EY DET TT - Network Architect 

India, Uttar Pradesh 

987025631

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.
• Strong expertise in modern network technologies, including but not limited to SD-WAN, virtualization, cloud networking, software-defined networking (SDN), and network automation.
• Proficient in network protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, VPNs, and firewalls.
• Hands-on experience with network equipment from leading vendors, such as Cisco, Juniper, Arista, etc.
• 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, or Nagios.
• 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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