Network Architect
- Brillio
- 3 - 8 years
- Bengaluru
- 8 months ago
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Job Description
Role & responsibilities:
Network Engineering & Architecture scope:
Exp level:L1 3 to 4 Years
Exp level: L2 5 to 7 Years
Exp level: L3 8 to 12 Years
1. Network Design and Architecture
- Designing network infrastructures for optimal performance, scalability, and redundancy. This includes LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, and cloud networking.
- Topological Design: Expertise in designing network topologies (star, mesh, hybrid, etc.) and determining how devices communicate with each other.
- Network Segmentation: Understanding of how to segment networks using VLANs, subnets, firewalls, and other segmentation techniques.
- Redundancy and Fault Tolerance: Design networks that provide redundancy using technologies like HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, and utilizing multiple ISPs, routers, or paths for network fault tolerance.
2. Routing and Switching
- In-depth knowledge of routing protocols for managing the path that network traffic takes across multiple devices.
- Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switching: Configuring advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching technologies using Aruba switches and integrating with other devices on the network.
- Advanced Switching Techniques: Familiarity with technologies such as MPLS, VPLS, EtherChannel, and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP).
3. Network Security
- Firewall Configuration: Proficiency in designing and implementing firewalls (both hardware and software) and Palo Alto security appliances.
- Palo Alto Panorama: Proficiency in Panorama, Palo Altos centralized management system to configure, monitor, and report on multiple Palo Alto devices.
- VPN Technologies: Knowledge of IPsec, SSL VPNs, and site-to-site VPNs for secure remote access and site connectivity.
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS): Experience with setting up systems like IDS/IPS to monitor and protect networks from malicious traffic.
- Zero Trust Architecture: Implementing modern security models that assume no implicit trust, ensuring rigorous verification at every stage of access and communication.
4. Wireless Networking
- Wi-Fi Design and Optimization: Strong understanding of Wi-Fi planning and design for large-scale networks using Aruba's wireless access points. This includes expertise in 802.11 standards (Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6), RF planning, and site surveys.
- Wi-Fi Security: Implementing Wi-Fi security protocols like WPA3, 802.1X authentication.
5. Cloud Networking and Hybrid Solutions
- Cloud Networking: Experience with cloud providers like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, and how to integrate them with on-premises networks using technologies like SD-WAN, VPC Peering, and Hybrid Cloud Networks.
- Cloud-Managed Networks: Proficiency with cloud-based network management tools like Meraki or Aruba Central.
- Multi-Cloud Connectivity: Designing architectures to connect multiple cloud environments and on-premises infrastructure efficiently.
- Experience with deploying Aryaka SD-WAN solutions, including configuring Aryaka devices, Cloud-First WAN connections, and Internet and MPLS backhauling.
6. Performance Optimization and Traffic Management
- Quality of Service (QoS): Experience in applying QoS policies to prioritize critical traffic (e.g., VoIP, video streaming).
- Bandwidth Management: Understanding and configuring techniques for managing bandwidth, such as traffic shaping and rate-limiting.
- Latency and Jitter Management: Ensuring network latency and jitter are minimized, especially for time-sensitive applications.
7. Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting
- Expertise in network monitoring tools like Wireshark, SolarWinds, Logic Monitor, PRTG Network Monitor, and Nagios to track network performance, diagnose issues, and optimize the network.
- Knowledge of SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) and how it can be used to gather data and manage network devices.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues across various layers of the network stack (physical, data link, network, transport, etc.).
8. Virtualization and SDN (Software-Defined Networking)
- SDN: Experience in designing and managing software-defined networks, allowing centralized control and automation of network configuration.
- Network Function Virtualization (NFV): Understanding the use of virtualized network functions instead of traditional hardware-based appliances for cost-efficiency and scalability.
- Network Virtualization: Knowledge of creating virtual networks, such as in VMware NSX or Microsoft Hyper-V, and network overlays (VXLAN).
9. Automation and Scripting
- Network Automation: Familiarity with automation tools to automate configuration tasks, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- PDQ: Familiarity with PDQ Inventory scan
- Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP): Implementing ZTP for automatic deployment and configuration of Aruba devices without manual intervention
10. Data Center Networking
- Knowledge of data center networks (both physical and virtual).
- Data Center Automation: Understanding of tools like VMware NSX to automate network provisioning and management in a data center.
- Expertise in load balancing techniques and deploying hardware/software load balancers for high availability.
- Designing disaster recovery (DR) solutions that ensure business continuity in case of network failures.
- Implementing high availability (HA) solutions, including redundant links, automatic failover, and load balancing to ensure minimal downtime.
11. IP Addressing and Subnetting Basic of networking
- Deep understanding of IP addressing (IPv4, IPv6), subnetting, and address planning.
- Proficiency with Network Address Translation (NAT) and Private/Public IP management.
12. Aruba Product Knowledge
- Aruba Wireless Solutions: Expertise in Aruba's wireless networking offerings, including Aruba Access Points (APs), Aruba Controllers, and Aruba Instant On solutions for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
- Aruba Switches: In-depth knowledge of Aruba's wired network switches, including the Aruba CX series for campus, branch, and data center networks.
- Aruba Central: Understanding of Aruba Central, a cloud-based network management platform that provides centralized monitoring, configuration, and analytics for Aruba network devices.
- Aruba SD-WAN: Expertise in Aruba EdgeConnect for SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Networking) solutions, enabling secure, scalable, and cost-effective WANs.
13. Documentation and Compliance
- Ability to create network diagrams, documentation, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for network infrastructure.
- Familiarity with industry standards and compliance regulations (e.g., HIPAA, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001) for network security and design.
14. Emerging Technologies
- Knowledge of 5G networking, IoT, and Edge Computing networks and how these new technologies can be integrated into existing infrastructure.
15. Soft Skills
- Project Management: The ability to oversee and manage network projects, ensuring that designs are implemented on time and within budget.
- Communication: Strong communication skills to explain complex network concepts to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate with teams across departments.
- Problem-Solving: Being able to identify network problems, analyze causes, and quickly implement effective solutions.
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & ConsultingFunctional Area / Department: Engineering - Hardware & NetworksRole Category: IT NetworkRole: Network ArchitectEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: BrillioLocation(s): Bengaluru+ View Contact
Keyskills: Network Design Network Architecture Wireless Automation Sdwan Wireless Networking Routing Security Aruba Wireless Switching Aruba Switch Firewall
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