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Job Title: Senior Network Architect

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Remote

Timing: ET/CT

Interview process: 2 Rounds with ITP + 2 Round with Customers

• The candidate must be available as W2 hourly
• This might be RTH. There will be no full-time placement fee post full-time conversion. You will receive the commission for C2C hours
• No H1B.
• The candidate can be remote but the mandatory requirement is working EST .

MUST HAVE:

1. At least 10 yrs. experience as Network Architect. (Look for atleast 7+ years of exp as an Architect)

2. Cisco ACI/SDN designing as well as implementation. Should also know things like Tap Aggregation, Nexus Data Broker

3. Arista Cloud Vision

4. Heavy experience on BGP routing

NICE TO HAVE:

b) VMware NSX-T

Detailed JD below:

We are looking for a Core Network Architect w/very good comm skills, SDN experience with Cisco ACI and proficiency with Arista.

Senior Network Architect - Branch
The client is looking for a Senior Network Architect to focused on Branch
Network Infrastructures. The successful candidate will be responsible for architecture and design within the global landscape of 400+ locations, remote workers and wide area network.

Qualifications
Must have 10+ years of proven experience designing, deploying, and managing large-scale multi vendor enterprise networks, project delivery with focus on performance optimization and
scalability.
Deep understanding of network architecture designs with SDN, SD-WAN, Wireless and network
segmentation.
Knowledge on network management and monitoring platforms
Recommend network improvements, including cost/benefit analysis, to meet changing business
requirements.
CCIE or CCNP Routing and Switching certifications or equivalent are required.
Network Automation (Ansible, Python, etc.) a plus.
Sharp troubleshooting faculties, deductive reasoning, and careful attention to detail.
Independent and self-directed work ethic when participating in a collaborative environment.
Strong communication skills both verbal and written to develop technical documentation
Excellent communication skills; ability to perform under pressure and detail oriented
Dedicated commitment to service availability and quality user experience.
Must be results driven with a strong sense of urgency
Responsibilities
Design and architecture of a global branch network infrastructure
Lead architect responsible for designing and developing scalable and highly available global
network architectures to meet the organizations business needs
Development of service and technology standards across the network footprint
Develop scripts and processes to test, deploy and validate changes across all network
infrastructure as code, leveraging Ansible and other approved corporate automation and
orchestration platforms
Partner with vendors to select appropriate technical solutions
Develop state of the art technology appropriate to deliver stable and scalable technical solutions
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop consensus, drive results, and execute projects across
the organization on time and within budget
Manage several simultaneous projects from conception through implementation
Develop and maintain standards and designs for Branch infrastructure
Articulate design rationale, flexibly adapt solutions, and iterate designs when required
Work closely with senior management, and network engineering and operations teams
Enhances efficiency via automation when and wherever possible
Act as an escalation engineer for high severity network related production issues, work with
engineers and various vendors to identify tactical and strategic solutions