Brief Job Description\tJob Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer with strong expertise in Extranet connectivity and VPN technologies to manage and secure external network connections between our organization and partners, vendors, and remote users. The ideal candidate will ensure reliable, secure, and high-performance VPN and Extranet solutions that support business collaboration and data exchange.

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Key Responsibilities:

• \tDesign, deploy, and maintain Extranet networks to enable secure and controlled access for external partners and vendors.

• \tImplement and manage VPN solutions (site-to-site, remote access, SSL VPN, IPsec VPN) to secure communication channels.

• \tConfigure and maintain firewalls, VPN gateways, and related security infrastructure to protect Extranet and VPN traffic.

• \tMonitor and troubleshoot VPN and Extranet connectivity issues to ensure uptime and performance SLAs.

• \tDevelop and enforce security policies for external network access, including identity and access management.

• \tCollaborate with internal IT teams and external partners to establish and maintain trusted network connections.

• \tDocument network architecture, configurations, and procedures related to Extranet and VPN environments.

• \tPerform regular audits, vulnerability assessments, and compliance checks on VPN and Extranet systems.

• \tProvide support for incident response related to network breaches or access issues in Extranet/VPN areas.

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Required Skills and Qualifications:

• \t3+ years of experience in network engineering or administration with a focus on VPN and Extranet technologies.

• \tStrong hands-on experience with VPN technologies: IPsec, SSL VPN

• \tWorking knowledge in configuring and managing firewalls and VPN gateways(Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point, etc.).

• \tSolid knowledge of network protocols including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and routing principles.

• \tFamiliarity with network security best practices, including encryption, authentication, and access controls.

• \tExperience with monitoring and diagnostic tools for VPN and network performance.

• \tAbility to document and communicate complex network configurations clearly.

• \tTo work with business unit focal from start to end and deploy the solutions required to connect DBS and partners over the B2B Extranet network

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Preferred Qualifications:

• \tCertifications such as CCNA, CCNP or equivalent

• \tExperience with multi-vendor VPN environments and complex Extranet architectures.

• \tUnderstanding of Dot1Q, VXLAN, VRF and deployment

• \tKnowledge of cloud-based VPN solutions and hybrid cloud networking.

• \tFamiliarity with network automation tools and scripting will be an advantage