Principal-level network architect with 11+ years in technology consulting and enterprise architecture. Hands-on deploying, managing, and troubleshooting data center and enterprise networks (Cisco ACI, switching/routing, ASA, VPNs, MPLS, wireless, WAAS), load balancers (F5, Stingray), and deep TCP/IP expertise. Coordinates with clients, offshore teams, and vendors (SMARTNet), supports incidents, and understands three-tier web app networking. Preferred exposure to VMware/NSX, scripting/automation, OS administration, and monitoring tools.
Company Description
SonSoft is an IT Staffing and consulting firm and duly organized under the laws of Commonwealth of Georgia. We are growing at a steady pace with specializing in the fields of Software Development, Software Consultancy and Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES).
Job Description- At least 11 years of experience in technology consulting, enterprise architecture
- Strong communication skills and client handling skills to manage the requirements
- Should be hands on with at least three or four technology areas and willing to learn additional area.
- Technology areas are
- Cisco ACI, Cisco Switching, Routing (EIGRP, BGP, OSPF), ASA, DMVPN, IPSEC VPN, Wireless, WAAS, MPLS, (Typical DC and Enterprise network build, management)
- F5 Load Balancers., Stingray Load Balancers,
- Good to have- Exposure to VMWare integration, knowledge on NSX, vRops, vRealize, Windows, Linux OS, scripting or automation, monitoring tools.
- The above has to be with hands on experience. Experience in deploying, managing and troubleshooting. Should be confident in communication and handling incidents.
- Good at coordination between client, offshore team, and getting things done.
- Strong in troubleshooting multiple network technology areas
- Should have working knowledge on three tier web applications from a network perspective.
- Deep knowledge of TCP/IP is needed.
- Good at handling vendors like Cisco, knowledge in the way their SMARTNet support runs.
- Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.
- At least 11 years of experience within the Information Technologies.
** U.S. citizens and those who are authorized to work independently in the United States are encourage to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.
Note:-
- This is a Full Time & Permanent job opportunity.
- Only US Citizen, Green Card Holder, GC-EAD, H4-EAD, L2-EAD can apply.
- No OPT-EAD, H1B and TN candidates please.
- Please mention your Immigration Status while applying .
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines
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