Role Summary
• Lead the design and architecture of network systems to ensure they meet scalability, performance, and security requirements.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee the implementation of network systems projects.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure successful delivery.
• Ensure systems are installed, configured, and tested according to specifications and best practices.
• Ensure network systems adhere to security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to procure network systems components and services.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure quality and cost-effective solutions.
• Develop contingency plans and response strategies to minimize disruptions and ensure business continuity.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of network systems architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Ability to manage and deliver network requirements promptly and efficiently, both during events and non-event periods.
• Able to work under pressure and respond to urgent requirements around the clock.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including IT operations, security, and application development.
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in creating accurate and accessible documentation for projects and procedures.
• Ability to negotiate with vendors and resolve conflicts to achieve project success.
• Communicate project status, issues, and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Essential skills for drafting comprehensive and effective RFPs, RFQs, and similar documents that facilitate successful vendor selection and project execution.
• Capable of leading and providing guidance to the team to resolve complex network infrastructure problems.
• Capable to resolve issues escalated internally.
Qualification
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, Telecommunication or a related field.
• Significant experience in network infrastructure management, typically 12 years or more, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Relevant certifications such as CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) is mandatory.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is plus.
• Knowledge in Routing & Switching: FabricPath, vPC, Clustering, OSPF, ISIS, BGP, MP-BGP etc.
• MPLS skills: LDP, L3VPN, L2VPN, VPLS, AToM, CsC, Inter-AS, MPLS-TE, FRR.
• VPN (IPSec, DMVPN, GRE, GETVPN), Multicast, QoS, IPv6.
• Skills in Data Center Technologies like Virtualization, multi-tenancy, Multi POD, Spine & Leaf, SDN, SDDC etc.
• Emerging Technologies: Cloud, SDWAN, SDN, NSX, NFV
• Network monitoring tools, Network Automation and coding.
• Wireless and Mobility skills like 802.11, Wireless controller, RF, Anchor, SSID, wireless security, tunneling, encryption.
• DDI: IP management systems, DHCP, DNS, DNS security
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