AHEAD
Senior Technical Consultant, Network Architect
PayCompetitive
LocationGurugram/Haryana
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: b335cad9-96a4-4b47-a52e-bdf6662c4a2a
- Possess a strong understanding of routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and IPsec for secure and efficient network communications.
- Demonstrate expert-level knowledge of networking technologies, WAN communications, and security concepts, including TCP/IP, QoS, MPLS, and IPSec.
- Participate in the deployment of complex solutions, create written deliverables, and conduct client workshops
- Ability to communicate and execute architecture strategy & approach in clear, concise, and understandable terms to client senior management and other client stakeholders
- Ability to implement design architecture objectives that align with client demand & business goals
- Receptive listening skills, with the ability to present ideas in a clear, concise fashion to technical and non-technical audiences
- Excellent situational leadership and timely decision-making skills
- Passionate about successful customer outcomes
- Ability to work effectively within all levels of an organization (internally & externally)
- Ability to work both individually and in a team environment
- Demonstrated ability to deliver multiple IT projects on time and within budget
- Ensure knowledge transfer to relevant client teams for smooth operation of deployed solutions
- Obtain and maintain certifications with associated qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of networking experience in enterprise environments, with focus on SD WAN technologies
- Deep hands-on technical knowledge and expertise in: Palo Prisma (and native) and Fortinet SD WAN. Silverpeak, Cisco Viptela, Versa, or Velocloud a plus.
- Deep expertise in route/switch architectures
- Strong sense of ownership, problem solver, sense of urgency and ability to be proactive in resolving challenges
- Palo Alto certification: PCNSE or PCNSC
- Cisco certification: CCNP or CCIE
- Fortinet certification – nice to have
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\nAbout the company
AHEAD partners with enterprise IT organizations to drive cloud adoption and acceleration.