Manager - Network Architect – Technology & Infrastructure - - 323578

Position Summary

Manager, Network Architect – Technology & Infrastructure

Deloitte Technology & Infrastructure (T&I) is the engine of the Deloitte network. Our professionals reach

across disciplines and borders to develop and lead global initiatives. We deliver strategic programs and

services that unite our organization.

Deloitte Technology works at the forefront of technology development and processes to support and protect

Deloitte around the world. In this truly global environment, we operate not in "what is" but rather "what

can be" to help Deloitte deliver and connect with its clients, its communities, and one another in ways not

previously conceived.

Work you’ll do:

The Technology and Infrastructure organization is prioritizing innovation within the business. Developing

cutting-edge technology solutions and transforming legacy platforms into modern architectures is

essential. The Network Manager will identify, evaluate, design, and recommend top-tier technology

approaches to address business and customer challenges, ensuring alignment with architecture standards

and best practices. This role involves direct interaction with Deloitte customers and internal stakeholders

to gather requirements, deliver solutions. Additionally, the role includes overseeing the infrastructure and

network architecture functions to ensure timely, efficient, and high-quality designs that align with the

strategic direction of organization.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Work across teams, and external customer groups to develop strategy, design solutions, and

advise implementation teams during deployment.

• Deliver guidance, best practices, and other assistance to prospects, new engagements, member

firms, and clients.

• Build and maintain technical relationships with managers of the organization, other businesses,

member firms, clients, and technology providers by leading and facilitating technology

discussions and aligning solutions with client needs.

• Provide communication, ensuring that managers, team members, stakeholders within the

organization, and clients are kept informed of relevant trends and projects.

• Research new or alternative technologies, document findings, conduct pilots and evaluate

multiple vendors, make recommendations, and develop business cases to justify the investment.

• Participate in the organization’s strategic planning, identifying strategic initiatives, quantifying

their benefits through a business case, and advocating for inclusion in the organization’s

program portfolio.

• Deal with escalations. Make assessments, recommendations or provide solutions to resolve

issues.

• In partnership with managers and others in the organization, mentor and train staff, ensuring

they are up to speed on critical processes and technologies related to the Technology and

Infrastructure (T&I) organizations’ goals and soft skills needed to succeed.

• Occasional traveling for meetings and overseeing projects may be required.

• Additional duties as assigned

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Management Information Systems, or equivalent.

• Relevant certifications such as CCNP and CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) in Switching & Routing or

other advanced Cisco certifications

• Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and operating Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access (SASE /

Security Service Edge (SSE)).

• Having Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Service Edge Engineer (PSSEE) is a plus.

• Minimum 10+ years of experience designing technology solutions in increasingly complex environments.

• Extensive experience in network architecture, design, and implementation, particularly with Cisco, Check Point

and Palo Alto technologies

• Strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated by extensive prior experience working effectively with clients,

within teams, and in a matrixed environment; viewed as a thought leader and influencer within their

organization.

• Expert-level understanding of dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), IPv6, Multicast, STP, Fabric

path, VPC, VDC, OTV, TCP/IP.

• Experience with the following technologies: Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI), MPLS, VPLS, DNS, DHCP,

VDI, 802.1x, system/network/storage/security components, and other related programs; Ability to learn new

systems as needed.

• Experience with Cisco NXOS, IOS XE, IOS XR. Etc.

• Experience with enterprise wireless. Wireless Controllers and Access Point, 802.11n, 802.11ac, 802.11ax,

Guest Wireless, etc.

• Experience in designing SD-WAN solutions.

• Thorough understanding of Network security and VPN solutions.

• Experience in managing Cisco DNAC, Thousand Eyes network monitoring tools.

• Monitoring, improving, and reporting on network performance and usage.

• Experience with Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI).

• Experience with public cloud networks (Azure, AWS, GCP) a plus

• Experience with cloud security (Any cloud platform)

• Experience with network automation (Python, PowerShell, etc.) a plus.

• Excellent problem-solving skills in multiple complex operating environments.

• Proven ability to make decisions or tradeoffs among alternatives with limited information to meet emerging or

current opportunities.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards relevant to network security and data

protection

• Strong organizational skills, Ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines.

• Ability to research new or alternative technologies.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to

non-technical stake holders

Must Have:

• CCIE

• CCNP - Routing & Switching

Good to Have:

• Knowledge on IPV6

• Knowledge on QoS

• ITIL Foundation V3

Location: Hyderabad

Shift timing – 11AM to 8PM

How you will grow

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