Principal Network Engineer

Req ID: 384402

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Principal Network Engineer to join our team in Noida, Uttar Pradesh (IN-UP), India (IN).

Job Description –
Role Responsibilities:
•    Must have great experience on Routing & Switching & Wireless and Firewalls.
•    Responsible for the Cisco ACI network architecture component(s)
•    Must have Palo Alto Experience.
•    Understand and support Data Centre Networks utilizing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure and Nexus 9k platforms.
•     Contribute to the development and performance of a migration plan from traditional data centre network designs to Cisco ACI.
•     Integrate service appliances to Cisco ACI deployments to include Application Delivery Controllers and Firewalls.
•     G0od understanding of Inter and Intra Tenant traffic flows, contracts
•     Experience in L2 outs, L3 outs, VMM integration
•    Must be expert of routing, switching, wireless, LAN and WAN, i.e. L2 (Wireless IEEE 802.11 a, Ethernet, IEEE 802.1x std. STP, MSTP, RSTP, Dynamic VLAN, HSRP/VRRP.) / L3 (Routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, BGP.), NEXUS, SD-WAN
•    Ensuring all configurations are in compliance with network standards, reviewing log files, SD-WAN, LAN, WAN, NMS
•    Participate in the setup, deployment, maintenance, troubleshooting and documentation of enterprise-level, mission-critical, network infrastructure components
•    Looking to have strong knowledge of  SDWAN (Hands-on) and Wireless
•    Teaming with project managers, cross-functional technology and business teams to ensure successful projects
•    Owning and documenting escalated support tickets and service requests through resolution via ServiceNow
•    Adaptive, communication, presentation and leadership skills
•    Full understanding of WAN/LAN internetworking, protocol interoperability, network architecture development and requirements for testing / proof of concept
•    Knowledge of Wireless, Nexus, SD-WAN
•    Working knowledge of Networking products from Cisco, Dell & Extreme Networks
•    Skills and knowledge and adherence to ITIL & Change Management processes
•    Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
•    Strong customer service skills; interfaces with customers, end users, partners and associates
•    Additionally, the candidate must work well with the account team, to support wider Account support activities and participate in WBR , MBR and QBR reviews. Candidate should have a history of working unsupervised while achieving required goals.
•    Willing to work in 24X7 environment

Basic Required Qualifications:
•    10+ years of experience on managing LAN & WAN Infrastructures
•    10+ years’ experience on Routing & Switching, Riverbed & Wireless
•    10+ years of experience on Palo Alto
•    5+ years on experience on Cisco ACI

Highly Preferred Skills:
•    Preferred knowledge of VELO Cloud (Hands-on) and Wireless
•    Adaptive, communication, presentation, and leadership skills
•    Project experience for SDWAN Infra & Networking
•    Degree: Bachelors in Computer Science or equivalent work experience

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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