Introduction
Positions available in the following locations: Paris, Nice, Marseille, Lille

For this Job role you will join a team specialized for the definition and implementation of business IT infrastructures, helping our clients in their digital transformation.
This team is in charge of the following main activities:

• Understand the current environment and future needs
• Transform and modernize network and security infrastructures
• Transfer responsibilities and knowledge with the operations teams
• Work in heterogeneous and multicultural environment.

Your Role and Responsibilities
Your mission will consist more specifically in leading the activities of design (HLD, LLD), for the architecture and implementation of the new environment, using proven methods and standard tools.
Your main responsibilities:

• Provide advice and guidance on technological orientation decisions
• Provide advice and guidance to your network and security colleagues
• Design and ensure the production of LAN and WAN network architectures
• Design business proposals
• Design Proof of Concept / Pilot
• Participate in the creation of procedures and operating methods
• Customize deployments to meet customer requirements
• Be curious about new technologies: cloud, security and mobility (5G)

Travel (in France) is expected for customers

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Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• At least 15 years of experience developing architecture and infrastructure solutions
• A significant experience in Consultative Enterprise IT Roadmap definition
• At least one active certification among these technologies (Cisco ACI, NxOS, Firewalling)
• Skills in these two technologies: Cisco NxOS, ACI
• Firewalling skills (example: Palo Alto, Fortinet)
• In-depth experience in the implementation of VXLAN, MPLS, DC architecture domains
• Experience in Hybrid Cloud Network architecture
• Experience in SD-WAN implementation

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• TOGAF Essentials certification
• Cisco CCIE certification
• Palo Alto and / or Fortinet certification
• AWS and / or Azure certification
• VMware Network virtualization knowledge
• VMware SDDC - NSX knowledge

About Business Unit
At Global Technology Services (GTS), we help our clients envision the future by offering end-to-end IT and technology support services, supported by an unmatched global delivery network. It's a unique blend of bold new ideas and client-first thinking. If you can restlessly reinvent yourself and solve problems in new ways, work on both technology and business projects, and ask, "What else is possible?" GTS is the place for you!

Your Life @ IBM
What matters to you when you’re looking for your next career challenge?

Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.

Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.

About IBM
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Location Statement
For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

Being You @ IBM
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.