Senior Administrator

In-depth knowledge and hands on Experience in the below Technology areas is a must (Certifications in the one of the mentioned areas is mandatory)

Key Skills:

Gigamon

Minimum 7-10 years of hands-on experience in relevant areas mention in the JD

• Prior experience in a 24x7x365 Global operations environment

• Should have knowledge of Network Monitoring & ITSM tools.

• Good Conceptual understanding of network & security technologies including Wireless and SDWAN

• Should have good understanding of ITIL processes.

• Good communication skills

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Carefully plan the deployment of Gigamon solutions, considering the network topology and traffic patterns.

• Collaborate with the client's IT teams to ensure the seamless integration of Gigamon devices into the existing network infrastructure.

• Continuously monitor network traffic at various points in the network to capture data packets.

• Analyze packet-level data to gain insights into network performance, application behavior, and potential security threats.

• Manage a network of TAPs and Gigamon Packet Brokers to efficiently and strategically capture network traffic.

• Optimize the placement of TAPs to ensure comprehensive visibility into critical traffic flows.

• Develop comprehensive traffic filtering and segmentation policies to ensure that only relevant traffic is forwarded for analysis.

• Fine-tune filtering rules to isolate and monitor specific traffic types or sources.

• Create detailed flow maps that illustrate network traffic patterns, helping to identify communication paths and dependencies.

• Leverage flow maps for capacity planning, optimization, and troubleshooting.

• Implement load balancing strategies to evenly distribute network traffic among monitoring and analysis tools.

• Define traffic distribution policies based on the capabilities and capacity of each tool.

• Configure SSL decryption capabilities within Gigamon to inspect encrypted traffic for security analysis.

• Ensure that SSL/TLS decryption is performed in compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements.

• Capture and store network packets efficiently for historical analysis, ensuring that data is available for forensic investigations and troubleshooting.

• Configure packet capture policies to target specific traffic or events.

• Continuously monitor network performance metrics such as bandwidth utilization, latency, and packet loss.

• Detect and investigate performance anomalies to maintain optimal network operation.

• Utilize Gigamon to detect and analyze security threats, including malware, intrusions, and anomalies within network traffic.

• Collaborate closely with the client's security teams to respond to and mitigate threats promptly.

• Provide critical support during security incidents by supplying packet-level data for in-depth analysis.

• Enable rapid incident response and assist in the identification and containment of security breaches.

• Conduct thorough network forensics investigations using historical packet captures to reconstruct events and incidents.

• Ensure that evidence is preserved for legal and compliance purposes.

• Oversee the management and maintenance of monitoring and analysis tools that are integrated with Gigamon.

• Ensure that these tools are updated, configured, and utilized effectively.

• Create and maintain accurate network topology maps that provide visual representations of network segments and device interconnections.

• Use topology maps for network troubleshooting and planning.

• Develop custom scripts or automation workflows to enhance Gigamon's capabilities and tailor its behavior to specific requirements.

• Implement automation to streamline repetitive tasks and optimize data collection.

• Configure alerting rules and thresholds within Gigamon to proactively detect network anomalies or deviations from expected behavior.

• Set up notification mechanisms to promptly inform relevant stakeholders about critical events.

• Continuously optimize Gigamon configurations and policies to ensure efficient traffic capture and analysis.

• Aim for maximum visibility without causing network bottlenecks or impacting performance.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of Gigamon configurations, policies, and network diagrams.

• Conduct knowledge transfer sessions and training for internal staff and client stakeholders to ensure effective use of Gigamon tools.

• Establish and cultivate relationships with Gigamon and other relevant vendors.

• Stay informed about product updates, enhancements, and emerging technologies to ensure the client benefits from the latest innovations.

• Ensure that Gigamon configurations and monitoring practices align with regulatory compliance requirements relevant to the client's industry.

• Generate compliance reports that provide evidence of adherence to security and privacy standards for audits and internal reporting