Data Center Solutions Architect

• Design, deploy, configure, integrate and migrate multi-vendor networking equipment's such as Cisco, Juniper, Arista Core routers, LAN switches, NG Firewall, IPSec VPN and SSL VPN, etc.
• Ensure high availability, reliability, and optimal performance of network systems and services.
• Execute detailed test plans to check infrastructure and system functionalities and performance including network troubleshooting and network operational readiness validation.
• Provide project and vendor/partner management as needed.

• Must have at least 5 years of experience designing, deploying, and implementing enterprise level data center networks including core network migration.
• Deploying, Supporting, and Configuring Cisco and other networking routers and switches.
• Advanced skills in planning, designing and troubleshooting complex core data center network environments.
• Extensive knowledge into Data Center products and solutions (Nexus 9K/7K/5K/2K, Catalyst 6/4/3K, VPC, OTV, Cisco Fiber Interconnect, Cisco Unified Computing etc.), multi-vendor environments (Cisco, Arista, Dell etc.)

• Knowledge or experience with ACI, SDN, and NSX is a plus.
• Extensive experience on layer 2 protocols like VxLAN, EVPN, VDC, OTV, STP, VTP, Layer 2 VLAN, IGMP, EtherChannel, VSS/MLAG and 802.1Q trunking.
• Extensive experience on Layer 3 Technology, OSFP, BGP, EIGRP, QoS, VRF, HSRP/GLBP, NAC, VRF, MPLS, MP-BGP, BGP-EVPN and IP Multicast
• Understand WAN/LAN and transport technologies (Ethernet, Frame Relay, DMVPN and MPLS).
• Knowledge or experience with Security Technology, IPSEC VPN, SSL VPN, TACACS/Radius, NAT
• Foundation into server networking virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM, etc.)
• Knowledge or experience of F5 load balancing, Palo Alto technologies, Cisco UCS, or Cisco MDS is a plus.
• Cisco partner post sales consulting or implementation experience is a plus
• Able to conduct research into networking issues and products as required.
• Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong customer service orientation with proven analytical and problem-solving abilities

• A degree in Computer Science/Engineering or a related discipline

• Cisco Certified Internet Expert (CCIE) or equivalent experience.
• VMware VCP or any equal virtualization based technical certification is a plus

Last updated on Jun 25, 2021