Senior Network Engineer

The Opportunity 

 The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for the design, engineering, and optimization of current and emerging network technologies to support MetLife business in Türkiye.

This role requires expertise in many of the following network architectures, including route/switch, VPN, Load Balancing, Firewalls, Telephony, WAN acceleration, Cloud Security, Zero Trust, SDN. 

This role also covers day-to-day BAU requirements.

  Key Responsibilities  

 ·         Design and planning - Develop and maintain architectural blueprints for networks.

·         Technology selection – Contribute to evaluation, selection, and integration of modern technology solutions and ensure they meet performance and security standards. 

·         Project oversight – Help lead infrastructure-related projects, ensuring successful implementation and transition from conception to completion. 

·         Security and compliance - Implement security policies, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with regulations and standards. 

·         Regulatory Compliance - Ensure all system designs meet the required regulatory standards.

·         Performance and optimization- Monitor system performance, manage capacity, and identify areas for improvement. 

·         Collaboration - Work with project managers, business leaders, and other IT professionals to align infrastructure with business goals. 

·         Documentation and standards - Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure processes and standards. 

·         Disaster recovery - Develop and lead disaster recovery and business continuity planning for the Network. 

Required Qualifications

•  Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information Systems or related field preferred, or 6+ years equivalent work experience, that includes: 
• 3+ years of IT & Network Security experience working in an infrastructure or security architecture environment with proven experience with Cisco's range of products including Catalyst and Nexus Switches.
•  3+ years of hands-on experience with Layer 4 through Layer 7 technologies and expert level understanding of mainstream protocols such as TCP, HTTP, SSL, FTP and DNS.
•  2-3+ years of IT & Network Security experience with focus on Firewalls, Site- Site VPN, URL filtering and Remote Access VPN.
•  In depth or general/working knowledge of the following technologies:
• Cisco Networking, including Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco LAN/Wireless, Cisco Catalyst Center
• Understanding of Micro Segmentation
• Firewalls (in general)
• SAN Fabric
• Azure networking (general knowledge)
• Global Load Balancers (general knowledge)
• Relevant Cisco (CCNP, CCIE, or specialist credentials) and other certifications or equivalent experience.
• Solid knowledge of WAN, LAN and Wi-Fi technologies.
• Must have strong analytical skills, excellent understanding of application and network architecture, and must be able to assess security designs independently.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work as part of a creative team.
• Attention to detail: dedication to quality and excellent documentation skills are key.
• Team Player & Hands-on work style with advanced communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience working with global teams.
• Proactive in nature: can-do attitude.

 What Can Give You an Edge (Additional Skills) 

• Experience with Arista Networks.
• Experience working with Agile development methodologies.
• Familiarity with a wide range of network platforms.
• Familiarity of Storage Area Networks.

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