Technical Architect-IP Services_D-1794

Role - As a Technical Architect, the position would be responsible for providing Consulting, Designing, Implementation and L3-L4 / Engineering level support for the Global IP Services Team. The work would primarily involve working with the BIND based DNS/ ISC DHCP and IPAM solutions we have deployed in Allianz, globally. However the candidate should have a good experience in Linux management and good working knowledge on Technologies like VMware virtualisation,  Network Routing and Switching , Network Security areas as well as Programming and scripting skills.

The candidate should have around 12-15 years of relevant experience with Consulting, Designing, Implementation and Engineering level support for the IP Services solutions like DNS, DHCP v4 & v6, Linux as well as exposure to Network subnetting.

The other Technologies involved in this role are as mentioned below.

 

Experience/Domain Knowledge needed:

 

Primary Skills (L4 / Engineering and Architecture Level expertise - mandatory requirement):

• DNS and DHCPv4/DHCPv6 protocols with hands-on management of BIND - Primary skill
• Red hat based Linux servers - Primary skill
• IPV4 management and familiarity of IPV6 - Primary skill
• Architecture, Design and Consulting skills
• Solutioning and Presentation skills for IP Services area
• ESXi/KVM based Virtualization

 

Secondary Skills (Secondary skills):

• Experience in IP address management in a large corporate environment with exposure to an IPAM tool
• Awareness on AWS / Azure Cloud Technologies
• Network routing and switching
• Network Security
• Programming skills in Python / Shell scripting / Ansible
• Understanding of Active Directory Integrated DNS

 

 

Responsibilities:

• Support with Design, Consulting, Engineering and Architecture activities for the global IP Services solution in Allianz.
• Support with Build and upgrade activities for the IP Services infrastructure.
• Provide L3-L4 / Engineering level Escalation Operational support for the for the global IP Services solution.
• Interact with Customers for understanding and supporting their requirements with IP Services solution deployment.
• Transformation / Transition / Migrations of IP Services solutions.
• Incident / Change and Problem Management support for the Global IP Services solutions.
• Working closely with Vendors (e.g. Cisco, HP, etc) for escalated issues until resolution.
• Collaborating with Architecture, Engineering and various internal and external delivery and support teams for ensuring Optimal support for the IP Services solution.
• Proactively managing client engagement, technology lifecycle development, and planning and coordinating with various internal and external stakeholders
• Analysing, evaluating, and communicating capacity and performance with the objective of driving improvements to customer networks.
• Creating presentations and demonstrations related to technology, process, or client solutions as necessary.
• Support the Information Security Officer and the Audit Units for periodic Audits / PT on the IP Services solution
• Documentation of infrastructure design, procedures and processes as part of Operational support activities.
• Mentoring and provide Technical guidance for the L1/L2 and L3 Operations teams, as needed.

Qualification, Experience and Skills

The candidate should have around 12-15 years of relevant Infrastructure experience with excellent hands on experience on DNS/DHCP protocols and IPAM solutions.

B Tech Computer Engineering/E&C/MCA/BSc/MSc Computer Science /IT

Infrastructure certifications

Excellent Communication and Presentation skills

A fundamental grasp of AI tools will be an added benefit. 

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. 

 

At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust. 

 

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. 

 

Great to have you on board. Let's care for tomorrow. 

 

Note: Having different strengths, experiences, perspectives and approaches is an integral part of Allianz' company culture. One means to achieve this is a regular rotation of Allianz Executive employees across functions, Allianz entities and geographies. Therefore, the company expects from its employees a general openness and a high motivation to regularly change positions and collect experiences across Allianz Group.