Senior Manager - Storage and Network Architect

Job highlights

• Minimum CCNA,CCNP certified
• Relevant certifications such as VMware VCP,AWS Certified Solutions Architect,or equivalent are a plus
• Experience with network monitoring and management tools
• 10+ years of experience in designing and implementing scalable,secure,and efficient network and storage solutions for large-scale software development projects

Years of Experience :- +10 Years

Job Overview :

10+ years of experience in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and efficient network and storage solutions for large-scale software development projects. Deep technical expertise in network architecture, data storage technologies, and a strong understanding of government standards and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities:

Network Architecture Design:

• Design, implement, and maintain highly available and secure network architectures.
• Ensure network solutions meet performance, scalability, and security requirements.
• Optimize network infrastructure to support large-scale software applications and services.

Storage Solutions Development:

• Architect and deploy scalable and resilient storage solutions (SAN, NAS, Object Storage).
• Design data storage strategies to meet high availability, disaster recovery, and backup requirements.
• Implement data lifecycle management practices to ensure data integrity and compliance.

Infrastructure Integration:

• Integrate network and storage solutions with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Ensure seamless integration of on-premises and cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cloud architects to optimize hybrid cloud environments.

Security and Compliance:

• Design and implement security measures for network and storage systems in line with government standards (NIST, ISO, GDPR).
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and data protection laws.

Performance Optimization:

• Analyze and optimize network and storage performance to meet project requirements.
• Implement monitoring solutions to ensure continuous performance improvement.
• Conduct capacity planning and scalability assessments.

Collaboration and Support:

• Work closely with software development and IT operations teams to support project requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and support for network and storage-related issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge sharing within the team.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Develop comprehensive documentation for network and storage architectures.
• Prepare reports on system performance, security, and compliance.
• Maintain up-to-date records of network and storage configurations.

Vendor Management:

• Evaluate and manage relationships with network and storage vendors.
• Ensure that vendor solutions meet technical and compliance requirements.
• Oversee procurement and implementation of vendor solutions.

Qualifications:

Mandatory

• Minimum CCNA, CCNP certified. CCIE will be an advantage.
• Relevant certifications such as VMware VCP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or equivalent are a plus.
• Expertise in network technologies (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs).
• Proficiency in storage technologies (e.g., SAN, NAS, SSDs, RAID).
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Good to have

• Familiarity with data protection and security standards.
• Experience with network monitoring and management tools

Key Technologies Knowledge

• Networking: Cisco, Juniper, F5, Palo Alto
• Storage: NetApp, EMC, HPE 3PAR, AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage
• Cloud: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform
• Security: VPN, Firewalls, Encryption, Access Control

Tools: Nagios, SolarWinds, Splunk, Prometheus