Extranet Network Engineer

• Design, deploy, and maintain Extranet networks to enable secure and controlled access for external partners and vendors.
• Implement and manage VPN solutions (site-to-site, remote access, SSL VPN, IPsec VPN) to secure communication channels.
• Configure and maintain firewalls, VPN gateways, and related security infrastructure to protect Extranet and VPN traffic.
• Monitor and troubleshoot VPN and Extranet connectivity issues to ensure uptime and performance SLAs.
• Develop and enforce security policies for external network access, including identity and access management.
• Collaborate with internal IT teams and external partners to establish and maintain trusted network connections.
• Document network architecture, configurations, and procedures related to Extranet and VPN environments.
• Perform regular audits, vulnerability assessments, and compliance checks on VPN and Extranet systems.
• Provide support for incident response related to network breaches or access issues in Extranet/VPN areas.

Requirements

• Good to have Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience in network engineering or administration with a focus on VPN and Extranet technologies.
• Strong hands-on experience with VPN technologies: IPsec, SSL VPN
• Working knowledge in configuring and managing firewalls and VPN gateways(Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point, etc.).
• Solid knowledge of network protocols including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and routing principles.
• Familiarity with network security best practices, including encryption, authentication, and access controls.
• Experience with monitoring and diagnostic tools for VPN and network performance.
• Ability to document and communicate complex network configurations clearly.
• To work with business unit focal from start to end and deploy the solutions required to connect DBS and partners over the B2B Extranet network

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP or equivalent
• Experience with multi-vendor VPN environments and complex Extranet architectures.
• Understanding of Dot1Q, VXLAN, VRF and deployment
• Knowledge of cloud-based VPN solutions and hybrid cloud networking.
• Familiarity with network automation tools and scripting will be an advantage

Working Conditions:

• May require 24/7 on-call L3 support for critical network issues.
• Change requests timings are usually after 12am, with compensation time off.

Occasional travel to data center for support.