Job Overview :
We are seeking a highly experienced and technically profound L3 Network Architect to join our team.
The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in network infrastructure, responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing complex, highly available, and secure network solutions.
You will provide advanced technical leadership, troubleshoot critical issues, and drive strategic initiatives to ensure our network architecture supports current and future business demands with exceptional performance and :
- Design, develop, and implement complex network architectures for enterprise-level environments, focusing on scalability, redundancy, and security.
- Provide L3 expert-level support for critical network incidents, performing advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for highly complex network issues across various technologies.
- Lead the evaluation, selection, and integration of new network technologies, hardware, and software solutions to enhance network capabilities and efficiency.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including architectural diagrams, design specifications, standard operating procedures, and configuration guides.
- Ensure network solutions adhere to security best practices, compliance standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including security, cloud, operations, and application development, to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of network
services.
Drive network automation initiatives, leveraging scripting and orchestration tools to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual toil.Conduct network performance tuning and optimization, identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions to ensure high availability and low latency.Participate in capacity planning and forecasting to ensure the network infrastructure can scale to meet future business growth and demands.Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior network engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.Manage vendor relationships for network hardware, software, and services, ensuring optimal support and technology roadmaps.Lead disaster recovery planning and testing for network infrastructure to ensure business :10+ years of extensive experience in network engineering and architecture, with a significant portion in an L3 or expert-level role.Deep expertise in routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and switching technologies (VLANs, Spanning Tree, EtherChannel).Strong experience with firewall technologies (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet) and networksecurity concepts (VPNs, IPS / IDS).
Proven experience with load balancing solutions ( F5, A10) and DNS management.Solid understanding of cloud networking concepts in major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure,GCP).
Experience with Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function VirtualizationNFV).
Proficiency in network monitoring and management tools.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a methodical approach to complex issueresolution.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complextechnical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Relevant industry certifications (CCIE, JNCIE-SP / ENT, CCNP, CISSP) are highly preferred.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related fieldorequivalent practical experience
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