Roles and Responsibilities: :Network Architecture & Design:

- Architect, design, and implement scalable and highly available network topologies on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
- Design Virtual Cloud Networks (VCN), subnets, gateways, route tables, security lists, and Network Security Groups (NSGs) as per best practices.
- Plan and implement Hub-and-Spoke and other advanced network architectures for multi-region and multi-tenancy OCI environments.
- Design and manage OCI Load Balancers (Public and Private) including Layer 4 and Layer 7 configurations.
- Architect solutions for OCI Network Firewall, WAF, and DDoS protection.

Hybrid Connectivity

- Design and implement hybrid connectivity solutions using OCI FastConnect and Site-to-Site VPN (IPSec).
- Manage BGP routing configurations for FastConnect and peering setups.
- Configure and maintain OCI Dynamic Routing Gateways (DRG) for inter-VCN and on-premises connectivity.
- Troubleshoot and optimize WAN, MPLS, and SD-WAN integrations with OCI.

Network

Security & Governance:
- Implement and manage network security policies using Security Lists, NSGs, OCI Network Firewall, and WAF.
- Conduct network security assessments and ensure compliance with industry standards (CIS, NIST, ISO 27001).
- Monitor network traffic and analyze flow logs using OCI VCN Flow Logs and third-party SIEM tools.
- Implement Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) principles on OCI. Performance & Optimization:
- Monitor network performance metrics and resolve bottlenecks proactively.
- Optimize OCI network configurations for latency, throughput, and cost.
- Conduct capacity planning for network bandwidth and connectivity.
- Leverage OCI Network Path Analyzer and Network Visualizer for diagnostics. Operations & Support:
- Provide Level 3 support for network incidents and escalations.
- Develop and maintain network runbooks, SOPs, and architecture documentation.
- Participate in change management and release planning for network changes.
- Coordinate with Oracle support for network-related service requests and critical issue resolution.
- Perform regular network audits and vulnerability assessments. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:
- Work closely with cloud architects, security engineers, and application teams to ensure network requirements are met.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers.
- Engage with clients and stakeholders to gather requirements and present network design proposals.




- Participate in pre-sales activities and proof-of-concept (PoC) engagements. ================================================================================ 3. PRIMARY SKILLSETS ================================================================================ Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Networking:
- Solid expertise in OCI VCN, Subnets, Route Tables, Internet Gateway, NAT Gateway, Service Gateway, Local Peering Gateway (LPG), Remote Peering Connection (RPC).
- Hands-on experience with OCI Dynamic Routing Gateway (DRG v2).
- Proficiency in OCI FastConnect, IPSec VPN, and BGP routing.
- Experience with OCI Load Balancer, Network Load Balancer, and Application Load Balancer.
- Expertise in OCI Network Firewall and Web Application Firewall (WAF).
- Knowledge of OCI DNS (Private and Public), Traffic Management, and Email Delivery services.
- Experience with OCI Network Path Analyzer, Network Visualizer, and VCN Flow Logs.

Networking Fundamentals

- Deep understanding of TCP/IP, OSI model, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP), switching, and VLAN configurations.
- Strong knowledge of network security concepts including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN, NAT, ACLs, and Zero Trust.
- Experience with IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, subnetting, and CIDR.
- Proficiency in network monitoring tools (Wireshark, tcpdump, Nagios, Zabbix, or equivalent). Cloud & Hybrid Networking:
- Experience in hybrid cloud network design and implementation.
- Knowledge of SD-WAN, MPLS, and WAN optimization technologies.
- Familiarity with multi-cloud networking (AWS, Azure, OCI interconnects). Automation & Infrastructure as Code:
- Hands-on experience with Terraform for OCI network provisioning.
- Familiarity with OCI CLI and OCI SDKs for network automation.
- Basic scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for network tasks. ================================================================================ 4. SECONDARY SKILLSETS ================================================================================ - Experience with CDN services and OCI Edge Services.




- Exposure to Kubernetes networking (OKE - Oracle Kubernetes Engine).
- Knowledge of OCI Observability and Monitoring services.
- Understanding of OCI Identity and Access Management (IAM) as it relates to network resource governance.
- Familiarity with ITIL processes and service management frameworks.
- Experience with network compliance frameworks (PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2).
- Basic knowledge of Linux/Unix and Windows server networking.
- Exposure to cloud cost optimization strategies for networking workloads.
- Understanding of microservices architecture and API Gateway networking.
- Experience with Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) network configurations. ================================================================================ 5.

CERTIFICATIONS ================================================================================ Mandatory / Preferred Certifications:

- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2024/25 Certified Networking Professional (OCI Networking Professional) - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2024/25 Foundations Associate (OCI Foundations Associate) Additional Preferred Certifications:
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2024/25 Architect Associate / OCI Architect Professional - Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) - Enterprise or Security - Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) - Enterprise Infrastructure or Security (Highly Desirable) - AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty (Good to Have) - Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (Good to Have) - Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (Good to Have) - CompTIA Network+ or CompTIA Security+

: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced OCI Network Specialist with 7 to 11 years of expertise in designing, implementing, and managing complex network infrastructures on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on experience with OCI networking services, hybrid cloud connectivity, and enterprise-grade network security practices. The OCI Network Specialist will be responsible for architecting robust and scalable network solutions on OCI, ensuring high availability, security, and performance across cloud and on-premises environments.

This role requires close collaboration with cloud architects, security teams, DevOps engineers, and infrastructure teams to deliver end-to-end networking solutions aligned with organizational and client objectives.

📌 OCI Network Architect (Hyderabad)
🏢 ValueLabs
📍 Hyderabad