Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Architect – IT Solutioning to lead end-to-end network architecture, design, and delivery across our Co-Working, Managed Operations (MO), Design & Build (D&B;), and Internal IT Operations verticals. The ideal candidate will own the full network lifecycle — from firewall and perimeter security through to end-user connectivity — and will serve as the primary technical authority for complex enterprise network solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Network Architecture & Solution Design

- Architect, design, and deliver end-to-end enterprise network solutions across LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, WLAN, and security domains.
- Lead technical solutioning for Co-Working spaces, Managed Operations (MO) environments, and Design & Build (D&B;) projects from initial design to live handover.
- Create detailed network design documents (HLDs, LLDs), BOM/BOQ, and rack & stack plans aligned to client and business requirements.
- Design perimeter security architectures including Next-Gen Firewalls (NGFW), IPS/IDS, DMZ, NAC, and Zero Trust frameworks.
- Define network standards, reference architectures, and design templates for repeatable deployments.

2. Co-Working & Managed Operations (MO)

- Own IT solutioning for Co-Working fit-outs — network infrastructure from ISP demarcation to end-user devices.
- Design managed network services for MO clients including SLAs, monitoring frameworks, NOC integration, and escalation paths.
- Develop resilient, multi-tenant network designs with appropriate segmentation, QoS, and bandwidth management.

3. Design & Build (D&B;) Projects

- Lead IT infrastructure design for greenfield and brownfield D&B; projects across commercial real estate, campuses, and enterprise sites.
- Collaborate with civil, MEP, and project management teams for structured cabling, data centre, server room, and comms room designs.
- Ensure network designs comply with TIA/EIA, ISO/IEC 11801,



and relevant Indian/international standards.

4. Internal IT Operations

- Govern and continuously improve the organization's internal IT network infrastructure — core, distribution, and access layers.
- Lead L3 escalation support for critical incidents and drive root cause analysis (RCA) and problem management.
- Manage network capacity planning, lifecycle management, and technology refresh cycles.
- Drive automation of network operations using tools such as Ansible, Python scripting, or vendor-specific orchestration platforms.

5. Firewall & Security

- Lead design and management of firewall policies, NAT, VPN (IPsec/SSL), and micro-segmentation strategies.
- Engage with SOC/security teams to align network architecture with organizational security posture.
- Conduct periodic network security audits, vulnerability assessments, and drive remediation plans.

6. Stakeholder & Vendor Management

- Serve as the technical SPOC for clients, vendors (Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Juniper, Aruba, etc.), and internal leadership.
- Evaluate and onboard new technology vendors; conduct PoC/PoT for emerging network technologies.
- Mentor and guide a team of network engineers, providing technical leadership and upskilling roadmaps.

Certifications

The following certifications are required or strongly preferred for this role:

CCNP

Cisco Certified Network Qualified

MANDATORY

CCIE

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert

PREFERRED

Note: CCNP is mandatory prerequisites.

Education & Experience

- B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech in Electronics, Computer Science, IT, or related engineering discipline.
- 10–12 years of progressive experience in enterprise network engineering, architecture, and solution delivery.
- Minimum 5 years in a senior architect or technical lead capacity with client-facing solutioning responsibilities.
- Proven track record of delivering large-scale network projects
- Experience working in a managed services, system integrator, or real estate/co-working IT environment is highly desirable.

📌 Senior Architect IT Solutioning (India)
🏢 Awfis
📍 India