ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT

Position Description.
At CGI, we’re a team of builders.
We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to professionals located in 40 countries.
Founded in , CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed.
We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve.
At CGI, we’re a team of builders.
We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to professionals located in 40 countries.
Founded in , CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed.
We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve results for our clients - and for our members.
Come grow with us.
Learn more at www.
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om.
This is a great opportunity to join a winning team.
CGI offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and professional development.
Benefits for full-time, permanent members start on the first day of employment and include a paid time-off program and profit participation and stock purchase plans.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
No unsolicited agency referrals please.
Job Title.
Network Architect Position.
Architect Experience.
Years Category.
Software Development/ Engineering Main location.
India, Karnataka, Bangalore Position ID.
J Employment Type.
Full Time Network Design and Implementation.
· Design and plan network infrastructure solutions based on business requirements and technology trends.
· Implement and configure network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers...
· Deploy and manage network protocols, routing, VLANs, VPNs, and other networking technologies.
Network Operations and Maintenance.
· Monitor network performance, availability, and security.
· Perform network troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve network issues in a timely manner.
Good to have skills.
· Conduct regular maintenance activities, such as firmware upgrades, patch management, and configuration backups.
· Plan and implement network upgrades and expansions to support business growth and technological advancements.
· Collaborate with capacity planning teams to forecast future network requirements.
Documentation and Reporting.
· Maintain accurate documentation of network configurations, diagrams, procedures, and standards.
· Generate network performance reports, incident reports, and metrics for management and stakeholders.
· Contribute to the development of network documentation, policies, and guidelines.
Vendor Management and Collaboration.
· Manage relationships with network equipment vendors, service providers, and contractors.
· Coordinate vendor support, service agreements, and procurement of network hardware and software.
Must have skills.
· Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams, including systems administrators, security engineers, and application developers, on network-related projects and initiatives.
· Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Network Engineer or in a similar role.
· Hands-on experience with network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls, etc.) and software (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, etc.).
· Experience with network protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, VPN, etc.).
Skills.
· Strong knowledge of network design and implementation best practices.
· Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting network hardware and software.
· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications · Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP etc., · Experience with network automation tools and scripting languages (Python, Perl, etc.).
· Familiarity with cloud networking concepts and technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)..
Must have experience on Cisco ACI, FortiGate firewall and F5 Load balancers.
Personal Attributes · Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
· Proactive and self-motivated with a strong commitment to continuous learning.
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
· Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
· This position may require occasional evening and weekend work for network upgrades, maintenance, and project implementations.
CGI is an equal opportunity employer.
In addition, CGI is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in accordance with provincial legislation.
Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs.
Skills.
Cisco English Fortigate Fortigate Network Network Administration What you can expect from us.
Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging.
Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life.
That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees.
We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value.
You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last.
You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.