Job Description
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
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