Technical Expertise - Designing, Configuration and troubleshooting of the Core layer of IP/MPLS including P, PE and CE.- Designing, Configuration and troubleshooting of MP-BGP VPN layer 3/2 for costumer and internal.- Designing, Configuration and troubleshooting of Data Center Network and campus area Network.- Designing, Configuration and troubleshooting security layer architecture with multi-vendor hardware. - Designing, Configuration and troubleshooting of switching, Spanning Tree, VTP, 802.1q and Vlans. - Designing, Configuration and troubleshooting of OSPF, IS IS, BGP, EIRGP, RIP and static routing- Manage and ensure optimal operation of Cisco router 7609s, 7200, 3800, 3700, 2600, 2800, 1800 series and Cisco, Juniper, ZTE switches.- Work on security solutions, including ASA 5520 firewalls, VPN, IPsec for intranet, extranet connectivity.Operational Management- Direct and administrate a contingent of network analysts and technicians, and where necessary, conduct performance reviews and corrective action.- Establish and maintain good working relationship and coordination with all parties including Business, Partners, Internal and External technology teams.- Provide guidance to junior members of the team.- Establish and enforce best practices for Network management, configuration changes, monitoring, and security.- Responsible to identify, trouble-shoot and resolve network issues in coordination with teams & vendors.- Proficient in the Network Operations Center and use of management tool set including fault, configuration, performance, and security tools.- Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the organization’s executives, decision-makers, stakeholders, department heads, and end users regarding pertinent network activities.

Strategy & Planning- Design and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to make certain network capacity meets existing and future requirements.- Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for IP Network resource administration and appropriate use.- Plan, monitor, evaluate, and manage performance of network systems and makes recommendations for improvement/upgrades.- Develop and deploy methodologies for testing network performance and providing network performance statistics and reports.- Establish best practices and policies for installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Router, Switches, Firewalls, and other Network devices.- Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation.- Establish Service Level Agreements Matrix with end users. Acquisition & Deployment- Plan, acquire, and coordinate installation of in-house and remote hardware and software across the organization’s network.- Conduct research and make recommendations on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts.- Negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services.- Assess, approve, and administer all equipment, hardware, and software upgrades.