Role: Network Architect
Location: San Mateo CA (Onsite)
Job Type: C2C/W2/Fulltime
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Network Architect with expertise in design & architect to set up network infrastructure Azure Cloud and Data Centre (Cisco Centric). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in design & architect high & lowlevel technical solutions setting up a robust technical architecture.
Technical Skills:
- Minimum of 14 years of experience experienced in Solution Design Consultancy and Project Management managed Tech Refresh Projects and Relocation Projects.
- Architect the Onpremises Infrastructure & Azure Cloud Solution proposal & support the business development.
- Providing holistic and right scale cloud solutions that addresses scalability availability service continuity (DR) performance and security requirements.
- Understand the clients environment business needs and provide expertise and consulting on the relevant solutions.
- Work closely with vendors to understand their strategies for solutions and services can articulate the roadmap and associated impacts for clients.
- Participate in the creation and delivery of technical solutions to clients by engaging with them during the planning and solution definition phase and defining the standards of work (SoW).
- Expert level knowledge in Routing & switching specially around Cisco Nexus Cisco UCS.
- Develop and design data center network architectures using Cisco technologies (Cisco Nexus & UCS)
- Evaluate and select appropriate Cisco products and solutions for data center networking.
- Architect and design Azurebased cloud networking solution to meet business requirement.
- Implement Azure network components including Virtual Network Subnets Network Security Groups Load balancers VPN and ExpressRoute.
- Domain knowledge of SP technologies like MPLS Dark Fiber Metro ethernet Segment routing
- Domain knowledge in Load balancing and highavailability architectures.
- Strong Knowledge of network security concepts and technologies.
- Familiarity with infrastructureascode tools (e.g. Terraform Azure Resource Manager).
- Solution walkthrough with clients and coordinate with SMEs to implement the same.
- Architecting solutions around on data center Cisco UCS & Azure Cloud infrastructure
- Client stakeholder communication on the key decisions and project updates.
- Act as a SPOC for the overall cloud Migration project for the client and Offshore Team
Process Skills:
- Preparing Bill of material solution presentation solution document.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define the solution roadmap and milestones.
- Work on strategic projects that enhance current solution concepts and/or the creation of new ones.
- Work closely with the sales team to evaluate and activate new accounts.
- Contribute to the knowledge base of solutions and services by sharing best practices and lessons learnt with clients.
- Engage in change management and capacity planning activities.
Behavioral Skills:
- Strong problemsolving and analytical abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Adaptability and a keen aptitude for learning in a dynamic environment.
- Effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
Qualification:
- Somebody who has at least (14) years of experience in design & architect to setup network infrastructure Azure Cloud and Data Centre (Cisco Centric).
- Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology or a related field.
- Preferred certifications in CCIE or Equivalent.