code management, configuration compliance, reporting, environmental and performance management while adhering to security policies
Perform all tasks within security, governance, and compliance standards and guidelines
Responsible for coordination with product and business stakeholders to understand the requirements from network perspective and plan the implementation accordingly.

Qualifications
Minimum of 8 years of technical network engineering experience
Hands on experience of minimum 3 years on Public Cloud (GCP, Azure, AWS) is necessary
Hands on experience on IaC Tools (Terraform, Ansible) is necessary
Previous work experience of following change management procedures and maintaining a highly available infrastructure
Experience working in a distributed multi-data centre SaaS environment.
Experience with Cisco Technologies
Experience with Juniper Technologies
Experience with F5 Technologies
Knowledge of routing concepts and protocols (RIP, EIGRP, IGRP, OSPF, BGP, HSRP, VRRP, route redistribution etc.)
Knowledge of SSL management and certificate expiration dates
LAN switching Internetworking to include VLANS, spanning tree, trunking, port aggregation, and segmentation
Experience of working on Next Generation Firewalls(Fortinet, Palo Alto etc.)
Experience and knowledge working with tunnelling technologies including IPSEC and SSL VPNs and GRE tunnelling
Must understand load balancing strategies/ techniques, expertise in application switching/traffic management, knowledge of persistence and SSL certificates
Experience with protocol analysers and related network diagnostic tools
Experience in Network management and monitoring systems
Microsoft Windows general internetworking and troubleshooting knowledge
Experience working in support of WAN connectivity and internet service providers
Knowledge of Infrastructure security aspects would be beneficial
Knowledge of the Agile ways of working would be beneficial

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, JNCIS, Public Cloud certifications a plus
Self-motivated and capable of working effectively without supervision
Exceptional written & communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Problem-solving expertise
Multi-tasking abilities
Detail oriented

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Disability Accommodation

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com.