Tech Lead - Data Centre Network Architecture & NFVi

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Tech Lead - Data Centre Network Architecture & NFVi to support a strategic enterprise customer engagement in Singapore. This is a senior customer-facing role combining technology advisory, solution architecture, network consultancy and delivery leadership. The successful candidate will assess customers' existing network environments, identify architecture gaps and recommend future-state solutions aligned with business objectives, industry trends and operational requirements. The role requires a strong combination of Data Centre networking expertise, hands-on implementation experience and the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders, including VP and C-level executives.

Responsibilities

• Customer Advisory and Solution Consulting
• Build trusted-adviser relationships with customers, technical teams and senior executives.
• Assess customers' current network architecture across multiple domains and recommend practical improvement areas.
• Identify architecture gaps, risks and technology opportunities.
• Advise customers on future-state infrastructure architecture based on industry trends and business requirements.
• Translate complex technical solutions into clear business outcomes for senior stakeholders.
• Provide pre-sales support, solution scoping and technical consultancy across multiple technology domains.
• Contribute to effort estimation, implementation timelines and solution options while managing customer expectations.
• Data Centre Network Architecture
• Lead the design of high-level and low-level Data Centre network solutions.
• Architect scalable, resilient and secure network infrastructure environments.
• Design and advise on solutions involving:Cisco ACIVXLAN EVPNMulti-Pod and Multi-Site architectureData Centre Interconnect (DCI)WAN and LAN networkingSoftware-Defined WANSoftware-Defined AccessNetwork Functions Virtualisation Infrastructure (NFVi)Service orchestration
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend suitable adoption strategies.
• Project Delivery and Implementation
• Lead end-to-end project delivery, including planning, design, network staging, implementation, migration, testing and handover.
• Provide technical leadership during deployment and infrastructure transformation projects.
• Support troubleshooting of network incidents and technical issues during project implementation.
• Provide remote or onsite deployment support where required.
• Work closely with project managers, customer relationship teams, account teams, business units and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Technical Leadership and Capability Development
• Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance to delivery teams.
• Support capability development through knowledge sharing, training and coaching.
• Develop reusable tools, automation scripts and delivery best practices.
• Promote the use of automation and AI tools to improve delivery efficiency.
• Support the incubation of new end-to-end services and technology solutions.
• Required Skills and Experience
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Data Centre networking, infrastructure architecture, network consultancy or solution delivery.
• Strong experience in Data Centre network planning, design and implementation.
• Deep hands-on experience with Cisco ACI and VXLAN EVPN .
• Experience designing or implementing Multi-Pod and Multi-Site architectures.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco Nexus platforms, including:Nexus 9000Nexus 7000Nexus 5000Nexus 2000
• Experience with Catalyst series switches, DCI and virtualised network environments.
• Good knowledge of WAN, LAN, SD-WAN and Software-Defined Access technologies.
• Experience with NFVi solutions and service orchestration.
• Strong customer-facing consulting and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to present complex architecture recommendations clearly to senior executives.
• Experience leading project delivery from solution design through implementation and handover.
• Additional Technical Knowledge
• Experience in the following areas will be advantageous:
• Linux and Python
• Java
• Virtualisation technologies
• OpenStack
• Kubernetes and containers
• Network automation
• Public and private cloud environments
• AWS, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform
• Practical use of AI tools to support delivery and technical operations
• Financial Services Industry environments
• Certifications
• Relevant professional certifications are highly preferred, such as:
• CCIE or CCDE
• Cisco specialist certifications
• VCP or VCDX
• RHCE
• AWS, Azure or Google Cloud certifications
• Other recognised network, infrastructure or cloud certifications
• Employment Details
• Location: Singapore
• Employment Term: 12-month renewable employment term
• Work Arrangement: Customer-facing role with onsite support where required
• Seniority Level: Senior Technical Lead / Architect / Principal Consultant
• Ideal Candidate Profil

Additional Information

Tech Lead - Data Centre Network Architecture & NFVi Singapore | 12-Month Renewable Employment Term

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