Network Architect

Role: Network Architect (specializing in Aruba LAN/WLAN, SD-WAN, Palo Alto Firewalls, VPN Services, Aruba Central, ClearPass)Required Technical Skill Set: Enterprise and Data Center Networking, SDWAN, Velo Cloud, LAN, WLAN, Firewall, Palo Alto Prisma Access (SASE), Security, switching, Cloud, Azure networking, network automation skills Desired Experience Range: 10-12 yearsLocation: Pune, ChennaiDesired Competencies (Technical/Behavioral Competency)Network and Architecture:Create detailed technical documentation, including design documents (LLD, HLD), deployment guides, and operational manuals.Plan and execute in depth technical activity, influencing the direction of activities/plans and providing technical insight and guidance to others.Lead the design and architecture of network solutions across all technologiesDevelop comprehensive deployment plans, including network topology, routing strategies, and security measures.Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.Deployment and Implementation:Oversee the end-to-end deployment of network solutionsConfigure and optimize network appliances and orchestrators.Ensure seamless integration with existing network infrastructureMigration Planning and ExecutionDevelop detailed design plansExecute pilot migrations and full-scale rollouts.Ensure minimal disruption to business operations during migration.Perform pre-migration testing, validation, and post-migration supportInvestigate and help resolve issues on customer’s network and IT estates using agreed troubleshooting methodologiesManage support cases to enable fast resolution that exceeds our customers’ expectationsEnsuring accurate recording of all cases using the Customer’s ticket management tool and closing within agreed timeframesUsing the central document repository, to ensure knowledge sharing across the team and enable best practiceSupporting and taking ownership of ad-hoc projects to develop the Network capabilities within the team.Supporting wider team with knowledge share, via knowledge base communications (emails, how-to guides etc.) and contribution at team meetingsL3 network designing, implementation architecture, and discussions with wider stakeholdersPrepare and High-level Network design and low-level design.Data Center Technologies (3 Tier Network Design and SDN Understanding).Lead network transformational projects to meet customers requirements.Strong understanding & hands on experience on Authentication protocols like EAP-TLS, EAP-PEAP, SSO, TACACS, RadiusClearPass integration with 3rd party tools like AD, Azure AD, Firewall, MDM etc.ClearPass Architecture designing including clustering, AAA/Radius 802.1x, mac auth services, policies, profiling, Insight, GuestCisco CCNP or CCIE across different architectures (Routing and Switching, Data Center, Network Function Virtualization, Firewall security and SD WAN)HPE Aruba Networking Certified Network Architect − Campus AccessHPE Aruba Networking Certified Network Architect – Data CenterManaging Incident and Change management.ITIL process knowledge would be preferred.Advanced degrees or relevant certifications (e.g., Cisco, Velo SDWAN, Palo Alto Certified Professional) are a plus.Responsibility of / Expectations from the Role Installing, configuring, and maintaining Network Devices such as SDN, ACI, NFV, NSX, Aruba LAN/WLAN Switches, WAN routers, Firewalls SDWAN devices.Understand various network monitoring toolsIn-depth knowledge of overall network architecture, features, and capabilities.Proficiency in network protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), VPN technologies, and firewall configurations.Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.Familiarity with network monitoring and management toolsConfiguration and administration of Logical VMs in Virtual environmentStrong in troubleshooting of Data Center related technologiesManage Escalation, responding to stakeholders.Vulnerability remediation support, tracking and reporting closureOEM and Third-party vendor coordinationCreating, Reviewing, and validating High Level Design, Low Level design and implementation / migration / Acceptance test planning etc