Description

Design and manage scalable cloud and data center architectures, defining network policies for containerized environments.

Responsibilities

• Design L2/L3 switching architectures and external fabric connectivity, including Spine-Leaf topologies.
• Manage enterprise-class routers, switches, firewalls, and F5 LTM/GTM devices.
• Configure and deploy Cisco Nexus/Catalyst product lines and act as SME for Cisco ACI.
• Define network policies for OpenShift and Kubernetes clusters, managing CNI plugins and containerized networking.
• Conduct network assessments, documenting findings and presenting recommendations.

Required Skills

• 12+ years of experience in cloud and data center design.
• Advanced understanding of BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, vPC, VXLAN, MPLS, ECMP, and Fabric Path.
• Expertise in containerized networking and CNI plugins including Multus, Calico, IPVLAN, DANM, SR-IOV, and Kube-OVN.
• Deep knowledge of network security protocols, L2VPN, L3VPN, IDS/IPS, and DDoS mitigation.
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience with Cisco Nexus N9K and Spine-Leaf architecture.
• Proficiency in Cisco ACI components: Tenants, ANP, EPG, Contracts, Subjects, and Filters.
• Solid understanding of network virtualization and OpenShift SDN.
• Strong knowledge of DDI (DNS, DHCP) and IP Address Management (IPAM).

Preferred Skills

• CCNP or CCIE certifications.
• Automation and scripting using Python, Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Experience with SD-WAN deployment and L4-L7 load balancing.

Key Skills

Education

Any Graduate