URGENT ROLE || Network Security – Bluecoat Proxy L3 || Frisco ,TX

Job Description – Network Security – Bluecoat Proxy L3
Primary Skills – Bluecoat Proxy
The position of a Network Security Tools L3 is responsible for the ongoing Network Security Tools Operations management to provide 24×7 support.
The ideal candidate will have deep experience of networking technologies, such as Security, proxy, GNAC, IDS/IPS, routing, switching, managing heterogeneous environment & generate metrics related to Security, Network performance, capacity, availability, failure rates, and will also have a strong background in network performance management, service delivery and strategic operations planning with a strong technical orientation & creative in problem solving.
Key responsibilities include:
• This is a hands-on technical role:
• Hands-on experience working on Security tools such as Qualys, Bluecoat Proxy, Secure Web Gateway, SevOne, Skybox, BMC, AppNeta, NetBrain, Fire Power.
• Provide tier-3 (expert level) operational support for Proxies, IDS/IPS, NAC, Qualys, Bluecoat Proxy, Secure Web Gateway, SevOne, Skybox, BMC, AppNeta, NetBrain, Fire Power to resolve critical business issues that require deep network troubleshooting techniques and performance analysis
• Independently own the Security Infrastructure support solving complex issues and suggest design modifications as appropriate.
– Ensure SLAs are met – Responsible for performance analysis, proactive troubleshooting and capacity planning for the Security platforms.
– Perform monitoring and maintenance of overall environment working with experienced team members.
– Perform change controls. Update process documentation and team portals
– Participate in troubleshooting, capacity planning and analysis, performance analysis & Root Cause Analysis.
– Communicate with peers and managers regarding system issues & participate in 24×7 on-call.
– Automate operational tasks to make processes simpler and more robust.
– Ability to handle multiple complex tasks in a dynamic environment, with tight deadlines concurrently.

• Refresh heat-maps and operations plans for campus network Security connectivity
• Monitor and analyze statistical data to develop improvement plans for network Security and application performance
• Provide an effective network Security capacity plan
• Develop and monitor global weekly and monthly trending reports by business sectors to justify future growth

Additional Responsibilities Include:
• Oversees the management of service level agreements (SLAs) with vendors and service providers
• Oversees and directs all aspects of the 24/7/365 mission critical network/telecommunication infrastructure operations; including planning, supporting, and maintaining functions
• Serves as the senior-level escalation point for network operations to resolve critical incidents
• Maintains policy and procedures manual, conducts monthly service review meetings with key stakeholders
• Provides leadership, management, direction, and technical oversight for the network Security operations department

Required Qualifications and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree or related qualification
• Certifications is a must (Food and Beverage Client, CCNP Security, OEM Certification for Technology)
• Hands-on experience working on Security tools such as Qualys, Bluecoat Proxy, Secure Web Gateway, SevOne, Skybox, BMC, AppNeta, NetBrain, Fire Power.
• Provide tier-3 (expert level) operational support for Proxies, IDS/IPS, NAC, Qualys, Bluecoat Proxy, Secure Web Gateway, SevOne, Skybox, BMC, AppNeta, NetBrain, Fire Power to resolve critical business issues that require deep network troubleshooting techniques and performance analysis
• Minimum 12+ years of working in a Network / Telecommunications role, with expert level experience with Firewall Management, Proxy Management, IDS/IPS Management, NAC Management, SD-WAN, VPN, Firewalls, etc technologies
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural, virtual team, across multiple geographical regions
• Experience with technologies such as: Cisco / Juniper/ Palo alto HSRP/VRRP, VRF, VPC, VC, LACP, Fabric Path.
• Experience with technologies such as: Cisco VPN, Any connect, Aruba GNAC, Cisco NAC
• Experience with technologies such as: Palo Alto Threat Protection/ Cisco Firepower/ iXIA IPS/IDS, Symantec Secure Web Gateways, Zscaler
• Extensive support of Routing Protocols/Technologies such BGP,OSPF, Logical Overlay, IOS-XR, MPLS VPN, Multicast.
• Strong understanding of application communication methodologies.
• Ability to perform TCP/IP Network traces/packet captures with solid experience interpreting results.
• High level of confidence and competence communicating on bridges.
• Solid background in vendor management to drive incident resolution.
• Experience with monitoring tools and strategies
• Execute and analyze packet captures using Wireshark and other related technologies.
• Perform or participate in complex maintenance or deployment activities.
• Create or modify documentation in response to new events and learnings.
• Routinely provide constructive feedback for improvement opportunities
• Ability to coordinate and direct activities across multiple teams
• Excellent customer focus and engagement skills
• Ability to develop solutions within a complex operational environment
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Advanced knowledge of technical/business environment and problem determination strategies
• Develops and maintains standard operating procedure manual and processes used by the team

THANKS & REGARDS