Network Architect

ROLE OVERVIEW-

The Network Architect Capacity Planning and Management

Key Responsibilities:

Capacity Planning & Forecasting:

• Analyze network traffic patterns and usage trends to predict future capacity needs.
• Develop long-term network capacity plans based on business growth projections.
• Establish KPIs and monitoring frameworks to track network performance and utilization.
• Ensure network infrastructure can scale to accommodate increased workloads.

Network Design & Optimization:

• Design high-performance, scalable, and resilient network architectures.
• Optimize network topology, bandwidth, and resource allocation to prevent bottlenecks.
• Evaluate and implement software-defined networking (SDN) and automation tools.
• Ensure network designs align with industry best practices and compliance standards.

Performance Management & Monitoring:

• Implement proactive monitoring tools to detect and address network congestion.
• Define thresholds for network capacity alerts and initiate corrective actions.
• Conduct regular capacity assessments and performance tuning exercises.
• Collaborate with operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve network issues.

Vendor & Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Work with ISPs, cloud providers, and hardware vendors to optimize network solutions.
• Develop network capacity budgets and justify investments in infrastructure upgrades.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to IT teams on network expansion projects.

Security & Compliance Considerations:

• Ensure network capacity planning includes redundancy and disaster recovery strategies.
• Incorporate security best practices into network architecture to mitigate risks.
• Maintain compliance with industry standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Education:

  Bachelors degree in computer science, IT, or a related field.

• Experience:

  7+ years in network architecture, capacity planning, or network engineering.

• Technical Expertise:

• Strong knowledge of routing, switching, and network protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, etc.).
• Experience with network monitoring tools.
• Understanding of SD-WAN, network automation, and virtualization technologies.

• Certifications (Preferred):

  CCNP, CCIE, JNCIE, AWS Advanced Networking, or equivalent.

• Soft Skills:

  Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

  Role & responsibilities