Network Engineer

Role:                   Network Engineer
Location:             Irving, TX (Onsite)
Type:                   Full-time role with TCS (TATA Consultancy Services)

Job Description:

1. Network Administration:

·       Design, configure, and maintain the network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, and load balancers.

·       Monitor network performance and ensure high availability and reliability for SAS environments and storage systems.

·       Troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity issues between SAS servers, storage systems, and client endpoints.

·       Implement and manage VLANs, subnets, and network segmentation to optimize traffic flow and security.

2. SAS Platform Support:

·       Ensure proper network connectivity for SAS environments, including SAS Viya and SAS 9.x platforms.

·       Collaborate with SAS administrators to optimize network configurations for SAS workloads, including CAS (Cloud Analytic Services) and distributed processing.

·       Monitor and troubleshoot network-related issues impacting SAS performance, such as latency or bandwidth bottlenecks.

3. Storage Integration:

·       Configure and manage network connectivity for storage systems (e.g., Dell PowerFlex, Isilon, NAS, SAN).

·       Ensure proper integration of storage systems with SAS environments, including high-speed data transfer for analytics workloads.

·       Monitor storage network traffic and optimize performance for data-intensive applications.

4. Security and Compliance:

·       Implement and maintain network security policies, including firewalls, access control lists (ACLs), and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS).

·       Ensure compliance with organizational security standards and regulatory requirements.

·       Perform regular audits of network configurations and access permissions.

5. Performance Optimization:

•            Analyze network traffic patterns and identify areas for improvement to enhance performance and reduce latency.

•            Optimize network configurations for high-speed data transfer between SAS servers, storage systems, and client applications.

•            Implement Quality of Service (QoS) policies to prioritize critical traffic, such as SAS workloads.

6. Documentation and Reporting:

•            Maintain detailed documentation of the network infrastructure, including diagrams, configurations, and processes.

•            Generate regular reports on network performance, capacity, and incidents.

•            Provide recommendations for network upgrades and improvements.

7. Collaboration and Support:

•            Work closely with SAS administrators, storage teams, and application teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of the network.

•            Provide technical support for network-related issues and assist in planning and executing network upgrades and migrations.

•            Collaborate with vendors and service providers to resolve hardware and software issues.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

·       Strong experience (10+) with network administration, including configuring and managing switches, routers, and firewalls.

·       Proficiency in network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, BGP, OSPF).

·       Experience with SAS environments (e.g., SAS Viya, SAS 9.x) and their network requirements.

·       Knowledge of storage systems (e.g., Dell PowerFlex, Isilon, NAS, SAN) and their integration with network infrastructure.

·       Familiarity with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios, Wireshark).

·       Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving:

·       Ability to diagnose and resolve network issues impacting SAS environments, storage systems, and other applications.

·       Strong analytical skills to identify and address performance bottlenecks.

·       Security and Compliance:

·       Experience with firewalls, VPNs, and network security best practices.

·       Knowledge of compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) and their impact on network configurations.

Certifications (Preferred):

·       Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or higher (e.g., CCNP, CCIE).

·       VMware NSX certification or equivalent for virtualized network environments.

·       Dell EMC Proven Professional certification for storage systems.

Soft Skills:

·       Strong communication and documentation skills.

·       Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

·       Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

·       Experience with hybrid cloud environments and integrating on-premises networks with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).

·       Familiarity with software-defined networking (SDN) and network automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).

·       Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery solutions for network and storage systems.

Thanks & Regards

Himanshu Shahi
VCS Digital LLC
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