Network Operation Manager - Contract - Brisbane

Urgent requirement of Network Operations Manager - Contract - Brisbane Requirements To design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure with a strong focus on routing & switching, network security (Palo Alto firewalls), VPN solutions (Prisma Global Protect), SD-WAN (Cisco Meraki), and data centre networking (Cisco ACI). Key Responsibilities & Skills 1. Routing & Switching: * Design, deploy, and troubleshoot enterprise LAN/WAN networks. * Implement dynamic routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP * Configure and manage: VLANs, STP/RSTP, HSRP/VRRP, QoS policies * Optimize network performance, resiliency, and redundancy * Conduct capacity planning and network upgrades 2. Network Security (Palo Alto Firewalls): * Design and manage Palo Alto Networks firewalls * Configure: Security policies, NAT rules, zones, App-ID, User-ID, Content-ID, IPS/IDS and threat prevention * Implement advanced features: URL filtering, WildFire, SSL decryption * Perform firewall audits, upgrades, and rule optimization * Respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities 3. VPN & Remote Access (Prisma Global Protect): * Deploy and maintain Prisma Global Protect VPN * Configure: Remote access VPN, Site-to-site IPsec VPN * Troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues * Implement secure access policies and MFA integration * Ensure seamless connectivity for remote workforce 4. SD-WAN (Cisco Meraki): * Design and implement Cisco Meraki SD-WAN solutions * Manage: Auto VPN, traffic shaping, WAN failover, Application-aware routing * Monitor SD-WAN performance via Meraki Dashboard * Optimize WAN cost, performance, and availability * Integrate SD-WAN with cloud and data center networks 5. Data Center Networking (Cisco ACI): * Deploy and manage Cisco ACI fabric * Configure: Tenants, VRFs, Bridge Domains, EPGs, Contracts and policies * Automate network provisioning using ACI policies * Integrate ACI with legacy networks and L3Out connectivity * Troubleshoot spine-leaf architecture issues 6. Monitoring & Operations: * Use of monitoring tools (e.g., Statseeker, SolarWinds, PRTG, or similar) * Maintain network documentation and diagrams * Perform root cause analysis for incidents * Ensure adherence to ITIL processes Duration: 06 Motnhs and possible extension Eligibility: Australian/NZ Citizens/PR Holders only Email: jobs@hasthasolutions.com