Network Architect

Design Expertise:

• Develop network engineering solutions in response to business and operational requirements and in alignment with customer standards for LAN hardware and configurations.
• Discuss the service requirements with the customer requestor and document the solution design.
• Develop bill of materials required to successfully implement the solution.
• Provide guidance to customer on network products, services, protocols and standards as part of solution design and approvals.
• Coordinate, oversee and execute installations and changes to the Network Infrastructure and system engineering and implementation activities, including upgrades and enhancements.
• Coordinates and reviews all implementation and migration plans and scheduled changes with Customer for approval in advance, in accordance with customer Change Management Process.
• Review and recommend UAT plans and results.
• Develop firewall policies and rulesets based on business requirements for new firewall implementations in accordance with customer standards.
• Review existing baseline policies and rule sets and propose modifications, additional rule

sets, or the removal of existing rule sets from Firewall.

• Performs modifications and performance-enhancement adjustments to Managed Service
• Conduct regular planning for technology refreshes and upgrades.
• Provide device level configurations for Managed Service Components.
• Provide ad hoc support to resolve Incidents and network issues (e.g. troubleshooting application
• issues related to Managed Service Components (e.g. which firewall ports need to be opened to
• enable application traffic).
• Experience in designing integrated WAN and SDWAN solution for big WAN network.
• Expertise in planning and designing WAN transformation and migration methods
• Design, Solution, Build and Deployment Experience on below Advanced technologies 
• BGP and MPLS
• VPN technologies IPsec, DMVPN etc.
• Routing protocols OSPF, EIGRP, ISIS etc.
• Multicast technologies
• SDWAN technologies e.g. CloudGenix
• 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 WAN network tests and generating a detailed test report

Technical Expertise:

• Strong knowledge and expertise in developing a LAN/WLAN and global WAN solution
• Strong knowledge and expertise in developing SDWAN solution
• Experience in Routing on Cisco devices and Switching on Cisco and Brocade
• Should have Network Administrator & acquired hands-on experience in the in large & complex setups.
• Networking experience and extensive knowledge of LAN and WAN technologies (MPLS, Gigabit Ethernet, L2/L3 Switching, VLANs) are required. Service Delivery, Router Management, and configuration knowledge/ experience.
• Experience in Configuration and troubleshooting of routing protocols (RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP), RADIUS  
• Manage and Maintain Wireless LAN network from Cisco and Motorola
• Configure Cisco AP configuration and Wireless Access Security: WEP, Rotating WEP, LEAP, PEAP, and wireless area networks
• Knowledge on monitoring and management tools like Micro Focus, ServiceNOW.
• 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 WAN, MPLS and Internet technologies
• Knowledge on ITIL framework

Consulting Expertise:

• Consulting and understanding holistic Campus LAN/ WLAN and WAN 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 another 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.

Troubleshooting Expertise:

• Strategic problem-solving skills
• Systematic troubleshooting skills
• Deep dive in to detailed analysis with high degree of technical knowledge to solve complex technical problems
• Over all trouble shooting skills including, Routing Switching, Wireless and  Compute/Virtualization, Network Security.
• Troubleshooting and repairing network issues, as well as developing, applying and enforcing best practices and policies
• Effectively communicating details complex problems to various teams and members

Communication:

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience in preparing Solution documents and presentations
• Conducting brainstorming sessions to resolve complex issues with the team
• Presenting solutions to the customers effectively