Principal Network Engineer at NTT Ltd.

Your day at NTT DATA

• The Principal Network Engineer is a highly skilled subject matter expert, responsible for designing, architecting, and leading complex and strategic network initiatives.
• This role involves setting network technology standards, driving innovation, and providing leadership in network infrastructure design and implementation.
• The Principal Network Engineer plays a pivotal role in shaping network strategies and ensuring their alignment with business objectives.

Key responsibilities:

• Leads the design and architecture of advanced network solutions, including LAN, WAN, data center, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Develops highly scalable and resilient network architectures to meet current and future business requirements.
• Defines and establishes network technology standards, best practices, and roadmaps.
• Evaluates new networking technologies and recommends their adoption based on business needs.
• Contributes to driving strategic network initiatives that align with the company's long-term goals.
• Introduces innovative solutions and approaches to enhance network performance, security, and efficiency.
• Manages network projects, from inception to completion.
• Ensures that project objectives are achieved, resources are allocated effectively, and project milestones are met.
• Collaborates closely with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and business stakeholders to ensure network solutions align with overall business strategies.
• Serves as a subject matter expert and shares deep technical knowledge and insights with the team.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with network vendors, service providers, and technology partners.
• Evaluates vendor offerings, negotiates contracts, and ensures alignment with the organizational needs.
• Leads efforts to optimize network performance, including analyzing traffic patterns, implementing QoS measures, and enhancing network availability.
• Stays informed about emerging networking technologies, trends, and industry developments.
• Develops and maintains high-level network documentation, including architecture diagrams, configuration templates, standards, and guidelines.
• Plans network capacity to accommodate anticipated business growth and evolving needs.
• Performs any other related task as required.

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

• Extended understanding of advanced networking concepts, protocols, architectures, and services.
• Extended proficiency in configuring and managing complex network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and hybrid environments.
• Extended knowledge of advanced network protocols and technologies such as BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VxLAN, SD-WAN, and advanced security protocols.
• Extended hands-on experience with network monitoring, analysis, and management tools.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills to convey technical information effectively.
• Extended proficiency in network administration and configuration tools.
• Extended experience leading and managing large-scale network projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve complex network issues.
• Extended ability to align network strategies with business goals.

Academic qualifications and certifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Network Administration certification (Azure, Google, Amazon) preferred.
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), or Juniper Networks Certified Associate (JNCIA) are beneficial.
• Relevant certifications such as Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), Juniper Networks Certified Internet Expert (JNCIE), or equivalent certifications are preferred.

Required experience:

• Extensive experience in network engineering and progressively responsible roles.
• Extensive background working in a networking environment.
• Extensive experience with network security.
• Extensive WAN and LAN experience.
• Extensive experience in wireless equipment, protocols, standards, and wireless LAN design.