Senior Network Implementation Architect at NTT Ltd.

Job Profile Summary

Responsible for translating the client’s business requirements into specific Network designs for large complex technology solutions and integrated architecture. Acts as an advocate for the client as the ultimate authority on the Network architecture designed to address client business problems. Provides direction for design activities. Often project-based, sometimes working at customer sites.

Job Description

The role of Managed Services Delivery Implementation Network Architect is responsible for the end-to-end project deployment within assigned enterprise clients, leading project implementation from a technology perspective and providing expertise in technical consultancy and assigned network implementation service areas.

Key Role and Responsibilities:

• Define structure and architecture of the Network solution and its interfaces, perform feasibility analysis, keep the solution aligned to the business goals and strategy
• Organise the Network design / plan agreed with the client into a managed service delivery plan
• Translates the high-level Network technical design / solution into low level deliverables.
• Owns the technical Network design and sign-off on all technical designs
• Identify and define the proper project deliverables for each party (including partners) involved in the project and communicate clearly the KPIs, milestone checks and all the measurables
• Documenting and presenting new Network solutions applicable to the business requirement / needs.
• Reviewing the alignment of new network solutions to the architectural principles as defined and documented by the client’s architectural forum.
• Review the architectural impact of new network solutions and provide an independent view of risks constraints and recommendations as it pertains to the existing information systems and technical architectures.
• Contribute to the development of a Transformation Network roadmap in order to achieve the future state through gap analysis between the existing landscape an the desired future state.
• Assist with the prioritization and planning of the network roadmap activities to support budget planning and investment decisions.
• Define and drive technical requirements signed off with customer for each new requirement for implementation teams
• Support customer / vendor in terms of technical design / issues / discussion where need arises
• Managing teams to ensure the technical designs are implemented as required.
• Ensure service acceptance testing (SAT) and user acceptance testing (UAT) is properly conducted in an end-to-end manner to ensure billing and payment management
• Conduct proof of concept (POC) tests for proposed technical solution or to resolve existing issues
• Review and work on reducing project cost through higher productivity, the use of tools and streamlining of resources and processes
• Resolve any problems / issues detected in project execution by communicating / negotiating with various parties involved, consultants, vendors, and etc; and/or escalating to higher level
• Raise ordering form / work orders to suppliers / contractors
• Assist pre-sales bid team on technical clarifications with customer if required

Knowledge, skills and attributes:

• Strong Network Architecture, Design and Implementation experience required.
• Client focused and demonstrate a proactive approach to solving problems
• Able to quickly change direction based on updated client specifications or system limitations
• Expertise in technical consultancy and implementation services
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Robust business knowledge

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a computer science or information technology, computer engineering or similar field
• Cisco Network implementation and Design certifications
• TOGAF or similar architecture certification preferred

Experience required:

• Demonstrated practical experience in technical architecting with networking technologies, preferably from major networking services providers and/or solution providers
• Prior experience in a pre-sales, consulting or client-facing role in a technology function
• Demonstrated experienced in managed services delivery