[Staffing/Freelance] VMWare Senior Consultant

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The Network Engineer is a seasoned subject matter expert, responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing company network infrastructure to ensure efficient and secure communication.

This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to support networking needs and plays a critical role in ensuring network reliability, performance, and security.

Key responsibilities:

• Designs and plans network solutions, including LAN, WAN, data center, and cloud networks.
• Develops network architectures that meet the organization’s current and future requirements.
• Configures, deploys, and manages network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless controllers.
• Implements and maintains network services and protocols.
• Implements and enforces network security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, access controls, and VPNs.
• Diagnoses and resolves complex network issues, utilizing advanced troubleshooting techniques and network monitoring tools.
• Analyzes network performance data to identify and address bottlenecks and irregularities.
• Optimizes network performance by analyzing traffic patterns, adjusting configurations, and implementing quality of service (QoS) measures.
• Creates and maintains comprehensive network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, standard operating procedures, and incident reports.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including systems administrators, security teams, application developers, and business stakeholders.
• Manages/participates in network-related projects, including network upgrades, migrations, and expansions.
• Develops project plans, define objectives, and ensure successful project execution.
• Stays updated with emerging networking technologies and industry trend.
• Works with vendors to evaluate, procure, and manage networking equipment, services, and support contracts.
• Utilizes network monitoring and analysis tools to proactively monitor network health, identify issues, and respond to incidents.
• Erforms any other related task as required.

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

• Seasoned understanding of networking concepts, protocols, architectures, and services.
• Seasoned proficiency in configuring and managing network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless controllers.
• Seasoned knowledge of network protocols and technologies such as BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs, QoS, and security protocols.
• Seasoned experience with network monitoring and analysis tools.
• Strong documentation and communication skills to convey technical information effectively.
• Seasoned proficiency in network administration and configuration tools.
• Analytical problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve complex network issues.
• Strong project management skills to lead and contribute to network projects.
• Seasoned familiarity with network security principles and best practices.

Academic qualifications and certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Network Administration certification (Azure, Google, Amazon) preferred.
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), or Juniper Networks Certified Associate (JNCIA) are beneficial.
• Relevant certifications such as Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), Juniper Networks Certified Internet Expert (JNCIE), or equivalent certifications are preferred.

Required experience:

• Seasoned relevant experience in network engineering or a related role.
• Seasoned experience working in a networking environment.
• Seasoned experience with network security.
• Seasoned WAN and LAN experience.
• Seasoned experience in wireless equipment, protocols, standards, and wireless LAN design.
• Seasoned experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, etc.).

Workplace type:

Hybrid Working

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