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Service designer with expertise on building NOC and transitioning

SD-WAN, LAN Operations, NOC Build, Operation lead. Define operation structure, policy and procedures based on analysis of the current LAN operations of branches and the maintenance model provided by Regional WAN Project

Everyone-Managerial skills -

Lead a team of network engineers

at least 5 years Experience managing people

Ability to support North America customers in a client facing role

Technical Skills-

Strong proven operational experience in routing and switching in a complex data center environment

Experience on Cisco (Catalyst/Nexus) Routers, Switch. BAU support. Experience on Load Balancer (Citrix Netscalar /F5).

Experience on Wireless (Aruba Preferred).

Experience on Cisco Meraki and Cisco UCS server.

Network Design and Implementation

Design and manage the rollout of critical network infrastructure (Cisco) to support the various infra component

(LAN/WAN), but not limited to, physical and virtual servers, middleware, storage systems, database, virtualization/cloud delivery models etc.

Evaluate Network architectures and technologies, LLD and HLD

Strong proven operational experience in network operations

including incident, change and problem management

Engage with management, user groups, and project stakeholders to understand the requirements.

Troubleshoot technically complex issues in the network environment and resolve them in minimal time

Understand the business objectives, needs and requirements, translate them into technical requirements.

Mentor and Groom network technology team members

Perform Capacity planning

Evaluate and recommend technologies and available vendor offerings for various business requirements.

Gather capacity and performance information and translate them to new design and upgrade/enhancement.

Participate as a key member on architecture related discussions to ensure technology decisions are aligning to data center business needs.

Certifications: CCNP, CCIE, CCSA, CCSE are preferred

Ability to interact with various levels of management, customers. This includes possessing a level of professionalism and business maturity

Ability to collaborate with various team, share relevant information, seek to convince others, know how to listen effectively and promote a team spirit

Creativity, problem solving and analytical skills to effectively translate technical issues into key activities and develop new methods and approaches to satisfy requirement. L1 Panel L2 Panel.

Experience: 8 to 15yrs

Location: Pan India

Notice Period: up to 30days

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Senior Principal Consultant – Network Engineer Routing and Switching

Responsibilities

• Network Design and Architecture:
• Design and implement robust network architectures to support current and future business requirements.
• Develop network diagrams, documentation, and specifications for network components.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical network requirements.
• Network Implementation and Deployment:
• Configure and deploy network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and VPN concentrators.
• Implement network security measures, including access control, encryption, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Deploy and manage network monitoring and management tools to ensure proactive network health and performance monitoring.
• Network Optimization and Performance Tuning:
• Identify performance bottlenecks and optimize network configurations to enhance efficiency and throughput.
• Conduct periodic network performance assessments and capacity planning exercises.
• Implement Quality of Service (QoS) policies to prioritize critical network traffic.
• Network Troubleshooting and Support:
• Provide escalated support for complex network issues and outages, including root cause analysis and resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot network-related problems impacting business operations.
• Implement and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity strategies for network infrastructure.
• Security and Compliance:
• Implement and enforce security policies, standards, and best practices to protect network assets from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, etc.
• Perform regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and remediate potential security risks.
• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of network configurations, procedures, and standards.
• Provide mentorship and knowledge transfer to junior network engineers and other IT staff.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in networking.

Qualifications we seek in you

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Professional certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Extensive experience (10+ years) in designing, deploying, and managing large-scale enterprise networks.
• Proficiency in network protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, VPNs, etc.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with network hardware, including Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, and other leading vendors.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications/ Skills

• Strong communicator – English in spoken and written form
• Advanced Certification: Cisco CCIE Data Center.
• Cloud Integration: Experience with integrating ACI with public clouds (AWS, Azure).
• DevOps Practices: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies as they relate to network automation.
• Project Management: Experience managing or leading network infrastructure projects.

Preferred candidate profile

Choosing GreatzedTec means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you'd like, where you'll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you'll be able to reimagine what's possible. Join us and help the world's leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.

You will be responsible for managing, configuring, and maintaining enterprise firewalls, including Fortinet, Palo Alto, Checkpoint, and Cisco ASA firewalls. Your role will involve designing, deploying, and managing enterprise firewalls such as Palo Alto Networks (PAN-OS, Panorama), Fortinet FortiGate (FortiOS, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer). Additionally, you will design and implement secure network architectures comprising firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and segmentation.Good understanding of SIEM tools, IAM - access management ,Dataencryption(Rest and intransit),Implement DLP Solutions for dataloss protection in BPO environment.

A strong understanding of network hardware, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), firewall configuration, VPNs, and LAN/WAN technologies is essential for this role. You will also deploy and support F5 Load Balancers for application delivery and high availability, ensuring network security best practices and compliance with organizational policies. Conducting firewall audits, log analysis, and threat monitoring to mitigate security risks will be part of your responsibilities.

Must Have skills

Firewall & Network security - Cloud based firewall implementation, configuration,management.

IAM - Access Management

Data encryption- Data in rest and Data in-transit

Logging and Monitoring : SIEM Tools

Data Loss prevention: Implementing DLP to prevent data leak in bpo infrastructure.

Industry experience : BPO/KPO (Minimum 5 years as infra architect)

Certifications like CCNA, Azure/AWS are must.

Communication skills need to be excellent.

In addition to the primary skills, familiarity with firewall clustering, high availability, and failover configurations, as well as cloud security (AWS/Azure firewalls, cloud-native security tools) would be advantageous. A deep understanding of TCP/IP, routing, NAT, VPNs, and network protocols is also desired for this position.

GreatzedTec is a global business and technology transformation partner that helps organizations accelerate their transition to a digital and sustainable world. GreatzedTec leverages its strong heritage and market-leading capabilities in AI, cloud, and data to deliver end-to-end services and solutions tailored to clients" business needs.,"

Role & responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning and Design BPO Infrastruce End to End.

2. Blueprint Creation: Create a comprehensive architectural blueprint for the BPO's infrastructure, ensuring it aligns with business goals and supports operational efficiency.

3. Technology Selection: Evaluate and select the appropriate technologies and vendors for all infrastructure components, including servers, storage, networking, and security systems.

4. Scalability and Resilience: Design the infrastructure for high availability and scalability to accommodate fluctuating workloads and client growth. This includes planning for disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BC) to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.

5. Implementation and Deployment Oversight

6. Project Management: Lead and guide technical teams through the implementation of the infrastructure design. This includes creating project timelines, managing resources, and ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within budget.

7. Security Integration: Oversee the integration of all security components into the core infrastructure. This includes setting up and configuring firewalls, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDPS), and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) systems to protect sensitive data.

8. Policy Enforcement: Ensure all infrastructure changes and deployments adhere to established security and compliance policies.

9. Security Architecture and Data Protection

10. Firewall and Network Security: Design a robust network security architecture that includes the strategic placement and configuration of firewalls to control traffic and prevent unauthorized access.

11. Threat Detection and Prevention: Implement and manage IDPS to monitor network traffic for malicious activity and unauthorized intrusions.
12. Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Architect and deploy DLP solutions to monitor and prevent sensitive data from leaving the network or being mishandled. This is crucial in a BPO context where large volumes of client data are processed.
13. Identity and Access Management (IAM): Design and implement a strong IAM framework to manage user identities and access privileges. This ensures that employees only have access to the data and systems required for their specific roles, minimizing the risk of internal breaches.

14. Data Encryption: Establish policies and technologies for data encryption both at rest (e.g., on servers and databases) and in transit (e.g., during data transfers), ensuring client data remains confidential and secure.

15. Compliance and Governance

16. Audit and Compliance: Ensure the infrastructure design meets all relevant regulatory and client-specific compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS). The architect is often the key point of contact during audits.

17. Documentation: Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date documentation of the infrastructure architecture, security policies, and standard operating procedures. This documentation is vital for audits, troubleshooting, and future enhancements.

5.Vendor and Stakeholder Management

This role involves working with various internal and external groups to deliver infrastructure projects successfully.

• Vendor Selection: The architect evaluates and selects hardware, software, and cloud service providers. They negotiate contracts and manage relationships to ensure services meet the BPOs needs and budget.
• Project Leadership: They lead infrastructure projects, collaborating with project managers, engineers, and support teams to ensure designs are implemented correctly and on time.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: They work closely with other departments, such as security, operations, and business development, to understand their needs and align the infrastructure with their strategies

• Client Management.

• Establish a Single Point of Contact (SPOC): A dedicated point of contact, even if it's a team or an automated system, ensures clients know exactly where to go for help.

• Practice Proactive Communication: Don't wait for a client to ask for an update. Send out regular, automated notifications about ticket status, planned maintenance, or system outages. This builds trust and reduces inbound inquiries.
• Set Clear Expectations (SLAs): Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are vital. They define the expected response and resolution times for different types of issues. This helps manage client expectations and provides a clear framework for your team's performance.
• Offer Multiple Communication Channels: Clients should be able to reach you through their preferred method, whether it's a self-service portal, email, phone, or live chat.
• Maintain Transparency: Be honest and transparent about challenges, delays, and resolutions. Acknowledge when a mistake has been made and communicate how it will be fixed.

• Solicit and Act on Feedback: Use surveys and feedback forms to understand client satisfaction. This data is invaluable for identifying pain points and continuously improving your service.

• ITIL Practices and Resolution Framework.

Core ITIL Processes Supported by Ticketing Tools:

A. Incident Management

Restoring normal service operations as quickly as possible and minimizing the adverse impact on business operations. The ticketing tool is essential here.

• How the Tool Helps:

• Ticket Creation and Categorization: Incidents (e.g., "my computer is not turning on") are automatically logged, categorized, and prioritized based on urgency and impact.

• Automated Routing: Tickets are automatically assigned to the most appropriate agent or team based on their skills and availability.
• SLA Tracking: The tool monitors tickets against predefined SLAs and sends alerts to agents and managers when a breach is imminent.
• Communication: It provides a central place for all communication related to the incident, including internal notes and client updates.

B. Problem Management

identify the root cause of an incident to prevent it from happening again.

• How the Tool Helps:

• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): The ticketing system allows agents to link multiple incidents to a single "problem" record. This helps them analyze recurring issues to find the underlying cause.

• Known Error Database (KEDB): Once a root cause is found and a workaround or permanent fix is identified, the information is stored in a KEDB. This resource is invaluable for agents to quickly resolve future incidents.
• Proactive Management: By analyzing data on recurring incidents, a service desk can be proactive in addressing problems before they cause widespread disruption.

C. Change Management

ensure that all changes to IT services are introduced in a controlled, coordinated, and documented manner to minimize risk.

• How the Tool Helps:

• Change Requests: The tool provides a structured way to submit, review, and approve change requests (e.g., "installing new software on all company computers").

• Workflow Automation: It automates the change approval process, routing requests to the appropriate stakeholders for review and sign-off.
• Change Calendar: A change calendar within the tool allows the team to see planned changes and identify any potential conflicts.
• Risk and Impact Analysis: The system helps to document and assess the potential risks and impact of a change before it is implemented.

Role - Network Architect

Years of Experience - 10 to 12 years

Location - Chennai & Pune

• Network Architect - specializing in Aruba LAN/WLAN, SD-WAN, Palo Alto Firewalls, VPN Services, Aruba Central, ClearPass
• Enterprise and Data Center Networking, SDWAN, Velo Cloud, LAN, WLAN, Firewall, Palo Alto Prisma Access (SASE), Security, switching, Cloud, Azure networking, network automation skills
• Create detailed technical documentation, including design documents (LLD, HLD), deployment guides, and operational manuals.
• Plan and execute in depth technical activity, influencing the direction of activities/plans and providing technical insight and guidance to others.
• Lead the design and architecture of network solutions across all technologies
• Develop comprehensive deployment plans, including network topology, routing strategies, and security measures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Oversee the end-to-end deployment of network solutions
• Configure and optimize network appliances and orchestrators.
• Ensure seamless integration with existing network infrastructure
• Develop detailed design plans
• Execute pilot migrations and full-scale rollouts.
• Ensure minimal disruption to business operations during migration.
• Perform pre-migration testing, validation, and post-migration support
• Investigate and help resolve issues on customer’s network and IT estates using agreed troubleshooting methodologies
• Manage support cases to enable fast resolution that exceeds our customers’ expectations

• Ensuring accurate recording of all cases using the Customer’s ticket management tool and closing within agreed timeframes
• Using the central document repository, to ensure knowledge sharing across the team and enable best practice
• Supporting and taking ownership of ad-hoc projects to develop the Network capabilities within the team.
• Supporting wider team with knowledge share, via knowledge base communications (emails, how-to guides etc.) and contribution at team meetings
• L3 network designing, implementation architecture, and discussions with wider stakeholders
• Prepare and High-level Network design and low-level design.
• Data Center Technologies (3 Tier Network Design and SDN Understanding).
• Lead network transformational projects to meet customers requirements.
• Strong understanding & hands on experience on Authentication protocols like EAP-TLS, EAP-PEAP, SSO, TACACS, Radius
• ClearPass integration with 3rd party tools like AD, Azure AD, Firewall, MDM etc.
• ClearPass Architecture designing including clustering, AAA/Radius 802.1x, mac auth services, policies, profiling, Insight, Guest
• Cisco CCNP or CCIE across different architectures (Routing and Switching, Data Center, Network Function Virtualization, Firewall security and SD WAN)
• HPE Aruba Networking Certified Network Architect − Campus Access
• HPE Aruba Networking Certified Network Architect – Data Center
• Managing Incident and Change management.
• ITIL process knowledge would be preferred.
• Advanced degrees or relevant certifications (e.g., Cisco, Velo SDWAN, Palo Alto Certified Professional) are a plus.
• Installing, configuring, and maintaining Network Devices such as SDN, ACI, NFV, NSX, Aruba LAN/WLAN Switches, WAN routers, Firewalls SDWAN devices.
• Understand various network monitoring tools
• In-depth knowledge of overall network architecture, features, and capabilities.
• Proficiency in network protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), VPN technologies, and firewall configurations.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools
• Configuration and administration of Logical VMs in Virtual environment
• Strong in troubleshooting of Data Center related technologies
• Manage Escalation, responding to stakeholders.
• Vulnerability remediation support, tracking and reporting closure
• OEM and Third-party vendor coordination
• Creating, Reviewing, and validating High Level Design, Low Level design and implementation / migration / Acceptance test planning etc

Role - Network Architect

Years of Experience - 8 to 12 years

Location - New Delhi

• Define and document network design related to overall ICON platform architecture
• Design network solution in line with business requirement
• Liaise with Architect and support partners for functional & non-functional technical requirement
• Develop solution that meets scalability, resiliency and security requirements
• Develop and maintain architectural standards and best practices.
• Oversee and enable network solution implementation and configuration as per design and business requirement
• Provide technical guidance and support to ICON program team and workstreams within it
• Document and define network architecture for ICON technology platform
• Collaboratively work with Enterprise Architect and other architects to enable ADA sign-off and represent the solution in appropriate technical forums and design discussions and where approvals are required from JLR stakeholders
• Act as point of contact for network architecture related queries, concerns and best practices
• Observability – Dynatrace, Operations Bridge Manager (OBM), NMMi, App Dynamic, Thousand Eyes
• AIOPs – Helix BHOM, Splunk etc.
• ITSM – Helix, ServiceNow
• Cloud – Azure, AWS, GCP
• GenAI platform – Azure GPT, Google Vertex, Amazon Q
• Network LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi – Switching/Routing (Cisco, Altavista etc), Security (Cisco ASA, Paulo Alto)
• N/w Operations Mgmt – Cisco DNAC
• Backlog Mgmt – JIRA
• Productivity Tools – MS Teams, Confluence, SharePoint
• Project Mgmt – Planview, Clarity
• IDT Management Team
• Service Delivery & change management teams.
• Business domain stakeholders and customers
• Technology SMEs from Network, Observability, NOC & core transformation team
• IT PMO
• Operational Teams
• JLR End consumers of Products

Role - Network Architect

Years of Experience - 10 to 12 years

Location - Chennai & Pune

• Network Architect - specializing in Aruba LAN/WLAN, SD-WAN, Palo Alto Firewalls, VPN Services, Aruba Central, ClearPass
• Enterprise and Data Center Networking, SDWAN, Velo Cloud, LAN, WLAN, Firewall, Palo Alto Prisma Access (SASE), Security, switching, Cloud, Azure networking, network automation skills
• Create detailed technical documentation, including design documents (LLD, HLD), deployment guides, and operational manuals.
• Plan and execute in depth technical activity, influencing the direction of activities/plans and providing technical insight and guidance to others.
• Lead the design and architecture of network solutions across all technologies
• Develop comprehensive deployment plans, including network topology, routing strategies, and security measures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Oversee the end-to-end deployment of network solutions
• Configure and optimize network appliances and orchestrators.
• Ensure seamless integration with existing network infrastructure
• Develop detailed design plans
• Execute pilot migrations and full-scale rollouts.
• Ensure minimal disruption to business operations during migration.
• Perform pre-migration testing, validation, and post-migration support
• Investigate and help resolve issues on customer’s network and IT estates using agreed troubleshooting methodologies
• Manage support cases to enable fast resolution that exceeds our customers’ expectations

• Ensuring accurate recording of all cases using the Customer’s ticket management tool and closing within agreed timeframes
• Using the central document repository, to ensure knowledge sharing across the team and enable best practice
• Supporting and taking ownership of ad-hoc projects to develop the Network capabilities within the team.
• Supporting wider team with knowledge share, via knowledge base communications (emails, how-to guides etc.) and contribution at team meetings
• L3 network designing, implementation architecture, and discussions with wider stakeholders
• Prepare and High-level Network design and low-level design.
• Data Center Technologies (3 Tier Network Design and SDN Understanding).
• Lead network transformational projects to meet customers requirements.
• Strong understanding & hands on experience on Authentication protocols like EAP-TLS, EAP-PEAP, SSO, TACACS, Radius
• ClearPass integration with 3rd party tools like AD, Azure AD, Firewall, MDM etc.
• ClearPass Architecture designing including clustering, AAA/Radius 802.1x, mac auth services, policies, profiling, Insight, Guest
• Cisco CCNP or CCIE across different architectures (Routing and Switching, Data Center, Network Function Virtualization, Firewall security and SD WAN)
• HPE Aruba Networking Certified Network Architect − Campus Access
• HPE Aruba Networking Certified Network Architect – Data Center
• Managing Incident and Change management.
• ITIL process knowledge would be preferred.
• Advanced degrees or relevant certifications (e.g., Cisco, Velo SDWAN, Palo Alto Certified Professional) are a plus.
• Installing, configuring, and maintaining Network Devices such as SDN, ACI, NFV, NSX, Aruba LAN/WLAN Switches, WAN routers, Firewalls SDWAN devices.
• Understand various network monitoring tools
• In-depth knowledge of overall network architecture, features, and capabilities.
• Proficiency in network protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), VPN technologies, and firewall configurations.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools
• Configuration and administration of Logical VMs in Virtual environment
• Strong in troubleshooting of Data Center related technologies
• Manage Escalation, responding to stakeholders.
• Vulnerability remediation support, tracking and reporting closure
• OEM and Third-party vendor coordination
• Creating, Reviewing, and validating High Level Design, Low Level design and implementation / migration / Acceptance test planning etc

Role - Network Architect

Years of Experience - 8 to 12 years

Location - New Delhi

• Define and document network design related to overall ICON platform architecture
• Design network solution in line with business requirement
• Liaise with Architect and support partners for functional & non-functional technical requirement
• Develop solution that meets scalability, resiliency and security requirements
• Develop and maintain architectural standards and best practices.
• Oversee and enable network solution implementation and configuration as per design and business requirement
• Provide technical guidance and support to ICON program team and workstreams within it
• Document and define network architecture for ICON technology platform
• Collaboratively work with Enterprise Architect and other architects to enable ADA sign-off and represent the solution in appropriate technical forums and design discussions and where approvals are required from JLR stakeholders
• Act as point of contact for network architecture related queries, concerns and best practices
• Observability – Dynatrace, Operations Bridge Manager (OBM), NMMi, App Dynamic, Thousand Eyes
• AIOPs – Helix BHOM, Splunk etc.
• ITSM – Helix, ServiceNow
• Cloud – Azure, AWS, GCP
• GenAI platform – Azure GPT, Google Vertex, Amazon Q
• Network LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi – Switching/Routing (Cisco, Altavista etc), Security (Cisco ASA, Paulo Alto)
• N/w Operations Mgmt – Cisco DNAC
• Backlog Mgmt – JIRA
• Productivity Tools – MS Teams, Confluence, SharePoint
• Project Mgmt – Planview, Clarity
• IDT Management Team
• Service Delivery & change management teams.
• Business domain stakeholders and customers
• Technology SMEs from Network, Observability, NOC & core transformation team
• IT PMO
• Operational Teams
• JLR End consumers of Products

Design and implement highly available and scalable network architectures using Cisco technologies.

Lead network modernization initiatives, including software-defined networking (SDN) and automation.

Develop and enforce network security policies, ensuring compliance with industry best practices.

Collaborate with IT teams to integrate cloud-based and hybrid network solutions.

Troubleshoot and optimize network performance, ensuring minimal downtime and high reliability.

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior network engineers.

Work closely with Cisco TAC and vendors for issue resolution and technology adoption.

Conduct capacity planning and network audits to support business growth.

Prepare technical documentation, including network diagrams, policies, and operational procedures.

Required Skills & Experience:

10+ years of experience in network architecture and engineering with a focus on Cisco technologies.

Expertise in Cisco Routing & Switching, Nexus & Catalyst Series, Cisco ASA & Firepower firewalls, and Cisco SD-WAN.

Experience with network automation tools (Python, Ansible, Terraform, etc.).

Strong knowledge of BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPNs, QoS, and multicast networking.

Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI (Application C