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As a Network Consultant you will be responsible for providing high-level network consulting services, analysing complex network requirements, and recommending suitable solutions to our clients.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with clients to understand their business objectives, technical requirements, and network architecture needs.
Conduct thorough audits and assessments of existing network infrastructure, identifying areas for improvement and potential risks.
Design customized network solutions that align with client requirements, industry best practices, and technology trends.
Create detailed network design documents, including diagrams, configurations, and migration plans.
Oversee the implementation and configuration of network solutions, ensuring successful deployment within defined timelines.
Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting expertise to resolve complex network issues.
Conduct network performance analysis, monitoring, and capacity planning to optimize network performance and scalability.
Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends related to modern networks, and make recommendations to enhance the network infrastructure.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, engineers, and system administrators, to ensure successful project delivery.
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior network engineers and technicians.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
6-8 years of experience in network consulting, design, and implementation, preferably in a client-facing role.
Must possess a strong knowledge in basic network fundamentals, including concepts such as OSI & TCP/IP model, subnetting, Layer-2 and Layer-3 technologies, etc
Proficient in network protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP, DNS, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VLANs, VPNs, and firewalls.
Hands-on experience with network equipment from leading vendors, such as Cisco, Juniper, Arista, etc.
Proficient in security elements such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, etc.
Strong expertise in modern network technologies, including but not limited to SD-WAN, virtualization, cloud networking, software-defined networking (SDN), and network automation.
Expertise on Ansible for seamless automation of IP network configurations, optimizing the deployment and management of networking infrastructure.
Expertise on Terraform to define and provision IP network resources, ensuring consistent and scalable network architectures.
Proficient in cloud networking technologies and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE).
Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools, such as Wireshark, SolarWinds, ThousandEyes, LiveNX etc.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex network requirements and propose effective solutions.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively presenting technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Industry certifications from vendors like Cisco, Juniper, Zscaler, Palo Alto, Fortinet etc. are highly desirable.

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