What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Architect position at Infojini?
Mandatory Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 7 years of proven experience in enterprise network engineering, including design, implementation, and troubleshooting of large-scale, multi-site network infrastructures.
• Certifications: CCNP Enterprise or Data Center (minimum). Active and valid at time of engagement.
• Network Proficiency: Demonstrated hands-on experience with switches, routers, firewalls, wireless LAN controllers, and Cisco DNA/Catalyst Center.
• Security: Working knowledge of firewall management (Palo Alto), IDS/IPS, NAC (Cisco ISE), and network segmentation best practices.
• Automation & Programmability: Experience with network automation using Python, Ansible, or Cisco DevNet tools.
• Cloud Networking: Familiarity with SD-WAN and at least one major cloud networking platform (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Project & Change Management: Experience executing multi-site network projects, including go-live planning, cutover activities, and post-deployment support. ITIL awareness preferred.
• Communication & Documentation: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce technical documentation and present to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Network Design & Implementation: Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network systems across sites, including switches, routers, firewalls, wireless LAN, DNS, and DHCP. Gather requirements, create architecture designs, and document all network deployments and modifications.
• Security & Compliance: Configure and manage firewalls (Palo Alto), IDS/IPS, and encryption technologies. Enforce security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards to safeguard against unauthorized access and data breaches.
• Monitoring & Optimization: Establish performance baselines, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to ensure maximum uptime and reliability. Regularly report network performance metrics to key stakeholders.
• Automation & Standardization: Leverage automation tools (Python, Ansible) to streamline device configuration, performance monitoring, and update deployments. Develop standardized templates for hardware selection and device configurations across all campuses.
• Project Execution: Partner with CIS and college teams to plan and execute network modernization activities. Lead go-live planning, readiness assessments, cutover activities, and post-deployment support.
• Vendor & ISP Coordination: Coordinate with Cisco TAC, hardware vendors, and ISPs to support procurement, troubleshooting, and service delivery across all campus locations.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the primary liaison between campus stakeholders and CIS leadership. Translate business requirements into technical solutions and collaborate with project managers and CIS SMEs on project planning.
• Knowledge Transfer & Mentoring: Mentor campus engineers, conduct structured knowledge transfer sessions, and produce comprehensive documentation, including manuals, configuration guides, and operational procedures.
• Collaboration: Work closely with network operations, systems administration, security, and application development teams to ensure cohesive IT infrastructure delivery.
• Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation of system designs, configurations, and operational to support ongoing campus infrastructure management.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 7 years of proven experience in enterprise network engineering, including design, implementation, and troubleshooting of large-scale, multi-site network infrastructures.
• Certifications: CCNP Enterprise or Data Center (minimum). Active and valid at time of engagement.
• Network Proficiency: Demonstrated hands-on experience with switches, routers, firewalls, wireless LAN controllers, and Cisco DNA/Catalyst Center.
• Security: Working knowledge of firewall management (Palo Alto), IDS/IPS, NAC (Cisco ISE), and network segmentation best practices.
• Automation & Programmability: Experience with network automation using Python, Ansible, or Cisco DevNet tools.
• Cloud Networking: Familiarity with SD-WAN and at least one major cloud networking platform (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Project & Change Management: Experience executing multi-site network projects, including go-live planning, cutover activities, and post-deployment support. ITIL awareness preferred.
• Communication & Documentation: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce technical documentation and present to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Network Design & Implementation: Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network systems across sites, including switches, routers, firewalls, wireless LAN, DNS, and DHCP. Gather requirements, create architecture designs, and document all network deployments and modifications.
• Security & Compliance: Configure and manage firewalls (Palo Alto), IDS/IPS, and encryption technologies. Enforce security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards to safeguard against unauthorized access and data breaches.
• Monitoring & Optimization: Establish performance baselines, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to ensure maximum uptime and reliability. Regularly report network performance metrics to key stakeholders.
• Automation & Standardization: Leverage automation tools (Python, Ansible) to streamline device configuration, performance monitoring, and update deployments. Develop standardized templates for hardware selection and device configurations across all campuses.
• Project Execution: Partner with CIS and college teams to plan and execute network modernization activities. Lead go-live planning, readiness assessments, cutover activities, and post-deployment support.
• Vendor & ISP Coordination: Coordinate with Cisco TAC, hardware vendors, and ISPs to support procurement, troubleshooting, and service delivery across all campus locations.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the primary liaison between campus stakeholders and CIS leadership. Translate business requirements into technical solutions and collaborate with project managers and CIS SMEs on project planning.
• Knowledge Transfer & Mentoring: Mentor campus engineers, conduct structured knowledge transfer sessions, and produce comprehensive documentation, including manuals, configuration guides, and operational procedures.
• Collaboration: Work closely with network operations, systems administration, security, and application development teams to ensure cohesive IT infrastructure delivery.
• Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation of system designs, configurations, and operational to support ongoing campus infrastructure management.
Typical Software Used for Engagement:
• Solid understanding of network operating systems, including Cisco IOS, NX-OS, IOS-XR, and IOS-XE.
• In-depth knowledge of various network protocols, including EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, STP, IPSec, VLAN, VXLAN, SNMP, and Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI).
Typical Hardware Used for Engagement:
• Cisco Catalyst 9000 series switches
• Cisco Nexus 9K data center switches
• Cisco Meraki MX/MR/MS appliances
• Palo Alto firewall appliances
• Cisco ISE appliance
• Solid understanding of network operating systems, including Cisco IOS, NX-OS, IOS-XR, and IOS-XE.
• In-depth knowledge of various network protocols, including EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, STP, IPSec, VLAN, VXLAN, SNMP, and Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI).
Typical Hardware Used for Engagement:
• Cisco Catalyst 9000 series switches
• Cisco Nexus 9K data center switches
• Cisco Meraki MX/MR/MS appliances
• Palo Alto firewall appliances
• Cisco ISE appliance