Lakarya
Website:
lakarya.com
Job details:
Role: Wireless Architect 24/7 (3rd party Payroll)
Location - Pune/Chennai
Key Responsibilities:
- Network Design & Architecture: Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-level LAN, WAN, and wireless network solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational requirements and industry best practices.
- Advanced Troubleshooting: Provide expert-level troubleshooting support for complex network issues, including routing, switching, wireless connectivity, and firewall configurations.
- Firewall Management: Oversee and manage firewalls (Checkpoint, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, etc.), ensuring secure network traffic and protecting the network from unauthorized access.
- Optimization & Performance Tuning: Continuously monitor and optimize the performance of LAN, WAN, and wireless networks, including managing network latency, bandwidth utilization, and high availability configurations.
- Security Solutions: Implement and maintain network security policies, firewalls, and VPNs to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of network resources.
- Wireless Network Management: Manage and optimize wireless networks, including site surveys, access point placement, and wireless security protocols (WPA3, WPA2, etc.).
- Network Upgrades & Maintenance: Plan and execute network upgrades, firmware patches, and hardware replacements to keep the network infrastructure up-to-date and secure.
- Mentorship & Knowledge Transfer: Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and support staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.• Incident & Problem Management: Lead the resolution of complex network-related incidents, ensuring timely identification, escalation, and resolution of issues impacting network performance or security.
- Network Monitoring & Reporting: Utilize network monitoring tools to proactively monitor network health, security threats, and performance metrics. Provide detailed reports on network performance, incidents, and actions taken.
- Collaboration with Cross-functional Teams: Work closely with other IT teams (e.g., security operations, cloud services, and data centres) to integrate network solutions and address enterprise-wide infrastructure needs.
- Documentation & Process Improvement: Maintain comprehensive documentation of network configurations, firewall policies, and troubleshooting procedures. Contribute to process improvements for network operations and incident resolution.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Extensive expertise in LAN, WAN, and Wireless networking (including routing, switching, VLANs, and protocol knowledge such as OSPF, BGP, and MPLS).
- Proficiency in firewall management and security solutions (Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Fortinet, etc.).
- In-depth knowledge of wireless network design and optimization (Wi-Fi standards, RF fundamentals, and troubleshooting).
- Strong understanding of network security principles, including firewall rules, VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL), NAT, and network intrusion prevention systems (IPS).
- Hands-on experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios) for troubleshooting and performance analysis.
- Experience in network optimization and ensuring high availability (HA) for mission-critical systems and services.
- Advanced troubleshooting skills in complex network environments (routing, switching, wireless, firewall).
- Strong scripting or automation skills (Python, Ansible, PowerShell) for network management and configuration.
- Ability to implement network redundancy, load balancing, and failover mechanisms to ensure business continuity.
- Familiarity with cloud networking concepts (AWS, Azure, etc.) and hybrid cloud environments.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead complex network projects and initiatives.
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