Storage and Network Architect

Job Overview: 10+ years of experience in designing and implementing scalable, secure,
and efficient network and storage solutions for large-scale software developmentprojects. Deep technical expertise in network architecture, data storage technologies,and a strong understanding of government standards and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities:
Network Architecture Design:Design, implement, and maintain highly available and secure network architectures.Ensure network solutions meet performance, scalability, and security requirements.Optimize network infrastructure to support large-scale software applications and services.Storage Solutions Development:Architect and deploy scalable and resilient storage solutions (SAN, NAS, ObjectStorage).Design data storage strategies to meet high availability, disaster recovery, andbackup requirements.Implement data lifecycle management practices to ensure data integrity andcompliance.Infrastructure Integration:Integrate network and storage solutions with cloud environments (AWS, Azure,GCP).Ensure seamless integration of on-premises and cloud infrastructure.Collaborate with cloud architects to optimize hybrid cloud environments.Security and Compliance:Design and implement security measures for network and storage systems in linewith government standards (NIST, ISO, GDPR).Conduct regular security assessments and audits.Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and data protection laws.Performance Optimization:Analyze and optimize network and storage performance to meet projectrequirements.Implement monitoring solutions to ensure continuous performanceimprovement.Conduct capacity planning and scalability assessments.Collaboration and Support:Work closely with software development and IT operations teams to supportproject requirements.Provide technical guidance and support for network and storage-related issues.Mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge sharing within the team.Documentation and Reporting:Develop comprehensive documentation for network and storage architectures.Prepare reports on system performance, security, and compliance.Maintain up-to-date records of network and storage configurations.Vendor Management:Evaluate and manage relationships with network and storage vendors.Ensure that vendor solutions meet technical and compliance requirements.Oversee procurement and implementation of vendor solutions.

Qualifications:
MandatoryMinimum CCNA, CCNP certified. CCIE will be an advantage.Relevant certifications such as VMware VCP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, orequivalent are a plus.Expertise in network technologies (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs).Proficiency in storage technologies (e.g., SAN, NAS, SSDs, RAID).Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Good to have
Familiarity with data protection and security standards.Experience with network monitoring and management tools

Key Technologies Knowledge
Networking: Cisco, Juniper, F5, Palo AltoStorage: NetApp, EMC, HPE 3PAR, AWS S3, Azure Blob StorageCloud: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud PlatformSecurity: VPN, Firewalls, Encryption, Access ControlTools: Nagios, SolarWinds, Splunk, Prometheus.