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Neoistone
Network Architect (16-20 yrs)
Neoistone
posted 1d ago
Flexible timing
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Job Description :
Roles and Responsibilities :
The roles and responsibilities of Sr. Network Architect are as follows :
- Conduct network architecture design, feasibility and cost studies
- Support the sales team on RFP/RFI/RFS
- Design, analyze, plan, and modify network components supporting customer communication implementation activities
- Propose and implement system enhancements (software and hardware updates) that will improve the performance and reliability of the system
- Plan, design and implement networked systems, including configurations, and supports/troubleshoots network problems
- Develop and evaluate network performance criteria and measurement methods
- Prepare the analysis of the capacity needs for network infrastructure
- Build technical capabilities on next gen technologies
- Survey network requirements of remote customer offices, campus buildings, and Data Centers.
- Configure routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS and BGP, complex switch networks built on vPC, VXLAN, OTV, ACI, VMware NSX configurations.
- Prepare network equipment for deployment by loading appropriate software and configuration setting according to design templates.
- Continually review the customer's network and practices looking for opportunities to enhance network functionality, performance and reliability.
- Assist in the evaluation of potential network products or technical solutions.
- Contribute to the development of network documentation, including diagrams, standards, specifications and operating procedures.
- Monitor for opportunities to enhance the customer network/system performance or reliability.
- Provide third-level support and troubleshooting of network problems. Periodically provide after-hours and weekend support.
Technical Skills :
Mandatory :
- A solid understanding of network services concepts such as SNMP/SYSLOG/NTP/DHCP/DNS and security concepts in authentication, encryption, AAA, TACACS/RADIUS, and LDAP
- Routing Protocols : EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS and BGP
- Switching technologies : STP, RSTP, MST, vPC
- DCI technologies : VXLAN, OTV, LISP
- Switch Series (Cisco) : Nexus 9K , 7K ,5K , and 6500
- Router Series (Cisco) : ISR 1K, 2K, 3K, 4K and ASR series 1000, 9000, 7200, 7600
- SDN /SDWAN Technologies : Cisco ACI, VMware NSX-T, Cisco Viptela SD-WAN, Cisco Meraki
- Cisco and Aruba unified wireless architecture
- Load Balancers : F5 LTM, F5 GTM/DNS , Citrix Netscalar ADC
- WAN Optimizers : Riverbed Steelhead
- Tools : Cisco Prime, Solarwinds, Wireshark, iperf/jperf
- Cloud Networking: Azure, AWS and GCP networking skills
Good to have :
- Work experience on Juniper, HPE and Arista Products
- Knowledge on VMware and Hyper-V
Other :
- Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications are essential to include Visio, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Must possess both excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must have the ability to manage time efficiently and a demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects with minimal supervision.
- Must be highly organized and detailed oriented.
Qualification :
Education : Bachelors in Computers
- Minimum Work Experience Required : 10 years
- Minimum of one technical certification in chosen technology desired
- Proficient in using MS office applications (MS Word, PPT, Excel, Visio, MPP)
Certifications : CCIE R&S or CCIE Datacenter Certified ( Preferred )
Functional Areas: Software/Testing/Networking
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