Network Architect

About the position

A Network Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the data, security networks. This includes local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and SDN/SDWAN, Cloud Network.

Responsibilities

• Design and Build Networks: Plan, Develop and implement network architectures, including LANs, WANs, WLANs, Network Security and SDN/SDWAN and Cloud Network. HLD/LLD Documents.
• Evaluate Business Requirements: Tailor network solutions to meet the specific needs of the organization.
• Implementation: Implementation, Refresh, Migration of network.
• Maintenance & Upgrades: Perform regular maintenance and upgrades to hardware and software to ensure optimal performance.
• Network Security: Ensure network security through proper design and configuration, Implement firewalls, VPNs, and other security measures.
• Monitor Network Performance: Analyze network traffic and provide capacity planning solutions.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve complex network issues to maintain network efficiency, performance.
• Coordinate with Vendors: Assist in BOM, Procure networking equipment and software.
• Maintain Documentation: Keep detailed records of networks and network equipment, documentation of network configurations, designs, and changes.
• Recommend Upgrades: Suggest improvements to ensure network capacity meets increasing demands.
• Provide Technical Support: Offer guidance to network administrators and IT staff.
• Research & Development: Stay updated on the latest network technologies and advancements to optimize network performance, and recommendations.
• Collaboration: Work with IT and management teams to establish network requirements and ensure the network meets business goals.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• Experience: 12+ years of experience in network Architect.
• Certifications: CCNP, CCIE.
• Skills: Proficiency in network architectures, understanding of network protocols and security requirements, and the ability to design and implement reliable network infrastructure.