Network Architect

Description:

Design Expertise:

• Expertise in Datacenter network design and implementation on SDN technologies e.g. Cisco ACI and NSX solutions
• Experience in designing integrated SDN solution to integrate with orchestration tools
• Expertise in planning and designing DC transformation and migration methods
• Design, Solution, Build and Deployment Experience on below Advanced technologies
• Hierarchical/Extended Datacenter networks
• DR solutions (Logical DC networks)
• Cisco ACI
• Vmware NSX
• Load balancing (F5, Citrix NetScaler, Cisco ACE)
• Wan optimization (Riverbed and Cisco)
• DNS/DHCP/IPAM (InfoBlock)
• Proxy solutions
• Expertise in preparing high quality HLD and LLD design documents
• Identifying cross functional dependencies
• Experience in sequencing the activities, scheduling the tasks and preparing project plan.
• Experience in planning and conducting vigorous datacenter network tests and generating a detailed test reports

Technical Expertise:

• Strong knowledge and expertise in developing a datacenter solution using ACI
• Strong knowledge and expertise in developing a datacenter solution using NSX
• Good knowledge on public cloud datacenter solution using AWS, Azure, GCP etc.
• Strong knowledge and expertise in developing a datacenter solution using Microsoft AZURE
• Experience in integrating 3rd party virtual appliances in SDN
• Expertise in Virtualization such as VMWare, Microsoft Hyper V etc.
• Good knowledge in experience scripting languages such as Shell, Python, Java, JSON is preferred.
• Good knowledge in routing and switching
• Experience in implementing advance NEXUS OS features
• Expertise in Implementing and troubleshooting Load balancers
• Expertise in Implementing and troubleshooting WAN Optimizers
• Good knowledge in Security environment, such as Firewalls, Proxy servers, SSL offloading, VPNs etc
• Detailed knowledge in implementing essential services for DC, such as DNS/DHCP/NTP and IPAM
• Good knowledge in SDN (ACI/NSX)
• Good knowledge in WAN, MPLS and Internet technologies
• Good knowledge in cloud (Public, private and hybrid)
• Performing routine tests on an assigned system and reporting results.

Consulting Expertise:

• Consulting and understanding holistic Datacenter requirements with presales
• Conducting project kick off meetings and engaging in detailed technical discussions
• Network strategy and consultancy services.
• Assessment and providing Recommendation reports
• Provide network design services which meet and exceed the needs of customer
• Propose and Validate BoM for Network Infrastructure solutions.
• Preparing Scope of Work and Project Plans for the Solution.
• Closely work with Project Managers and customer technical authority and ensure smooth delivery of project deliverables
• Working with 3rd party hardware and Telco suppliers to ensure delivery expectations are met and issues escalated accordingly
• Escalating overall none delivery issues in timely and structured manner as required
• Providing Technical support to multiple services and other team member
• Working as part of a project in a demanding environment where team work is key to delivering and meeting client commitments
• Complete varied complex/non-standard tasks and may coordinate/oversee work of others
• Understand customer requirements, translating them into refined and detailed specification documents
• Provide resolution to project or customer issues, following proper escalation procedures, in a timely fashion
• Create project documentation and procedures
• To lead the project implementation phase and be responsible for delivery of projects on time and on budget.