Job Overview:
Seeking an experienced Network Architect to design and implement Ciscocentric data center networks and AWS cloud environments for a banking/finance client. The role involves high/lowlevel technical solutions security controls and automation.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and implement Cisco Nexusbased data center architectures (LeafSpine VLAN BGP MPLS).
Ensure high availability scalability and security using firewalls (Palo Alto Cisco Fortinet).
Configure network segmentation (VLANs VXLAN VRFs ACLs) and load balancing (F5 NGINX).
Automate network configurations and optimize performance with AI/MLdriven solutions.
Conduct performance testing stress testing and network monitoring.
Collaborate with stakeholders on requirements solution design and implementation.
Technical Skills:
Must Have:
14 years in network architecture for banking/finance domain.
Expertise in Cisco Nexus routing & switching MPLS Metro Ethernet.
Strong understanding of network security firewalls and automation.
Experience with overlay networks (VXLAN) SDN and virtualization.
Good to Have:
Knowledge of ACI Infoblox F5 5G edge computing.
Experience in cloud networking (AWS) and network AI/ML solutions.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field.
CCIE or equivalent certification preferred.
Prior experience with large enterprise banking clients is a plus.