Network Architect

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain robust internal network architectures to support our client's operations.
• Serve as a principal network consultant for external projects, providing expertise and guidance to clients on network infrastructure design and implementation.
• Handle pre-sales calls, engaging with prospective clients to understand their network needs and provide insights into potential solutions.
• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into comprehensive SOW.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of network solutions into client environments.
• Stay on top of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to continually enhance network architecture offerings .

Requirements:

• Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience in handling pre-sales activities, including client engagements, requirements gathering, and proposal development.
• Detailed oriented and organized.
• Excellent documentation skills using Microsoft Office and Visio
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work early mornings and/or late nights to execute critical network changes.
• Ability to learn new and unfamiliar technologies and products, independently using documentation and online resources.
• Works well in a fast-paced environment with tight timelines for deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven minimum 15 years experience in designing and implementing complex network architectures, preferably in a consulting or client-facing role.
• In-depth knowledge of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and VLAN.
• Strong expertise in network security principles, including firewalls, cyber security, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and access control lists.
• Expert knowledge and experience configuring and operating Cisco, Juniper, Brocade, and Arista switches and routers.
• Relevant certifications such as CCIE, CCNP-RS, CCNP-Security, CCNP-Design, Palo Alto, and Juniper or equivalents.
• Expert in Carrier technologies including but not limited to BGP, VRF Lite, ISIS, MPLS, BFD, CCC, GRE and RSVP.
• Expert in Routing Protocols including but not limited to IBGP, OSPF, VRRP, VARP, HSRP, and PBR.
• Expert in administering firewall policies on multiple platforms: Palo Alto, Juniper, Cisco & Fortinet.
• Experience with configuration, installation, troubleshooting, and supporting network equipment, wireless access points, and firewall policies across different platforms.
• Experience with cloud networking solutions, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Familiarity with SD-WAN, SDN, and network virtualization technologies.