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Position: Network & SDS Architect Band: F (TSU), Salary – 21.5 - 35.4 LPA Location: UIDAI Technology Centre, Bengaluru Number of Positions: 1 Educational Qualification BE / B.Tech / M.Tech / MCA or equivalent qualification. Post-graduation in Technology preferred. Network/Security certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, PCNSE etc. desirable Experience Minimum 10+ years of experience in network/security implementation and/or management.Demonstrated experience in leading solution design and implementation of opensource SDS platforms. Experience in architecting on-premises, cloud, and hybrid storage architectures. Experience managing enterprise backup solutions and storage refresh/upgrade projects. Experience with WAN and backbone network protocols. Exposure to cloud networking and security (AWS, Azure, GCP) desirable. Strong program management exposure including costing and estimation awareness. Key Responsibilities Lead architecture, design, implementation, and maintenance of Network and Software Defined Storage (SDS) platforms. Architect on-premises, cloud, and hybrid storage solutions. Design WAN and backbone network architectures (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, etc.). Manage and implement opensource Software Defined Storage solutions (CEPH preferred).Architect and oversee storage & backup solutions across EMC, HP, NetApp, Azure, AWS, and CEPH technologies. Lead private, public, and hybrid cloud storage solution design and deployment.Drive data migration and transformation programs, including cloud-based storage transitions. Ensure operability, reliability, security, performance, and sustainability of infrastructure platforms.Manage dependencies, risks, and stakeholder coordination for infrastructure change initiatives. Oversee backup products and Virtual Tape Libraries (VTLs). Ensure governance compliance with architecture frameworks and artefacts.Collaborate with network, compute, monitoring, and security teams for integrated solution delivery. Technical Skills Strong understanding of routing & switching protocols. Working knowledge of Calico (Mandatory). Working knowledge of Linux (Mandatory). Strong understanding of storage and backup technologies (CEPH, NetApp, HP, Azure, AWS, GCP – experience in at least two). Knowledge of architecture frameworks and governance models. Familiarity with opensource products and operating systems. Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.