· 6+ years of extensive hands-on experience in managing/troubleshooting Cisco/Juniper enterprise level data network infrastructure. Total experience could be 8 – 10 years
· 8+ years of experience and expert knowledge in enterprise-level networking with knowledge in TCP/IP, Routing Protocols (OSPF and BGPv4, etc) on Cisco Catalyst switches, specific knowledge of BGP, OSPF and IP protocols in an MPLS Environment
Preferred Qualifications:
· CCNP certification
· Extensive hands-on experience in managing/troubleshooting Cisco/Juniper enterprise level data network infrastructure
· Advance knowledge on Routing, Layer 3 Switching, IP Addressing, WAN protocols, redundancy protocols, MPLS, VPNs
· Expert knowledge in enterprise-level networking with knowledge in TCP/IP, Routing Protocols (OSPF and BGPv4, etc) on Cisco Catalyst switches, specific knowledge of BGP, OSPF and IP protocols in an MPLS Environment
· Exposure to Multi vendor environment. Ready to explore new technologies and vendors
· Experience working on CoS, QoS, WRED and related quality of service parameters
· Good understanding of high availability fundamentals (HSRP and VRRP)
· Hands-on experience of LAN switching technologies: STP, Trunking, Ether channel
· Knowledge of VPN technologies and IPSec and GRE protocols
· Understanding of network protocols like FTP, TFTP, NTP, SNMP, DNS, DHCP
· Exposure to Multicast environment and knowledge of multicast protocols (IGMP, PIM)
· Previous experience or aptitude to be successful in a Network Administration and Operations capacity
Role Summary and Key Responsibilities :
· Build and test Network Lab environment in-line network design specifications or as replication of client live environment to test as to what that can be used to specify supporting Network topology
· Provide Technical brief, detailed report and advice to the Operations, Engineering team and Management based on outcome of testing conducted in lab environment.
· Technical testing for client’s mobile initiatives, including strategy and concept requirements and technical specifications
· Work closely with architecture team to test Identified/defined future changes/enhancements of network design to accommodate future capacity & scalability requirements by client
· Act as an adviser for network installation / deployment to the team
· Provide technical direction to solve customer business problems
· Work with the service provider/ vendor to test data network service, hardware and software
· Provide Tier 3/ advanced operational support and incident resolution for network technology issues
· Maintain detailed technical knowledge on Network technologies across vendors and technologies
· Contribution to define technical integrity and capacity management of systems
· Focus on innovation & continued improvement in quality of the technology services
· Demonstrate ability to take ownership, be accountable for testing of Network solutions
Key Responsibilities:
· Responsible for providing infrastructure analysis and design services through testing the design and solution in Network LAB environment
· Conduct critical analysis of technology and associated operational methodologies, with a view to recommending designs/configurations based on test/research that will improve service and prevent unforeseen operational issues
· Ensure technical architectures and solutions validated in Network LAB
· Takes responsibility to lead testing for new solution designs; interface with architects/solution design managers/project managers/clients as needed
· Review new solutions, designs; maintain a technology testing / research roadmap in-line with architecture road-map
· Significantly contribute to problem management - diagnosis, root-cause elimination activity and permanent resolution of complex incidents
· Conduct technical feasibility analyses for projects
· Establish, explain, and validate the solution testing criteria for projects
· Contribute to design services in the area of technology solutions
· Transfer knowledge and support technical project staff
· Participate in resolution of chronic / critical issues.