- Company Name
- Tekgence Inc
- Job Title
- Cloud Network Specialist
- Job Description
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**Job Title:** Cloud Network Specialist
**Role Summary:**
Deploy, maintain, and monitor Fortinet‑based cloud infrastructure. Ensure optimal network performance, security, and reliability through proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and cross‑team collaboration.
**Expectations:**
* 6‑month contract, 3 days onsite per week.
* Fluent in English, able to work in a dynamic, hybrid environment.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Deploy and configure Fortinet cloud NGFW and related security systems.
- Monitor network performance with SNMP, Syslog, Prometheus, InfluxDB, Grafana.
- Troubleshoot Layer 2 (STP, MSTP, RSTP) and Layer 3 (OSPF, BGP) issues.
- Configure HA protocols (VRRP, MLAG) and maintain high‑availability.
- Manage DHCP, DNS, ARP, and other essential network services.
- Coordinate with DevOps and application teams for secure network access.
- Implement network automation scripts (Python, Ansible, Terraform) where possible.
- Participate in EVPN deployments and SDN (OVS/OVN) initiatives.
- Continuously document network architecture, changes, and incident responses.
**Required Skills:**
- Fortinet NGFW deployment & configuration.
- Layer 2 LAN technologies (STP, MSTP, RSTP).
- HA protocols: VRRP, MLAG.
- Monitoring tools & protocols: SNMP, Syslog, Prometheus, InfluxDB, Grafana.
- Network routing protocols: OSPF, BGP.
- DNS, DHCP, ARP, VRRP.
- Network security fundamentals.
- EVPN deployments.
- Good understanding of Python, Ansible, Terraform for automation (preferred).
- Knowledge of SDN (OVS, OVN) and observability tools (gnmi) (preferred).
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent technical experience.
- CCNP level or higher in routing & switching or security.