Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Architect to design, implement, and manage advanced networking solutions and virtualization technologies. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Cisco ACI and VMware NSX, enabling them to drive secure, scalable, and efficient network solutions in hybrid and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and maintain Cisco ACI-based infrastructure, ensuring optimized network performance and security.
• Leverage VMware NSX for software-defined networking (SDN) and network virtualization to support multi-cloud environments.
• Perform regular monitoring and maintenance of network systems, ensuring high availability and minimal downtime.
• Automate network and system processes to streamline operations and reduce manual efforts.
• Work closely with cloud architects, system administrators, and security teams to integrate networking solutions with business applications.
• Implement and enforce robust security practices, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and proactively mitigate risks.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Extensive hands-on experience with Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure), including policy-based network automation and micro-segmentation.
• Expertise in VMware NSX , including NSX-T or NSX-V, for SDN and network virtualization.
• Strong knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) to manage infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Proficiency in hybrid cloud networking, integrating public cloud providers like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong understanding of network security concepts, such as VPNs, NAC, and DDoS mitigation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as Cisco CCNP/CCIE , VMware VCP-NV , or related credentials.
• Experience with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes and their integration with network virtualization.
• Knowledge of SD-WAN solutions and their deployment in enterprise environments.