Network Architect

KBC Technologies Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a network design specialist to enhance their datacenter capabilities. The role involves designing and configuring advanced network solutions, particularly utilizing SDN technologies like Cisco ACI and VMware NSX. Candidates should possess expertise in disaster recovery solutions and be skilled in preparing high-level design documents. This position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Expertise in datacenter network design and implementation on SDN technologies.
• Experience in designing integrated SDN solutions with orchestration tools.
• Ability to prepare high-quality HLD and LLD design documents.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure DNAC fabric and network access control policies.
• Manage network devices for authentication and authorization.
• Plan and conduct rigorous data center network tests.

Skills

Network Design

SDN Technologies

Cisco ACI

VMware NSX

Load Balancing

Disaster Recovery Solutions

DNS/DHCP/IPAM

Job description

1. Designing and configuring the DNAC fabric

2. Configuring network access control policies using Cisco ISE

3. Configuring ISE for Guest Wireless

4. Configuring and managing network devices, such as switches, routers, and wireless access points, to integrate with ISE for authentication and authorization

Expertise in datacenter network design and implementation on SDN technologies, e.g., Cisco ACI and NSX solutions.

Experience in designing integrated SDN solutions to work with orchestration tools.

Expertise in planning and designing data center transformation and migration methods.

Design, solution, build, and deployment experience in the following advanced technologies:

• Hierarchical/Extended datacenter networks
• Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions (Logical Data Center networks)
• Cisco ACI
• VMware NSX
• Load balancing (F5, Citrix NetScaler, Cisco ACE)
• WAN optimization (Riverbed and Cisco)
• DNS/DHCP/IPAM (InfoBlock)
• Proxy solutions
• Preparing high-quality HLD and LLD design documents
• Identifying cross-functional dependencies
• Sequencing activities, scheduling tasks, and preparing project plans
• Planning and conducting rigorous data center network tests and generating detailed test reports