Network Architect

Must-Have Design & Architecture knowledge on: -
Cisco Routing, Cisco Switching, Load balancer, Firewall, DNS, Wireless controller, Cisco ISE, Cisco Cat, 9K series switches, Juniper Switches, Meraki switch / wireless, ASR 1000 Series, Viptela-SDWAN, Cisco ACI and Nexus 9k, Cisco ISE / NPS Servers, Palo-Alto, Global Protect and Prisma, knowledge on redundancy protocols HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP, SDWAN (on Cisco gear), Application-centric Infrastructure (ACI) on-prem and in Azure, Cisco Suite of products (Thousand Eyes, DNA Center)

Note: - Shortlisted candidate must have experience in at least 70% of listed areas in “Must Have” section, rest should be able to own by identifying right resource set or capability to execute under his guidance

Good to have:
Experience in the network space with Terraform/Ansible
Advanced Monitoring (beyond SNMP) and how they integrate into the centralized event management and ticketing tools (myWizard/ServiceNow)
Needed Traits:
Proficient in RISK & GAP analysis on the current Network Architecture following Standards / Best Practices
Review and QA network changes during planning phase
Plan and propose the mitigations on the identified RISKs & GAPs
Validate the scope & solution design for new network projects or enhancements
Publishing professional documentation as related to enterprise network project
Should be able to identify right resources needed for unknowns
Well versed with HLD, LLD, Proof of Concept area of works
Future looking, and customer coaching abilities to propose best practices, designs, solutions etc.