Network Architect

We are looking for a highly experienced Network Architect with 15+ years of experience in designing, governing, and transforming enterprise network environments. The role requires deep technical expertise, strong design ownership, and the ability to drive network automation and modernization initiatives.

🔧 Key Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end network architecture across LAN, WAN, WLAN, Data Center, and Cloud platforms.
• Define and maintain network architecture standards, reference designs, and roadmaps aligned with business and security needs.
• Act as the design authority for all network changes, transformations, and major initiatives.
• Drive network automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) strategy using tools such as Ansible and Terraform.
• Lead architecture reviews, design approvals, and technical governance.
• Design highly available, scalable, and secure enterprise networks.
• Lead modernization initiatives including SD-WAN, cloud networking, and zero-trust architectures.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to network engineering and operations teams.
• Collaborate with security, cloud, and application teams for integrated designs.
• Engage with vendors and partners for solution architecture and technology selection.

🧠 Technical Skills & Expertise:

• Expert-level knowledge of routing & switching (Cisco / Aruba / Juniper).
• Strong experience with WAN, MPLS, and SD-WAN architectures.
• Deep expertise in network security (firewalls, VPNs, segmentation).
• Solid understanding of data center networking and high availability design patterns.
• Hands-on exposure to network automation and IaC using Ansible and Terraform.
• Working knowledge of Python for network automation, validation, and integration.
• Experience with cloud networking (Azure / AWS preferred).
• Strong understanding of enterprise ITSM / ITIL environments.

🎯 Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum 15 years of experience in enterprise networking roles.
• Proven experience in Network Architect / Principal Network Engineer positions.
• Strong design documentation, HLD/LLD, and stakeholder presentation skills.
• Relevant certifications preferred: CCIE, CCNP, TOGAF, or equivalent.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.