Network Architect

CURRENTLY HIRING a Network Architect

Duties:

• Design and architect the overall solution design
• Design the specifications of solutions
• Support the creation of the budget assistance for all initiatives
• Co-ordinate with vendors on solution design and impact on existing estate
• Responsible for redesigning the existing solution
• Plan for and design estate upgrades and technology shrinkage
• Assist in evaluating and selecting appropriate software or hardware and suggest integration methods
• Ensure that the organization security policies and guidelines are aligned with all designed solutions
• Design ICT networking solutions in complex and sensitive environments.

Required:

• Must have minimum 10+ of overall experience, with minimum 5+ years as a network architect
• Expert level experience and knowledge with design and implementation of large enterprise Data Center, WAN, DMZ and Internet network segments
• Extensive experience with designing and implementing IP network service architectures, public, private, hybrid network and network as a service (virtual networks)
• Deep technical knowledge of Data Center L2/L3 technologies, network services, storage networking, automation and orchestration
• Mus have in depth knowledge of Cisco Nexus and Catalyst switches, ASR1k and ISR routers, F5 and Citrix NetScaler Load Balancers
• Must have experience in dealing with vendors
• Must experience in designing and implementing Data Centers and Disaster Recovery Data Centers
• Must have strong technical presentation skills
• Must have TOGAF
• Must have CCIE R&S
• DR Architect and Design Certification I.e. cisco, EMC, Dell etc.