Senior Network Architect - SDWAN

Job Description :

Role : Sr. Network Architect SDWAN

Design Expertise :

- Expertise in Global WAN network design and implementation on SDWAN technologies on Fortinet.

- Expertise in BAU Network configuration and management.

- Experience in designing integrated WAN and SDWAN solution for big WAN transformation projects.

- Expertise in planning and designing WAN transformation and migration methods.

- Design, Solution, Build and Deployment Experience on below Advanced technologies :

1. BGP and MPLS.

2. VPN technologies IPsec, DMVPN etc.

3. Routing protocols OSPF, EIGRP, ISIS etc.

4. Multicast technologies.

5. SDWAN technologies Fortinet.

- Expertise in preparing high quality HLD and LLD design documents.

- Identifying cross functional dependencies.

- Experience in sequencing the activities, scheduling the tasks and preparing project plan.

- Experience in planning and conducting vigorous WAN network tests and generating a detailed test reports.

Technical Expertise :

- Strong knowledge and expertise in developing a Global WAN solution.

- Strong knowledge and expertise in developing SDWAN solution.

- Design and implementation of NNI solution in multi-service providers environment.

- Good knowledge on public cloud connectivity Cloud exchange, Direct connect, Express route to Public Cloud provides.

- Strong knowledge and expertise in developing a datacenter solution using Microsoft AZURE.

- Expertise in Implementing and troubleshooting WAN Optimizers.

- Good knowledge in Security environment, such as Firewalls, Proxy servers, SSL offloading, VPNs etc.

- Detailed knowledge in implementing essential services for DC, such as DNS/DHCP/NTP and IPAM.

- Good knowledge in WAN, MPLS and Internet technologies.

- Good knowledge in cloud (Public, private and hybrid).

Consulting Expertise :

- Consulting and understanding holistic WAN requirements with presales.

- Conducting project kick off meetings and engaging in detailed technical discussions.

- Network strategy and consultancy services.

- Assessment and providing Recommendation reports.

- Provide network design services which meet and exceed the needs of customer.

- Propose and Validate BoM for Network Infrastructure solutions.

- Preparing Scope of Work and Project Plans for the Solution.

- Closely work with Project Managers and customer technical authority and ensure smooth delivery of project deliverables.

- Working with 3rd party hardware and Telco suppliers to ensure delivery expectations are met and issues escalated accordingly.

- Escalating overall none delivery issues in timely and structured manner as required.

- Providing Technical support to multiple services and other team member.

- Working as part of a project in a demanding environment where team work is key to delivering and meeting client commitments.

- Complete varied complex/non-standard tasks and may coordinate/oversee work of others.

- Understand customer requirements, translating them into refined and detailed specification documents.

- Provide resolution to project or customer issues, following proper escalation procedures, in a timely fashion.

- Create project documentation and procedures.

- To lead the project implementation phase and be responsible for delivery of projects on time and on budget.

Troubleshooting Expertise :

- Strategic problem solving skills.

- Systematic troubleshooting skills.

- Deep dive in to detailed analysis with high degree of technical knowledge to solve complex technical problems.

- Over all trouble shooting skills including, Compute/Virtualization, Network, Security and DDNI.

- Troubleshooting and repairing network issues, as well as developing, applying and enforcing best practices and policies.

- Effectively communicating details complex problems to various teams and members.

Communication :

- Excellent written and verbal communication.

- Experience in preparing Solution documents and presentations.

- Conducting brainstorming sessions to resolve complex issues with the team.

- Presenting solutions to the customers effectively.