Senior Network Architect - Zscaler (8-10 yrs)

Position : Senior Network Architect.

Location : Pune Ghorpadi.

Exp : 8 - 10yrs.

Must have skill : zsZscaler, Fortinet.

Job Description :

- Design and deploy functional networks including LANs, WANs, internet connections, intranets, and other data communications systems.

- Create detailed network specifications and architecture drawings.

- Develop and implement strategies for the installation of network hardware, software, and other related equipment.

- Develop network and security strategies, roadmaps, and architecture models aligned with business and technology goals.

- Establish secure, scalable public and private cloud environments.

- Develop cloud integration strategies to ensure seamless interaction between on-premises infrastructure and cloud services.

- Work closely with software development teams to facilitate complex, distributed application footprints incorporating a combination of cloud, on-premises, and microservices architectures.

- Implement high-availability solutions for both network and application layers to ensure uninterrupted service and performance.

- Develop and implement geo-redundant solutions, including transparent caches, load balancers, and CDN switches to optimize content delivery and enhance disaster recovery capabilities.

- Help in establishing a 24x7 Network Operations Center (NOC) to ensure continuous monitoring and management of our network infrastructure.

- Develop operational protocols and lead a team dedicated to network reliability, incident response, and security compliance.

- Experience with various vendors and technologies and hardware including Fortinet, Cisco, Palo Alto, Zscaler, Meraki and others.

- Work closely with IT security to ensure network security and compliance with relevant standards.

- Lead troubleshooting efforts and provide high-level technical support on complex network issues.

- Optimize network performance through ongoing monitoring and troubleshooting.

- Stay abreast of new technologies and propose upgrades and modifications to enhance system performance.

- Collaborate with project managers and other IT personnel to ensure timely and on budget execution of network projects.

- Mentor and guide junior network engineers and other technical staff.

Qualifications :

- Minimum of 10 years' experience in network architecture, design, and implementation.

- Technical experience in managing a large, complex enterprise with more than 50 locations.

- Architecting world-class, large-scale data networks for global enterprises that maximize security, performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

- Experience with enterprise architecture principles and zero trust networks.

- Experience with developing network and security architecture artifacts (architecture models, guiding principles, patterns, standards, and related taxonomy).

- Understanding of network device configuration and troubleshooting (FortiNet or Cisco).

- Understanding of advanced features like GRE, IPSEC, IP quality-of-service, VLANs, and multicast.

- Understanding of IP4 and IPv6 network design, including IP subnetting and protocols including BGP, OSPF and EIGRP.

- Familiar with network management protocols, like SNMP, SSH, syslog, RADIUS/TACACS.

- Strong understanding of the latest networking technologies, such as SD-WAN, SASE, 5G, IoT, Wireless Networking, edge computing, and cloud networking.

- Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring, and analysis tools.

- Solid understanding of network operating systems (such as FortiOS or Cisco IOS).

- Professional certifications (e., CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, JNCIE) are highly desirable.

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

- Strong communication skills.

- Liaison, Coordination & Communication.

- Reporting to: o Directly with ST IT USA for all the technical related matters o Admin Manager ST India for personal, HR and day-today matters.