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Description
As a Network Specialist at EY, you will have the opportunity to provide high-level network consulting services to clients by analyzing complex network requirements and recommending suitable solutions. Your role will involve collaborating with clients to understand their business objectives, conducting audits and assessments of existing network infrastructure, designing customized network solutions, overseeing implementation, providing technical guidance, and staying up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends. Responsibilities: - Collaborate with clients to understand their business objectives, technical requirements, and network architecture needs. - Conduct thorough audits and assessments of existing network infrastructure, identifying areas for improvement and potential risks. - Design customized network solutions that align with client requirements, industry best practices, and technology trends. - Create detailed network design documents, including diagrams, configurations, and migration plans. - Oversee the implementation and configuration of network solutions, ensuring successful deployment within defined timelines. - Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting expertise to resolve complex network issues. - Conduct network performance analysis, monitoring, and capacity planning to optimize network performance and scalability. - Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends related to modern networks, and make recommendations to enhance the network infrastructure. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery. - Provide mentorship and guidance to junior network engineers and technicians. Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. - 7-10 years of experience in network consulting, design, and implementation, preferably in a client-facing role. - Strong knowledge in basic network fundamentals such as OSI & TCP/IP model, subnetting, Layer-2 and Layer-3 technologies. - Proficient in network protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP, DNS, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VLANs, VPNs, and firewalls. - Hands-on experience with network equipment from leading vendors like Cisco, Juniper, Arista, etc. - Proficient in security elements such as firewalls, IDS/IPS. - Strong expertise in modern network technologies including SD-WAN, cloud networking, SDN, and network automation. - Expertise on Ansible for automation of IP network configurations. - Expertise on Terraform to define and provision IP network resources. - Proficient in cloud networking technologies and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE). - Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools like Wireshark, SolarWinds, ThousandEyes, LiveNX. - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - Industry certifications from vendors like Cisco, Juniper, Zscaler, Palo Alto, Fortinet are highly desirable.,
