As a Network Architect you will be responsible for providing high-level network consulting services, analysing complex network requirements, and recommending suitable solutions to our clients.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with clients to understand their business objectives, technical requirements, and network architecture needs.
- Conduct thorough audits and assessments of existing network infrastructure, identifying areas for improvement and potential risks.
- Design customized network solutions that align with client requirements, industry best practices, and technology trends.
- Create detailed network design documents, including diagrams, configurations, and migration plans.
- Oversee the implementation and configuration of network solutions, ensuring successful deployment within defined timelines.
- Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting expertise to resolve complex network issues.
- Conduct network performance analysis, monitoring, and capacity planning to optimize network performance and scalability.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends related to modern networks, and make recommendations to enhance the network infrastructure.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, engineers, and system administrators, to ensure successful project delivery.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior network engineers and technicians.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 12-14 years of experience in network consulting, design, and implementation, preferably in a client-facing role.
- Must possess a strong knowledge in basic network fundamentals, including concepts such as OSI & TCP/IP model, subnetting, Layer-2 and Layer-3 technologies, etc
- Proficient in network protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP, DNS, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VLANs, VPNs, and firewalls.
- Hands-on experience with network equipment from leading vendors, such as Cisco, Juniper, Arista, etc.
- Proficient in security elements such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, etc.
- Strong expertise in modern network technologies, including but not limited to SD-WAN, virtualization, cloud networking, software-defined networking (SDN), and network automation.
- Expertise on Ansible for seamless automation of IP network configurations, optimizing the deployment and management of networking infrastructure.
- Expertise on Terraform to define and provision IP network resources, ensuring consistent and scalable network architectures.
- Proficient in cloud networking technologies and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE).
- Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools, such as Wireshark, SolarWinds, ThousandEyes, LiveNX etc.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex network requirements and propose effective solutions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively presenting technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Industry certifications from vendors like Cisco, Juniper, Zscaler, Palo Alto, Fortinet etc. are highly desirable.
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