Network Architect

Position Description:

Company Profile:
Founded in 1976 CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 94000 consultants and professionals across the globe CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2024 reported revenue is CA$14.68 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at .

Job Title: Network Architect
Position: Network Architect

Experience: 10 15 Years

Category: IT Infrastructure

Main location: Chennai / Bangalore / Hyderabad / Pune / Mumbai

Position ID: J0226-0715

Employment Type: Full Time

Qualification: Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field or higher with minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

Job Description:
Network Architect Job Description:
Design implement and maintain complex high-performance data communication networks (LANs WANs cloud) to support organizational goals.
Participation in Requirement gathering calls Collect and document user requirements
Understand analyze the information provided by the business and identify feasible solutions.
Review the estimations/tasks as per the requirements matrix and ensure the changes are documented
Co-ordinate offshore team and align them to the onshore counterparts in terms of deliverables/timelines
Document the Solution in the Blueprint draft for technical sections and identify the changes to the existing systems/objects
Allocation of work to Technical team based on the analysis/tasks identified as part of the solutioning
Estimations for the Key technical Deliverables identified during the Blueprint processes
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Design & Planning: Develop comprehensive network blueprints modelling and capacity planning to meet current and future business needs.
Infrastructure Implementation: Oversee the installation and configuration of routers switches firewalls and other hardware/software including cloud/hybrid environments.
Performance & Security: Monitor network performance optimize data throughput and implement security measures to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
Documentation & Maintenance: Create detailed documentation for network designs policies and procedures; manage vendor relationships for upgrades.
Collaboration & Leadership: Work with IT teams (administrators engineers) to troubleshoot issues align and execute projects.
Ket skill requirements:
Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP BGP OSPF) routing/switching security (firewalls VPN) and cloud platforms (AWS Azure).
Hand on Experience on Cisco routers/Fortinet firewalls/load balancers.
Certifications: Certification on cisco/Fortinet/F5 are preferred.
Experience on Cloud infrastructure like Azure AWS and Google Cloud.
Experience on network automation like Python/Ansible are preferred.
Experience on SD-WAN network environment is added advantage.
Experience: Having 10 years of experience in network engineering or administration typically holding a senior IT position.

CGI is an equal opportunity addition CGI is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in accordance with provincial legislation. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs.
Life at CGI:
It is rooted in ownership teamwork respect and belonging. Here youll reach your full potential because
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction
Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas embrace new opportunities and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise
Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons
Come join our team one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world

Skills:

• English
• Firewalls
• Network Architecture
• Routing/Routers
• Switches
• Security Architecture

What you can expect from us:

Together as owners lets turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership teamwork respect and belonging. Here youll reach your full potential because

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas embrace new opportunities and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.