Network Architect

Role - Network ArchitectYears of Experience - 10 to 12 yearsLocation - Chennai & Pune- Network Architect - specializing in Aruba LAN/WLAN, SD-WAN, Palo Alto Firewalls, VPN Services, Aruba Central, ClearPass- Enterprise and Data Center Networking, SDWAN, Velo Cloud, LAN, WLAN, Firewall, Palo Alto Prisma Access (SASE), Security, switching, Cloud, Azure networking, network automation skills- 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 technologies- Develop comprehensive deployment plans, including network topology, routing strategies, and security measures.- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.- Oversee the end-to-end deployment of network solutions- Configure and optimize network appliances and orchestrators.- Ensure seamless integration with existing network infrastructure- Develop detailed design plans- Execute pilot migrations and full-scale rollouts.- Ensure minimal disruption to business operations during migration.- Perform pre-migration testing, validation, and post-migration support- Investigate and help resolve issues on customer’s network and IT estates using agreed troubleshooting methodologies- Manage support cases to enable fast resolution that exceeds our customers’ expectations- Ensuring accurate recording of all cases using the Customer’s ticket management tool and closing within agreed timeframes- Using the central document repository, to ensure knowledge sharing across the team and enable best practice- Supporting 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 meetings- L3 network designing, implementation architecture, and discussions with wider stakeholders- Prepare 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, Radius- ClearPass 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, Guest- Cisco 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 Access- HPE Aruba Networking Certified Network Architect – Data Center- Managing 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.- 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 tools- In-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 tools- Configuration and administration of Logical VMs in Virtual environment- Strong in troubleshooting of Data Center related technologies- Manage Escalation, responding to stakeholders.- Vulnerability remediation support, tracking and reporting closure- OEM and Third-party vendor coordination- Creating, Reviewing, and validating High Level Design, Low Level design and implementation / migration / Acceptance test planning etc