OCI Network Architect

Roles and Responsibilities:  :Network Architecture & Design: - Architect, design, and implement scalable and highly available network topologies on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). - Design Virtual Cloud Networks (VCN), subnets, gateways, route tables, security lists, and Network Security Groups (NSGs) as per best practices. - Plan and implement Hub-and-Spoke and other advanced network architectures for multi-region and multi-tenancy OCI environments. - Design and manage OCI Load Balancers (Public and Private) including Layer 4 and Layer 7 configurations. - Architect solutions for OCI Network Firewall, WAF, and DDoS protection. Hybrid Connectivity: - Design and implement hybrid connectivity solutions using OCI FastConnect and Site-to-Site VPN (IPSec). - Manage BGP routing configurations for FastConnect and peering setups. - Configure and maintain OCI Dynamic Routing Gateways (DRG) for inter-VCN and on-premises connectivity. - Troubleshoot and optimize WAN, MPLS, and SD-WAN integrations with OCI. Network Security & Governance: - Implement and manage network security policies using Security Lists, NSGs, OCI Network Firewall, and WAF. - Conduct network security assessments and ensure compliance with industry standards (CIS, NIST, ISO 27001). - Monitor network traffic and analyze flow logs using OCI VCN Flow Logs and third-party SIEM tools. - Implement Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) principles on OCI. Performance & Optimization: - Monitor network performance metrics and resolve bottlenecks proactively. - Optimize OCI network configurations for latency, throughput, and cost. - Conduct capacity planning for network bandwidth and connectivity. - Leverage OCI Network Path Analyzer and Network Visualizer for diagnostics. Operations & Support: - Provide Level 3 support for network incidents and escalations. - Develop and maintain network runbooks, SOPs, and architecture documentation. - Participate in change management and release planning for network changes. - Coordinate with Oracle support for network-related service requests and critical issue resolution. - Perform regular network audits and vulnerability assessments. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: - Work closely with cloud architects, security engineers, and application teams to ensure network requirements are met. - Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers. - Engage with clients and stakeholders to gather requirements and present network design proposals. - Participate in pre-sales activities and proof-of-concept (PoC) engagements. ================================================================================ 3. PRIMARY SKILLSETS ================================================================================ Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Networking: - Strong expertise in OCI VCN, Subnets, Route Tables, Internet Gateway, NAT Gateway, Service Gateway, Local Peering Gateway (LPG), Remote Peering Connection (RPC). - Hands-on experience with OCI Dynamic Routing Gateway (DRG v2). - Proficiency in OCI FastConnect, IPSec VPN, and BGP routing. - Experience with OCI Load Balancer, Network Load Balancer, and Application Load Balancer. - Expertise in OCI Network Firewall and Web Application Firewall (WAF). - Knowledge of OCI DNS (Private and Public), Traffic Management, and Email Delivery services. - Experience with OCI Network Path Analyzer, Network Visualizer, and VCN Flow Logs. Networking Fundamentals: - Deep understanding of TCP/IP, OSI model, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP), switching, and VLAN configurations. - Strong knowledge of network security concepts including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN, NAT, ACLs, and Zero Trust. - Experience with IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, subnetting, and CIDR. - Proficiency in network monitoring tools (Wireshark, tcpdump, Nagios, Zabbix, or equivalent). Cloud & Hybrid Networking: - Experience in hybrid cloud network design and implementation. - Knowledge of SD-WAN, MPLS, and WAN optimization technologies. - Familiarity with multi-cloud networking (AWS, Azure, OCI interconnects). Automation & Infrastructure as Code: - Hands-on experience with Terraform for OCI network provisioning. - Familiarity with OCI CLI and OCI SDKs for network automation. - Basic scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for network tasks. ================================================================================ 4. SECONDARY SKILLSETS ================================================================================ - Experience with CDN services and OCI Edge Services. - Exposure to Kubernetes networking (OKE - Oracle Kubernetes Engine). - Knowledge of OCI Observability and Monitoring services. - Understanding of OCI Identity and Access Management (IAM) as it relates to network resource governance. - Familiarity with ITIL processes and service management frameworks. - Experience with network compliance frameworks (PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2). - Basic knowledge of Linux/Unix and Windows server networking. - Exposure to cloud cost optimization strategies for networking workloads. - Understanding of microservices architecture and API Gateway networking. - Experience with Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) network configurations. ================================================================================ 5. CERTIFICATIONS ================================================================================ Mandatory / Preferred Certifications: - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2024/25 Certified Networking Professional (OCI Networking Professional) - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2024/25 Foundations Associate (OCI Foundations Associate) Additional Preferred Certifications: - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2024/25 Architect Associate / OCI Architect Professional - Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) - Enterprise or Security - Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) - Enterprise Infrastructure or Security (Highly Desirable) - AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty (Good to Have) - Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (Good to Have) - Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (Good to Have) - CompTIA Network+ or CompTIA Security+

Job Description:   We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced OCI Network Specialist with 7 to 11 years of expertise in designing, implementing, and managing complex network infrastructures on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on experience with OCI networking services, hybrid cloud connectivity, and enterprise-grade network security practices. The OCI Network Specialist will be responsible for architecting robust and scalable network solutions on OCI, ensuring high availability, security, and performance across cloud and on-premises environments. This role requires close collaboration with cloud architects, security teams, DevOps engineers, and infrastructure teams to deliver end-to-end networking solutions aligned with organizational and client objectives.