Application Support Engineer

Project Role : Application Support Engineer Project Role Description : Act as software detectives, provide a dynamic service identifying and solving issues within multiple components of critical business systems. Must have skills : Network Security Operations Good to have skills : NA Minimum 3 year(s) of experience is required Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education Summary: We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer with strong expertise in network infrastructure and security technologies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining network systems to ensure high availability, security, and performance.. Roles & Responsibilities: - Design, configure, and maintain network infrastructure including firewalls, routers, switches, and load balancers. - Manage and troubleshoot firewall platforms such as Cisco ASA, Fortinet, and Palo Alto. - Implement and support routing and switching solutions for enterprise networks. - Configure and optimize load balancers (Citrix NetScaler, F5) for application delivery and high availability. - Develop and maintain network automation scripts using Python and Ansible to streamline operations. - Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to improve reliability and security. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate network solutions with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, OCI). - Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices. Professional & Technical Skills: - Hands-on experience with firewall technologies: Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto. - Strong knowledge of routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, VLAN, STP). - Expertise in load balancer configuration (Citrix NetScaler, F5). - Proficiency in network automation tools: Python, Ansible or any other tool. - Familiarity with cloud networking concepts (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, OCI) – added advantage. - Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. - Strong communication and documentation abilities. Additional Information: - The candidate should have minimum 5 years of experience in Network Security Operations. - Relevant certifications (CCNP, Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto PCNSE, F5 Certified, Netscaler or any Cloud & Automation Certification) preferred - This position is based at our Gurugram office. - A 15 years full time education is required. 15 years full time education Important Notice We have been alerted to the existence of fraudulent messages asking job seekers to set up payment to cover various costs associated with establishing employment at Accenture. No one is ever required to pay for employment at Accenture. If you are contacted by someone asking for payment, please do not respond, and contact us at india.fc.check@accenture.com immediately. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Please read Accenture’s Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.