Specialist - Cloud & Infra Management

About Us:

LTIMindtree is a global technology consulting and digital solutions company that enables enterprises across industries to reimagine business models, accelerate innovation, and maximize growth by harnessing digital technologies. As a digital transformation partner to more than 700+ clients, LTIMindtree brings extensive domain and technology expertise to help drive superior competitive differentiation, customer experiences, and business outcomes in a converging world. Powered by nearly 90,000 talented and entrepreneurial professionals across more than 30 countries, LTIMindtree — a Larsen & Toubro Group company — combines the industry-acclaimed strengths of erstwhile Larsen and Toubro Infotech and Mindtree in solving the most complex business challenges and delivering transformation at scale. For more information, please visit www.ltimindtree.com. 

Job Title: Network Engineer/Architect (Specialist - Cloud & Infra Management)

Location: Washington, D.C. (Onsite)

Primary Skills:

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer with expertise in Cisco switches and routers, data center network/cabling infrastructure, Cisco ACI (Application Center Infrastructure) and APIC, network security, Cisco DNA (Digital Network Architecture) Center, Cisco Unified Wireless Network, project management, and change management processes. As a Network Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, deploying, and maintaining our enterprise data center network systems. Your technical proficiency and project management abilities will be crucial in ensuring the successful implementation of network solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Devise, plan, design, deploy, and migrate new enterprise data center network systems from inception to implementation, collaborating with different teams throughout the process.
• Develop and maintain configuration plans for Cisco ACI design, planning, implementation, and testing, with a focus on multi datacenter configurations.
• Install, configure, and customize Cisco Unified Wireless Network, Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Spaces, and Prime Infrastructure.
• Optimize wireless network coverage and performance in high-density wireless client areas by reviewing and adjusting system configurations.
• Provide internal consulting, technical guidance, information, and support to other teams during the development of each system's migration plan.
• Create Low-Level Design, High-Level Design, Implementation/Migration Plan, and Acceptance Test Plan documents.
• Install and configure network switches and lead the migration process based on the developed plans
• Perform in-depth analysis of current cabling inventory and develop new cabling designs.
• Collaborate with the security team to evaluate threats, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance
• Prepare comprehensive manuals and documentation for all tasks and procedures.
• Resolve complex problems with multiple variables, demonstrating excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Qualifications:

• Must have hands-on experiences with Cisco ACI implementation and operation.
• Extensive experience on end-to-end Cisco ACI solutions, including fabric setup, policy enforcement, and integration into existing data center infrastructure.
• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in planning and designing switching network solutions and migrations for large enterprises.
• Subject matter expertise in Cisco Unified Wireless Networking, including 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax, LWAPP, CAPWAP, APs, WLCs, Prime Infrastructure, Cisco ISE, and Cisco DNAC.
• Solid understanding of complex multi-vendor layer 2, 3, and 4-7 environments, encompassing Cisco, CheckPoint, Palo Alto, F5, PulseSecure, and Citrix VPN.
• Proficient in Cisco device configuration and troubleshooting across multiple platforms.
• Expert understanding of external L2/L3 fabric connectivity and experience in L2/L3 switching architecture design.
• Strong technical knowledge of common routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, static, BGP, IS-IS etc.) and switching networks across large-scale environments.
• Thorough understanding of networking principles, including switches, routers, cables, racks, firewalls, LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, DNS, UDP, latency, VoIP, QoS, LDAP, and IPsec.
• Ability to manage project plans, track milestones, and identify dependencies.
• Excellent engineering project management skills, including planning, organization, scheduling, and progress reporting.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities, and a passion for designing and implementing cutting-edge network solutions.

Major Projects:

• HQ data center performance and capacity upgrade – ACI, Nexus/Catalyst Switches
• Cisco ISE upgrade – Migrating to new virtual platforms.
• Network Segmentation – VRF and OSPF

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with LTIMindtree (“LTIM”):

Benefits and Perks:

• Comprehensive Medical Plan Covering Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Company match
• Life Insurance
• Vacation Time, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
• Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave

The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum salary target for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and job level and additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Depending on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be provided as part of overall compensation like an annual performance-based bonus, sales incentive pay and other forms of bonus or variable compensation.

Disclaimer: The compensation and benefits information provided herein is accurate as of the date of this posting.

LTIMindtree is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity in the workplace. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, family-care status, veteran status, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, military service, handicap or disability or history of handicap or disability, genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, union affiliation, affectional or sexual orientation or preference, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, except where such considerations are bona fide occupational qualifications permitted by law.

Safe return to office:

In order to comply with LTIMindtree’ s company COVID-19 vaccine mandate, candidates must be able to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 before or by the date of hire. Alternatively, one may submit a request for reasonable accommodation from LTIMindtree’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate for approval, in accordance with applicable state and federal law, by the date of hire. Any request is subject to review through LTIMindtree’s applicable processes.