The Network Solution Architect is expected to provide network consultancy, plan, design, implementation and support to help ACB maximize network availability and functionality to achieve our business goals.

Activities will include in-depth analysis, design (both for high and lower-level network solutions), deployment, support, and consultancy. The role holder needs to be very familiar with Cisco’s intend based networking technologies, including ACI, Software Defined-WAN and Software Defined Access solution. He/She needs to be working in a fast-paced, high-impact environment as a visible contributor delivering ACB’s commitments to our customers.

Responsibilities

As the Network Solution Architect, you will be responsible for:

To interpret and assess the business and technical requirements and identify suitable solution
To work with principle vendors, produce architectural network designs for largescale complex networks
To advise and build simulated networks in test labs to validate the design and solution
To lead the overall deployment of complex network
To provide input to estimated cost, timescale, resource skillset requirements with relevant stakeholders, internally and externally
To provide support and troubleshooting for the network infrastructure related incidents and problems while implementing the project
To work with the project/program manager and executes all phases of project delivery including plan, design, network staging, implementation, migration, testing, handover, etc
To provide advice, guidance and expertise to promote adoption of methods and tools and adherence to policies and standards
To support and promote the development and sharing of specialist knowledge within the organization

Requirements

As the Network Solution Architect, you are expected to have:

CCIE certifications in Enterprise, Data Centre or Security are highly preferred. Openstack, VCP, RedHat Certification is a plus
Understanding of Cisco Software Defined Access architecture and solution. Practical experience in design, test, implement of SDA and Wireless solutions
Understanding of Cisco SD-WAN architecture and solution. Practical experience in design, test, implement of SD-WAN solutions
Understanding of Data Center architectures, including virtualization, experience in planning, design & implementation of Data Center infrastructure.
Strong knowledge on DNAC, Wireless, ISE with hands on experience
Good Knowledge on SDN and NFV based solution, Service Orchestration.
Rich design and hands on experience on ACI technology with Multi-POD, Multi-Site
Hands on experience with Nexus Product Family (N9K, N7K, N5K, N2K), and Vxlan, DCI, OTV technologies, as well as Catalyst series switches (2960/3560/3750/4500/6500/6800, etc)
Familiar with the following technology: STP, HSRP, IGP/EGP routing protocols, MPLS, BGP, high availability, network/device security, netflow, QoS, IP SLA, network management.
Strong knowledge and experience on Java, Linux, Python, Virtualization, OpenStack, Kubernetes, Container.
Public / Private Cloud experience and knowledge is a plus
Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, Effective consulting and communication skills
Demonstrated industry awareness, especially in finance/banking sector
Excellent analytical, strategic conceptual thinking, strategic planning and execution skills