Lead Infrastructure Architect (Network Design, LANWAN, RFP )

WELCOME TO SITA

SITA is the leading specialist in air transport communications and information technology. We dont just connect the global aviation industry we apply decades of experience and expertise to address almost every core business operational baggage and passenger process in air transport. As an organization we cover 95% of all international air travel destinations and work with over 2800 air transport and government customers in every corner of the globe. Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of technology while embracing our collaborative and inclusive culture.

Ready to redefine air travel The journey starts here with you at SITA.

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:

Architect and design the solution to meet the business requirements of SITA customers predominantly in the pre-sales phase (RFPs or unsolicited opportunities) with focus on deployment infrastructure network architecture and cloud architecture.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Manage technical solution in response to an RFP or unsolicited case that can consist of multiple SITA products (and portfolios) which includes new or evolving technologies and SITA solution portfolios.
• Design the deployment architecture and infrastructure specifications- servers and networking(LAN and WAN) for a solution to the customers requirements.
• Design deployment architecture for SITA products including runtime environment in various flavours on premise servers virtualized server environment containerized application environment through Kubernetes public cloud etc. to meet functional and non-functional system requirements.
• Design the network solution both LAN/WLAN (in the airport) and WAN.
• Develop the conceptual design and high-level design and provide suitable inputs for the low-level design.
• Develop Bill of Materials:

*Compute & Storage and Networking.

*Specifications for - Servers Virtual Machines Containers (e.g. Docker Kubernetes) etc. based on guidance from SITAs product toolkits.

*Storage - including backup solution

*Networking LAN/WLAN components including switches firewalls etc. and WAN components including telco circuits and also SD-WAN.

*Software Licensing requirements Operating System Database Virtualization etc.

*Other Infrastructure Power (UPS) Racks Cabling etc.

• Guides and contributes to the design coordination and development solutions working with multiple parties both internally and externally.
• Contributes to the transfer of projects for implementation.
• Interact with colleagues to gain knowledge and to share ideas.

EXPERIENCE

• Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science Information Technology and/or Engineering.
• 7- 10 years of experience in Information Technology Air Transport Telecom or any other relevant industry in a technical Pre-Sales role
• Proven track record in producing communicating and documenting successful technical customer solutions
• Proven track record in managing solution proposals costing and customer presentation with great level of details.
• Expert in Network design WAN/Campus LAN Cisco SDA WLC ISE ACI Nexus or similar technologies
• Solid experience in designing compute storage and networking solutions in all possible deployment scenarios on premise virtualized environment private cloud public cloud or a mix.
• Solid experience in Security: IPSEC Access-lists NAT understanding of Firewall functions
• Understanding of Cloud Connectivity such as Azure Express Route AWS Direct Connect is a great plus
• Understanding of Cloud Security such as Zscaler Cisco umbrella is a great plus
• Understanding of Systems Monitoring Network Monitoring Security Monitoring (SIEM) etc.
• Understanding of Versa (or Cisco) SDWAN architecture Salesforce and Service Now is a great plus
• Adept at drawing technical diagrams - good knowledge of Visio competence in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Network design and standard vendor products
• Server sizing (virtualized environment and cloud) and software licensing
• Commercial Acumen

WHAT WE OFFER:

SITAs workplace is all about diversity many different countries and cultures are represented in our workforce. We collaborate in our impressive offices embracing a hybrid work format. As part of our global benefits we offer:

Flex-week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your Teams needs).

Flex-day: You may wish to flex your arrival time at the office to beat the rush hours or you may want to leave the office earlier to pick up your kids from school or to go to your favorite game: We support you in being open about your needs and routine with you manager.

Flex-location: Benefit for 30 working days from anywhere around the world each year!

Competitive benefits according to the local market

SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse support of our Employment Equity Program women aboriginal people members of visible minorities and/or persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify in the application process