Senior Network Engineer II

About the role

**Senior Network Engineer II**

**Location:** Bengaluru, India

Jeppesen ForeFlight is the industry leader in aviation software and data, serving commercial airlines, military operators, business aviation, and general aviation pilots worldwide. We are seeking a Senior Technical Product Manager based in Bengaluru to own the technical execution of our e\-commerce platform as the primary product interface between engineering teams in India and global business stakeholders.

Jeppesen ForeFlight is seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Senior Network Engineer to support the design, implementation, and maintenance of our network infrastructure, ensuring reliable, secure, and high\-performing connectivity for our teams and business operations in Bangalore.

**Position Responsibilities:**

Network Design and Implementation

* Lead the design, configuration, deployment, and optimization of complex network solutions, including routers, switches, wireless, firewalls, load balancers, and VPNs * Develop and maintain network architecture standards and documentation * Ensure network solutions align with security policies, compliance requirements, and business objectives

Security \& Firewalls

* Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Palo Alto Networks firewall technologies, including PAN\-OS, Panorama, and VPN solutions. * Have a high level of understanding of F5 load balancers * Design, implement, and manage next\-generation firewall rules, security profiles, threat prevention, and URL filtering * Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to proactively identify and mitigate risks * Proactively manage the end\-to\-end lifecycle of digital SSL/TLS certificates, including request, installation, and renewal, to ensure uninterrupted service and maintain security standards * Implement and manage Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) using Cisco ISE with TACACS\+ to secure network devices and user access

Core Networking (Cisco Focus)

* Configure and manage Cisco enterprise\-level routing and switching, including advanced protocols like BGP and OSPF * Maintain and troubleshoot complex campus and data center networking environments, including Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switch platforms along with Cisco and Meraki Wireless networks. * Manage and optimize network performance, Quality of Service (QoS), and high availability features (HSRP, VRRP, etc.) * Manage and secure the corporate DNS infrastructure, including zone management, record lifecycle, and implementation of security best practices like DNSSEC * Configure, manage, and troubleshoot the enterprise Cisco wireless environment, including Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs) and Access Points (APs), to ensure reliable and secure network connectivity

Cloud Networking (AWS \& Azure)

* Design and implement secure and scalable network connectivity within and between AWS and Azure cloud environments * Configure and manage cloud networking components such as AWS VPCs, subnets, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53, and Azure VNETs, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways, and Load Balancers * Implement and manage firewall and security policies within the cloud networking stackOperations and Troubleshooting * Provide Tier 3 escalation support for network incidents and performance issues. * Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for major network incidents and implement preventative measures * Develop and implement network monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions * Automate routine network tasks using scripting tools (e.g., Python, Ansible) where applicable * Leverage SolarWinds for root cause analysis and performance tuning, providing critical data and insights to support rapid resolution of network and system incidents * Act as the primary technical liaison with service providers (e.g., ISPs, cloud providers, carriers) during outages to manage trouble tickets, coordinate troubleshooting, and drive incidents to a swift resolution

**Basic Qualifications (Required) :**

* 12\+ years of progressive experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years in a senior role * Strong Cisco Networking knowledge: Expert\-level experience with Cisco routing and switching (LAN/WAN/Data Center) * F5 Load Balancing: Manage, configure, and troubleshoot F5 BIG\-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) and Global Traffic Manager (GTM) to ensure the high availability, performance, and security of critical applications * Expertise in Palo Alto Networks: Experience with implementation, configuration, and management of PAN\-OS and Panorama * Solid understanding of Cloud Networking: Proven experience designing and supporting network infrastructure in AWS and Azure * Expertise in network security principles, IPSec VPNs, and remote access solutions. Strong knowledge of monitoring tools, packet capture analysis, and performance tuning techniques * Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills

**Preferred Qualifications (Desired):**

* CCNP/CCIE, PCNSE, or cloud networking certifications * Experience with AWS, Azure, and hybrid networks * Skilled in automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform) * Strong SD\-WAN, VPN, and Zero\-Trust knowledge * Pilot or aviation enthusiast preferred

**Typical Education \& Experience:**

* Education/experience typically acquired through a Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field

**Why You Should Join:**

At Jeppesen ForeFlight, we know you want a rewarding career. To do that, you need challenging projects, a good work environment, and awesome coworkers. We believe in our employees and empower them to make a direct impact on our products and services messaging. We strive to provideemployees and their loved ones with a world\-class benefits experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Our benefits package includes but is not limited to the following:

* Group Medical insurance * Group term life, personal accident, and critical illness insurance * Gym reimbursement * 20 days of paid vacation time * 12 days of paid sick time * Employee Assistance Program