Kyndryl, Inc. Hiring for Network Services Specialist-Integrated Networking at CHENNAI, India Full Time

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Suitable candidate will join EYs Network Engineering function as a Senior Network Engineer and will work in a team responsible for the design, engineering and implementation of network services across the Global environment. These services are supported by various SDWAN, WAN, LAN, WLAN and Aure Networking products, technologies and vendors across Data Center, Public & Private Cloud and Branch Office environments. Additionally you will provide consulting services to other teams, and act as a level four escalation point for operational issues.

• Extended understanding of BGP and OSPF protocols as well as MPLS network setup required. Experience to work in design and architecture role for large enterprise networks with demonstrating efficient project team collaboration skills within diverse teams embracing infrastructure and Information Security professionals to achieve successful solutions for the business. Both technical and business requirements understanding required. Senior Engineer should lead the design process and support management of existing network deployment acting as the last escalation point of contact.

• Strong written and oral communication skills required. Senior Network Engineer must demonstrate experience in maintaining a high quality documentation of the networks they design as well as making presentations to Technical and Business people.

• Deep Cisco knowledge (CCIE certification preferred). SDWAN experience strongly desired. The role requires engineer to lead junior network engineers within project team and actively participate in efforts covering WAN and Internet block design for the branch offices, data centers, cloud connectivity and business to business VPN solutions. Senior Engineer should have a good understanding of Information Security concept.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Substantial, extensive and demonstrated experience in various aspects of technology infrastructure design and implementation, with tangible, relevant and demonstrated experience in delivering projects within scope and budget

• Demonstrated experience in dealing with external vendors and suppliers in the network industry

• Demonstrated skills in developing actionable roadmaps and implementing these efficiently

• Strong experience in network and systems security, not only a key understanding of overall concepts, but also the ability to implement policies, processes and develop solutions to network and security problems

• Proven ability to understand infrastructure requirements and translate them into solutions including developing designs, device configurations, IP addressing and switch port schema, providing solutions and support to various cross-functional teams

• Good understanding of key performance indicators relevant for the role

• An overall understanding of the business objectives of service lines and Core Business Services departments

• Design, delivery and L4 escalation support for data network services across the global environment. These services are standards based, inherently secure, innovative and aligned to business requirements.

• Create designs based on industry best practices, sound solid engineering principles while incorporating both local and global requirements. Understanding of SDWAN architecture is required.

• Develop solutions design and configuration documentation to be used by the Regional Data Network and Operations teams for implementation and support.

• Provide sponsorship and lead technical delivery for projects, programs and initiatives with a focus on fiscal responsibility while delivering on time, in scope and on budget.

• Work with the portfolio and service delivery teams to provide consultancy expertise towards developing Business Case and ROM Estimates.

• Provide technology expertise for all facets of data networking to enhance quality and facilitate superior solutions which meet business requirements.

• Collaborate with appropriate teams to create and gain approval on global technology standards and reference architectures on an ongoing basis

• Develop and maintain documentation for configuration guidelines and templates

• Research and keep abreast of industry trends and new technology offerings by maintaining engineering relationships with strategic vendors to ensure our technology landscape, reference architectures, designs and configuration standards stays current

• Lead all technical aspects of RFI/RFP exercises including document preparation, evaluate vendor technology and service offerings, conduct proof of technology exercises and provide recommendations

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Knowledge of various perimeter security solutions technologies in the data center and branch office environments including firewalls, remote access VPNs, IPS/IDS systems and Secure Web Gateway solutions is desirable

• Strong ability to document processes, procedures and network designs clearly and accurately for distribution to internal teams and customers

• Maintain awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential infrastructure service offerings and products provided by the industry

• Understanding of other technologies required to run an enterprise level infrastructure

Required Education Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred Education Master’s Degree

Country/Region India

State / Province MULTIPLE

City / Township / Village MULTIPLE CITIES

Being You @ Kyndryl

Kyndryl is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. Kyndryl is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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Primary job category Technical Specialist

Role ( Job Role ) Network Services Specialist

Employment Type Full-Time

Contract type Regular

Position Type Early Professional

Travel Required No Travel

Company (Y030) Kyndryl Solutions Private Limited

Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position? No