Senior Network Design & Architecture Specialist

N Consulting Global; Pune District; Vor Ort; INR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Network Design Specialist to architect and govern its enterprise network infrastructure. This pivotal role involves designing robust, scalable solutions and creating comprehensive High-Level and Low-Level designs. The successful candidate will have 8-15 years of experience in enterprise networking, strong hands-on expertise with multi-vendor hardware, and excellent problem-solving skills. This position offers the chance to mentor junior engineers while contributing to network automation initiatives. Located in Maharashtra, India, this role demands technical leadership and a strong commitment to best practices.

Qualifikationen

• 8-15 years of experience in enterprise networking roles.
• Proven experience in network architecture, design, and implementation.
• Expertise in High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation.

Aufgaben

• Lead design and development of network solutions across multiple platforms.
• Develop and maintain HLD and LLD documents.
• Evaluate and recommend new networking technologies and tools.
• Ensure network security and scalability through proper design configurations.

Kenntnisse

Network architecture

Routing and switching protocols

Network security

Collaboration with engineering teams

Data center technologies

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cisco hardware

Juniper hardware

Fortinet hardware

Visio

Lucidchart

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Design Specialist to architect, design, and govern our enterprise network infrastructure. This role is pivotal in translating business requirements into robust, scalable, and secure network solutions, documented through comprehensive High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of end-to-end network solutions across LAN, WAN, data center, cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), and security platforms.
• Develop and maintain detailed High-Level Design (HLD) documents and comprehensive Low-Level Design (LLD) documents.
• Support collaboration with network engineering and operations teams during implementation to align deployment with LLD specifications and architectural standards.
• Evaluate and recommend new networking technologies, tools, and processes, including SDN, SD-WAN, and NFV.
• Ensure network security, scalability, and high availability through proper design configurations, firewalls, and adherence to industry standards and security best practices.
• Provide expert (L3/L4) support for complex network issues and act as the design authority for major network changes and transformations.
• Contribute to network automation roadmaps and initiatives using scripting languages like Python or Ansible.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 8-15 years of experience in enterprise networking roles with proven experience in network architecture, design, and implementation.
• Strong hands-on experience with multi-vendor network hardware (Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, etc.) and routing/switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS).
• Experience with data center technologies (ACI, spine-leaf architecture) and network design topology creation.
• Expertise in HLD and LLD documentation and diagramming tools (Visio, Lucidchart).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, or JNCIE are highly preferred.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to stakeholders.

Soft Skills

Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to stakeholders.