EY Network Architect Engineer 

India, Kerala, Kochi 

74030247

Network Architect Engineer

As a Network Architect Engineer (Senior) in the Office Connect team, you will be responsible for the validating, lab testing, certifying & work with Network, Infosec, Legal and vendors group to provide Wi Fi technology solutions and improvements to guarantee on Office Connect Network portfolio that will fulfill business strategy and needs. Keep in mind these solutions will be supported by various WAN, LAN, WLAN, DC or overall NW infrastructure.

Additionally, you will provide consulting services to other teams, and act as a L4 escalation point for operational issues without a resolution or unknown issue; here your leadership, partnership with support groups like Netops, Infosec or vendor of choice will be critical.

Position Overview:

As a Senior Network Architect and Engineer specializing in LAN and Wi-Fi within the Office Connect team, you will be pivotal in shaping our enterprise network strategy. Your role involves:

Overseeing the deployment of network technologies that enhance the performance, reliability, and security of the Office Connect network portfolio. You will be key in translating business requirements into technical solutions that support organizational objectives. Including creating and reviewing deployment guides, maintaining software versioning and overseeing new service implementation.

Your key responsibilities

This position must enable and provide reliable network solutions that will allow a flawless connectivity for our people and our clients. Keep in mind you will be the trusted advisor/key player across network teams, and an effective communicator, especially when it comes to managing complex challenges or solutions. Major responsibilities and duties are:

Technical Competence:

Technology Leadership:Drive the architectural design for LAN and Wi-Fi technologies, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.

L4 escalation support for data network services across the global Ernst & Young environment. These services are standards based, inherently secure, innovative and aligned to business requirements.

Problem Solving:Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex network issues, often serving as the final escalation point for network-related problems.

Validate OC solutions are based on industry best practices, sound solid engineering principles while incorporating both local and global requirements

Documentation and Standards:Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation and standards for network configurations and practices.

Provide technology expertise for all facets of data networking to enhance quality and facilitate superior solutions which meet business requirements.

Develop and maintain documentation for configuration guidelines and templates

Research and keep abreast of industry trends and new technology offerings by maintaining engineering relationships with strategic vendors to ensure our technology landscape, reference architectures, designs and configuration standards stays current

Innovation:Stay ahead of technological advancements in networking to recommend and integrate cutting-edge solutions.

Drive and complete technical network deliverables on assigned projects

Project Management:Manage BAU projects from conception through to implementation, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints.

Regularly perform bug scrubs on software for all LAN/WLAN devices, documenting and managing both current and legacy versions to guarantee stability and performance. Special attention is given to ensuring compatibility with various Office versions.

Analytical Responsibilities:

Review and recommend network related hardware and software technologies, designs and services that will assist in the support of the firm’s global IT infrastructure

Evaluate and recommend different types of network related hardware and software to be supported as “standard components” that will be utilized in support of infrastructure builds

Achieve "first-pass" check of quality in product and solutions development as it relates to infrastructure

Gain adherence to architecture standards and principles, global product-specific guidelines, and local regulatory requirements

Provide infrastructure maintenance support for problem management and incident escalation

Data-Driven Decision Making:Leverage data from network monitoring tools to make informed decisions on network upgrades, capacity planning, and optimization strategies.

Employ predictive analytics to anticipate network failures or degradation, thereby reducing downtime and enhancing service continuity.

Skills and attributes for success

Handle ambiguity and able to move forward with imperfect information and get things done in a rapidly changing environment

Must be comfortable working in an environment where ideas are challenged

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 5+ years of experience in Network Design or Architect teams, with a high focus on customer experience
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science/Engineering or a related discipline, plus industry accreditation or equivalent work experience
• Advanced skills in planning, designing and troubleshooting complex network environments
• Track record of customer focus, based on openness, trust, and delivering on promises
• Time management skills to manage one or more large, complex projects simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal and team working skills across matrixed client, supplier, and geographically dispersed virtual teams
• Data-guided, analytical approach with the ability to formulate and translate insights into action with measurable results.
• Excellent understanding of Office Connect product portfolio and ability to bring knowledge of this to help facilitate the growth and adoption across the regions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical information to a diverse business audience.
• Experience developing, managing, and presenting business cases and strategic plans.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Industry accreditation like CCNA R&S, CCNP R&S, CCNA Wireless, CCNP, Meraki Wireless certifications or equivalent knowledge.
• Flexibility to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities and rapid change
• Ability to work and team with a multitude of different people within and outside of IT to balance demands
• Ability to deal efficiently with escalations and difficult situations/people under pressure
• Ability to understand and integrate cultural as well as individual differences and motives and to work in virtual cross-cultural, cross-border global teams
• English language skills - excellent written and verbal communication.

What we offer

Continuous learning:You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

Diverse and inclusive culture:You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.