Network Architect (31956)

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE AND WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

The selected candidate will develop and deliver service offerings for the IP Fabric and domain controller within the Data Center Fabric solution.

• Lead architecture discussions and requirements-gathering workshops with customers.
• Document, present, and deliver relevant design collateral, such as high-level designs (HLD), low-level designs (LLD), and test plans.
• Provide guidance on validated design best practices and architecture.
• Engage in the staging and network integration phases of customer projects.
• Consult with network deployment and integration teams on design questions and architectural guidelines.
• Work with Product Line Management, pre-sales, and support teams to gather feedback and meet customer expectations.

These responsibilities will be carried out specifically in customer contexts, involving direct participation in defining and executing customer projects.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

This role requires cross-domain knowledge, with a familiarity in Data Center networking and Cloud concepts expected.

• 8+ years of work experience in the IP Routing domain.
• Strong working-level knowledge of IP Networking and Routing protocols (OSPF, ISIS, BGP), QoS, L2 and L3 VPNs, EVPN, NAT, etc.
• Familiarity with Data Center Design principles.
• Knowledge of Cloud Computing concepts and platforms such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, AWS, and GCP.
• Experience in consulting and delivering professional services directly to external customers.
• Hands-on network integration and problem-solving skills.

Additional Skills Considered Valuable:

• Experience with Network Management & API concepts and protocols, such as NETCONF, YANG, REST, and gNMI.
• 3rd-party router expertise, including Cisco/Juniper product lines.
• Knowledge of public cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.