The primary responsibility of the Network Architect is to develop, define and maintain the technology standards for their specific discipline. The Network Architect will use advanced knowledge and technical expertise, coupled with dedication to customer service, to deliver service excellence to MEEZA clients. The Network Architect is the highest level of technical and operational escalation and shall therefore have excellent technical and troubleshooting skills as well as thorough knowledge of all MEEZA’s products, services, and Service Management processes.
Main responsibilities of the Network Architect :
Review/validate/approve daily Network as a services/projects and tasks
Deliver complex network designs and following the MEEZA’s network and security standard architecture
Support Network pre-release and release-delivery activities (when requested)
Create documentation including HLD/BOD/LLD/NIP/NRFU/PID and Network as a services/products description; also design the implement procedures related to solution builds, device configurations and deployments (with the solution Architecture/Designing team)
Develop, test, and release network solutions and deliverables
Influence and execute the Network as a product strategy and roadmap for MEEZA’s and customer’s core services
Drive Network as a product engineering process across operational teams (primarily Technical Operations, Strategic Suppliers, Solution Architecture, Service Portfolio Management, Finance) through conceptualisation, service development through to service end of life (EOL)
Ensure the product/services are fully integrated into MEEZA’s management tools
Accountable for the security and stability of the products and services they develop and maintain
Provide complete cost model for products and services to the Service Portfolio Manager
Analyse potential partner/supplier relationships and technology for existing and developing services
Maintain a complete, documented technical standard and baseline for their respective discipline
Provide technical expertise and knowledge to the Service Portfolio and Sales team driving revenue opportunities
Develop and engineer non-standard service provider level solutions where required ensuring there is a route to standardization and further monetization of that effort
Provide operational and Network as a technical support as the highest level of expertise within MEEZA
Provide monthly capacity, availability and reliability reporting for all technical and operational facets of products and services related to discipline
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
Network designs, review and validate Cisco implementations and configurations
Network security systems designs, review and validate implementations and configurations
Had experience from a service provider class networks and operations
Well knowledge/experience on MPLS network applications (L2VPN/L3VPN/TE)
Well knowledge/experience on advanced routing and switching (L2/L3)
Well knowledge on Datacentre interconnecting (VPLS, OTV/TRILL, etc…)
Well knowledge on Cisco Nexus technologies and OS latest features
Well knowledge/experience on the service provider routing protocols (OSPF, ISIS, BGP, MPBGP)
Well knowledge on IPv6, 6PE, 6VPE
Well knowledge/experience on Cisco Firewalls (ASA, FWSM) and Cisco IPSEC and IPS Modules/Appliances
Well knowledge/experience on the service provider IOS (as, IOS-XR / IOS S, SR & SX)
Well knowledge/experience on the service provider routers and switches (as, Cisco7600 / Cisco6500 / CRS-1 / ASR9K)
Knowledge/experience on the network and server load balancers (Application optimization and acceleration)
Knowledge/experience on any Network Management System (as, CA, IP-Monitor, MRTG/PRTG, HP OV/NNM) and readying reports
Creating Visio designs/diagramming skills
Documenting on a wiki and in Visio all network topology changes
Cisco Optical or Unified Communications Experience is a plus
In-depth trouble shooting and problem analysis skills
Education:
University Degree in IT or related field
CCIE RS or SP or SEC with 5 years practical hands on experience is highly preferable
At least holding two CCxP certification specializations from Cisco Systems
Experience network security (Cisco is mandatory, Juniper, or Checkpoint)
Hands on experience managing and implementing virtual networks
ITIL v3 foundation
Ability to design and validate client solutions
Operational experience in managing/maintaining complex network environments within a managed service environment
Willingness and ability to teach and train others
What can MEEZA offer you?
MEEZA is committed to providing thought leadership that will enable our employees to be involved in bringing global firsts to the market.
MEEZA is one of the fastest growing technology companies in the Middle East which means an exciting and rewarding work environment for our employees.
MEEZA is playing a key role in the transformation of Qatar into a knowledge-based society which means our employees can make a real impact.
MEEZA is committed to developing our team; we provide opportunities to develop your skills, further your career and achieve your goals.
MEEZA is not just about hard work; the company remains true to its entrepreneurial roots and has a young and passionate team that is just as devoted to having fun as they are to delivering service excellence.
MEEZA offers market-leading benefits packages.
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