Network Architect || Noida

Key Responsibilities

• Network Architecture & Design: Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available network solutions for enterprise environments.
• Routing & Switching: Configure and troubleshoot Cisco, Juniper, and Arista switches, with expertise in OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, STP, MSTP, HSRP, VRRP, VLANs, and EtherChannel.
• Firewall & Network Security: Design, configure, and manage Check Point, Palo Alto, Sophos, and SonicWall firewalls, including standalone, high-availability, and virtualized deployments.
• Data Center Networking: Manage and troubleshoot data center switching infrastructure, including spanning tree, trunking, redundancy, and high-availability configurations.
• Wireless Networking: Implement and manage Cisco and Aruba wireless solutions, including access points and wireless controllers.
• VPN Solutions: Configure and troubleshoot site-to-site and remote-access VPNs using technologies such as GlobalProtect, Cisco AnyConnect, OpenVPN, and Pulse Secure.
• Load Balancing: Manage F5 BIG-IP LTM/GTM solutions, including VIP/WIP configuration, SSL certificates, health monitors, persistence profiles, and iRules.
• Infrastructure Lifecycle Management: Plan and execute network device patching, firmware upgrades, OS upgrades, and security compliance activities.
• Incident & Change Management: Follow ITIL practices for incident, request, change, and problem management.
• Vendor Coordination: Coordinate with ISPs and network vendors to monitor service quality, resolve issues, and ensure SLA compliance.
• Technical Documentation: Maintain network architecture diagrams, configuration documents, implementation plans, and troubleshooting procedures.

Skills & Experience

Essential Skills

• Strong experience in enterprise network design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on expertise in routing, switching, and data center networking.
• Experience with enterprise firewall technologies and network security solutions.
• Knowledge of high availability, redundancy, and disaster recovery principles.
• Experience with VPN technologies, wireless infrastructure, and load balancing.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Certifications

• CCNA
• CCNP Routing & Switching
• CCNP Security
• CCDP
• ITIL Foundation or equivalent knowledge

Educational Qualification

Bachelors degree in Engineering, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related field.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong analytical and architectural problem-solving skills.
• Effective stakeholder and vendor coordination.
• Ability to work independently, under pressure, and meet project timelines.
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.
• Ownership, collaboration, and a continuous improvement mindset.