Network Architect - Lead Infrastructure Engineer I

Job description

**Manager, Network Architect – Technology & Infrastructure** **Deloitte Technology & Infrastructure (T&I) is the engine of the Deloitte network. Our professionals reach** **across disciplines and borders to develop and lead global initiatives. We deliver strategic programs and** **services that unite our organization.** **Deloitte Technology works at the forefront of technology development and processes to support and protect** **Deloitte around the world. In this truly global environment, we operate not in "what is" but rather "what** **can be" to help Deloitte deliver and connect with its clients, its communities, and one another in ways not** **previously conceived.** **Work you’ll do:** **The Technology and Infrastructure organization is prioritizing innovation within the business. Developing** **cutting-edge technology solutions and transforming legacy platforms into modern architectures is** **essential. The Network Manager will identify, evaluate, design, and recommend top-tier technology** **approaches to address business and customer challenges, ensuring alignment with architecture standards** **and best practices. This role involves direct interaction with Deloitte customers and internal stakeholders** **to gather requirements, deliver solutions. Additionally, the role includes overseeing the infrastructure and** **network architecture functions to ensure timely, efficient, and high-quality designs that align with the** **strategic direction of organization.** **Roles and responsibilities:** - **Work across teams, and external customer groups to develop strategy, design solutions, and** **advise implementation teams during deployment.** - **Deliver guidance, best practices, and other assistance to prospects, new engagements, member** **firms, and clients.** - **Build and maintain technical relationships with managers of the organization, other businesses,** **member firms, clients, and technology providers by leading and facilitating technology** **discussions and aligning solutions with client needs.** - **Provide communication, ensuring that managers, team members, stakeholders within the** **organization, and clients are kept informed of relevant trends and projects.** - **Research new or alternative technologies, document findings, conduct pilots and evaluate** **multiple vendors, make recommendations, and develop business cases to justify the investment.** - **Participate in the organization’s strategic planning, identifying strategic initiatives, quantifying** **their benefits through a business case, and advocating for inclusion in the organization’s** **program portfolio.** - **Deal with escalations. Make assessments, recommendations or provide solutions to resolve** **issues.** - **In partnership with managers and others in the organization, mentor and train staff, ensuring** **they are up to speed on critical processes and technologies related to the Technology and** **Infrastructure (T&I) organizations’ goals and soft skills needed to succeed.** - **Occasional traveling for meetings and overseeing projects may be required.** - **Additional duties as assigned** **Required Skills & Qualifications** - **Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Management Information Systems, or equivalent.** - **Relevant certifications such as CCNP and CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) in Switching & Routing or** **other advanced Cisco certifications** - **Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and operating Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access (SASE /** **Security Service Edge (SSE)).** - **Having Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Service Edge Engineer (PSSEE) is a plus.** - **Minimum 10+ years of experience designing technology solutions in increasingly complex environments.** - **Extensive experience in network architecture, design, and implementation, particularly with Cisco, Check Point** **and Palo Alto technologies** - **Strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated by extensive prior experience working effectively with clients,** **within teams, and in a matrixed environment; viewed as a thought leader and influencer within their** **organization.** - **Expert-level understanding of dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), IPv6, Multicast, STP, Fabric** **path, VPC, VDC, OTV, TCP/IP.** - **Experience with the following technologies: Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI), MPLS, VPLS, DNS, DHCP,** **VDI, 802.1x, system/network/storage/security components, and other related programs; Ability to learn new** **systems as needed.** - **Experience with Cisco NXOS, IOS XE, IOS XR. Etc.** - **Experience with enterprise wireless. Wireless Controllers and Access Point, 802.11n, 802.11ac, 802.11ax,** **Guest Wireless, etc.** - **Experience in designing SD-WAN solutions.** - **Thorough understanding of Network security and VPN solutions.** - **Experience in managing Cisco DNAC, Thousand Eyes network monitoring tools.** - **Monitoring, improving, and reporting on network performance and usage.** - **Experience with Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI).** - **Experience with public cloud networks (Azure, AWS, GCP) a plus** - **Experience with cloud security (Any cloud platform)** - **Experience with network automation (Python, PowerShell, etc.) a plus.** - **Excellent problem-solving skills in multiple complex operating environments.** - **Proven ability to make decisions or tradeoffs among alternatives with limited information to meet emerging or** **current opportunities.** - **Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards relevant to network security and data** **protection** - **Strong organizational skills, Ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines.** - **Ability to research new or alternative technologies.** - **Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to** **non-technical stake holders** **Must Have:** - **CCIE** - *