Network Architect

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know diverse backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) advances the way people live and work. We bring together curious minds to create breakthrough technology solutions, helping our customers make their mark on the world.

The primary objective of this position is to design and lead deployment of enterprise network services across Routing & Switching, Wireless LAN , WAN/SD-WAN , Data Centers, Wireless and Security disciplines.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop end-to-end technical network architecture for enterprise Campus and data center networks
• Develop and support comprehensive network LAN, WAN, Wireless and security solutions that meet requirements and integrate into the overall HP Enterprise network and security architecture.
• Create and maintain standard builds/templates and apply advanced network and security engineering and architecture knowledge on complex and diverse problems.
• Prepare and maintain network documentation, diagrams, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct network audits, assessments, and reviews to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Evaluate current network and security systems to propose and implement network system enhancements on Network Switches, Routers, Internet Firewall Services, VPN and other Network Management devices - Defines, designs and implements network and security solutions.
• Lead IT network infrastructure project design, reviews and ensure network architecture goals and requirements and met and aligned with business objectives.
• Performs a full range of complex network designs encompassing multiple technologies and technology layers (LAN, WAN, OS, IOS, ) within a single enterprise network
• Perform post design support to include installation, configuration, and tier III O&M support for both enterprise and field deployed systems including local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN) .
• Troubleshoot and analyze significant, complex network problems that require evaluation of intangibles.
• Research network trends and create architecture roadmaps.
• Conduct network audits, assessments, and reviews to ensure compliance with Industry  ( HPE) standards and best practices.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations to the network team on Aruba Wireless solutions ( Aruba Central , Aruba Clearpass etc)
• Train and mentor team of network engineer
• Write functional requirements/specifications documents.

• Proven ability to accomplish assigned tasks with little supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Demonstrated confidence with the ability to present and have customer facing conversations
• Establishes best practices through collaboration with IT Security and IT Infrastructure Operations
• Collaborates with IT Security and Client Services toward compliance and auditing.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and/or internationally, if needed.
• Ability to maintain and foster sensitivity and respect for a culturally diverse work environment.
• Ability to manage and prioritize complex, changing workloads in a challenging technical environment
• Ability to travel approximately 20%

Technical Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of and experience with networking and network protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, Routing protocols ( BGP/OSPF) ,  L2 VPN , EVPN  and MPLS /L3 VPN .
• Strong knowledge of Wi-Fi protocols including all standards of 802:11a/b/g/N/A.c and supporting protocols including DNS, DHCP, RADIUS, TCP/IP, UDP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VPN, ACL’s, LDAP etc
• Experience managing Datacenter technologies  with Juniper switches and routers.
• Experience with SDN, SD-WAN products and services ( Silverpeak , Aruba) , Working knowledge of structured cabling systems and network facilities.
• IPv4 and IPv6 experience is must and Strong understanding of network infrastructure, IP addressing, IP traffic management
• Well versed in cloud architectures, software defined networking, data center switching technologies, and securing virtual environments (AWS, Azure, Google desired)
• Knowledge, skills and experience with Aruba routing, switching, and wireless hardware, software and protocols including Aruba Mobility Controllers, Aruba Instant Aps, Aruba Central, Aruba Activate, Security, Aruba ClearPass
• Knowledge and experience of Juniper Switching and routing hardware and protocols ( QFX /EX/ MX series ) and Junos Software
• Design, configure, deploy, and optimize Aruba Clearpass and Wireless solutions for various network scenarios and requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues related to Aruba Clearpass and Wireless technologies, such as authentication, authorization, encryption, roaming, QoS, RF, and security.
• Monitor and analyze network performance and health using Aruba tools and best practices.
• Familiarity with DHCP/DNS/IPAM ( Infoblox) , Load balancers ( F5 etc ) is plus
• Any experience in network security including: Device Hardening, IDS/IPS, SIEM, Firewalls, and IPSec, vulnerability assessment and intrusion detection is an added advantage .

Education and Experience requirements

• Bachelor’s  Degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent industry experience.
• 10 years’ experience in large enterprise network environments
• 10 years’ experience managing networking technologies in both LAN and WAN environments.

• 7 years of progressive experience in network architecture, design, engineering and implementation in global IT networks and network security

Certifications :

JNCIE ( DC or ENT ) /CCIE  , JNCNP or CCNP ( enterprise)

Aruba or Juniper Wireless Certifications will be a plus .

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What We Can Offer You:

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Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

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We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know diverse backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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