Job DescriptionJob Description - Key Responsibilities:

NNetwork Architecture:

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- Design and develop the organization's overall network architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
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- Define and enforce network standards, policies, and procedures.
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nLeadership and Collaboration:

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- Lead a team of network architects, providing mentorship, guidance, and fostering a team-oriented environment.
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- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including security, operations, and applications, to align network strategies with business goals.
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nTechnology Evaluation and Adoption:

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- Stay abreast of emerging network technologies, evaluating their applicability to the organization's needs.
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- Drive the adoption of cutting-edge technologies that enhance network performance, security, and efficiency.
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- Drive the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, including Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco LAN & Wireless, Cisco DNAC, Cisco ISE, Cisco Firewalls, Zscaler, Palo Alto Firewall, and Juniper Junos switches & MIST access points, that enhance network performance, security, and efficiency.
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nSecurity and Compliance:

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- Develop and implement network security strategies, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and organizational policies.
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- Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
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nTroubleshooting and Support:

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- Act as a senior technical resource for complex network issues, providing guidance to the support and operations teams.
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- Collaborate with vendors to resolve critical network incidents.
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nCapacity Planning:

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- Conduct capacity planning to anticipate future network requirements and ensure optimal performance.
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- Evaluate and recommend hardware and software solutions to meet capacity needs.
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nDocumentation:

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- Maintain comprehensive documentation of network designs, configurations, and changes.
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- Provide training and knowledge transfer to team members.
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nQualifications andSkills:

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- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
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- Extensive experience (15+ years) in network architecture and design.
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- Industry certificationssuch as CCIE or equivalent.
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- Strong leadership and team management skills.
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- In-depth knowledge of networking protocols, Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco LAN & Wireless, Cisco DNAC, Cisco ISE, Cisco Firewalls, Juniper MIST Switches/Access points, Zscaler, Palo Alto Firewalls, security best practices, and emerging technologies.
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- Knowledge in Voice technologies (AudioCodes), Network Visibility (Gigamon, ORDR)
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- Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale, complex enterprise networks.
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- Excellent communicationand presentation skills.
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📌 Network Architect (Karnataka)
🏢 Microland
📍 Karnataka