Network Architect Cisco ACI

My client a world leader in the telecoms market is looking to recruit a Senior Architect on a long-term contract basis for a number of internal projects.

I have attached the details below:

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES;

- Understand the project requirements and translate them into technical network solutions
- Design and deploy network elements.
- Produce network engineering solutions and low-level designs, bills of material, implementationSPECIFIC COMPUTER PROGRAMS ETC.
- Minimum 5+ years solid networking experience background.
- One or more relevant certifications desired such as CCNP, CCIE, CCSA,CCSE, etc.
- Strong knowledge of Data Centres Designs with special focus on IP Networks, Security and Application Delivery Solutions.
- Solid knowledge of Data Centres Foundation Systems and DTV Back End environments.
- Strong knowledge and relevant experience IN CISCO ROUTING/SWITCHING TECHNOLOGIES - ASR & NEXUS
- STRONG KNOWLEDGE of Next-Generation Firewalls (eg CHECKPOINT, Fortinet)
- STRONG KNOWLEDGE OF LOAD BALANCING SOLUTIONS(eg F5 BIGIP LTM & GTM,RADWARE, Alteon)
- DESIRED experience of Software Defined Networking (SDN) - CISCO ACI APPLICATION FABRIC
- Knowledge of Cloud networking Knowledge of network Scripting/automation (Ansible, python)
- Understating of Remote Access Solutions (Connectra, Citrix,.)
- Good Experience with Unix Systems
- Reversing engineer + Troubleshooting experience.
- Experience with writing Low Level Designs, Visio Diagrams,
- Fluent in spoken and written English
- Good interpersonal skills, able communicator
- Team player
- Experience in multinational and multicultural environments.
- Independent, confident and project-focused mind-set.