Network Architect (Enterprise Data Networks &

- Network Transformation) Job Title

Network Architect Enterprise Data Networks

Experience

12 18 Years

Location

Offshore (India)

Number of Openings

2

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Network Architect with 12 18 years of experience in designing, assessing, and transforming large-scale enterprise data networks. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in enterprise network architecture, network transformation programs, SD-WAN, SDDC, SD-Access, cloud networking, routing and switching technologies, and network modernization initiatives.

The role involves assessing existing enterprise network environments, defining transformation roadmaps, designing scalable network architectures, and supporting large-scale modernization programs. The candidate will also collaborate with pre-sales teams, architects, and business stakeholders to develop innovative network transformation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

- Assess enterprise network environments and perform network due diligence for large and complex infrastructures.

- Develop enterprise-wide network architecture, strategy, technical direction, and transformation roadmaps.

- Design scalable, secure, and highly available enterprise data network solutions.

- Lead enterprise network transformation initiatives involving SD-WAN, SD-Access, Software Defined Data Center (SDDC), Software Defined Networking (SDN), and Cloud Networking.

- Design routing, switching, WAN, LAN, wireless, and hybrid cloud connectivity architectures.

- Define network modernization strategies focused on automation, observability, resiliency, and operational excellence.

- Design secure network architectures aligned with enterprise security standards and Zero Trust principles.

- Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, security, and application teams for end-to-end solution delivery.

- Support pre-sales teams by preparing technical solutions, architecture documents, RFP/RFI responses, effort estimation, and customer presentations.

- Drive network automation initiatives using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Python, and Ansible.

- Design monitoring and observability solutions using enterprise monitoring platforms.

- Provide technical leadership, architecture governance, and mentoring to engineering teams.

- Conduct architecture reviews, technical assessments, risk analysis, and technology recommendations.





- Present architecture strategies and transformation roadmaps to executive leadership and business stakeholders.

Mandatory Technical Skills 1.

Enterprise Network

Architecture &

- Design (Mandatory)

- Minimum 5 years of experience in enterprise network architecture and solution design.

- Expertise in designing highly available, scalable, and secure enterprise LAN, WAN, Data Center, and Cloud network architectures.

- Experience creating network blueprints, architecture standards, and transformation roadmaps for large enterprises.

2. Routing &
- Switching (Mandatory)

- Strong expertise in enterprise routing and switching technologies.

- Hands-on experience with BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VLANs, VRFs, STP, HSRP, and enterprise campus networking.

- Strong understanding of high availability, redundancy, and network performance optimization.

3.

Enterprise Network

Assessments (Mandatory)

- Proven experience conducting enterprise network assessments, discovery, due diligence, and infrastructure health analysis.

- Ability to identify architecture gaps, risks, technical debt, and modernization opportunities.

- Experience preparing assessment reports and recommending future-state architectures.

4.

Network

Transformation (Mandatory)

- Hands-on experience delivering at least one large-scale enterprise Network Transformation Program.

- Strong experience implementing SD-WAN, Software Defined Networking (SDN), Software Defined Data Center (SDDC), SD-Access, and cloud networking solutions.

- Experience planning migration strategies with minimal business disruption.

5.

Cisco

Certifications (Mandatory)

- CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, or equivalent advanced networking certifications are highly preferred.

- Strong expertise in Cisco enterprise networking technologies and architecture best practices.

Good-to-Have Skills 1.

Network

Monitoring &

- Observability

- Experience with enterprise monitoring and observability platforms such as Splunk, Dynatrace, BigPanda, SolarWinds, LogicMonitor, ThousandEyes, or AppDynamics.





- Ability to design proactive monitoring, alerting, analytics, and operational dashboards for enterprise networks.

2.

Network

Automation

- Experience automating network provisioning and configuration using Python, Ansible, REST APIs, Netmiko, NAPALM, or similar automation frameworks.

- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management practices.

3.

Cloud

Networking

- Solid understanding of AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) networking services.

- Experience designing public, private, hybrid, and multi-cloud network architectures, including connectivity, routing, security, and load balancing.

4. AI &
- AIOps

- Exposure to AIOps, predictive analytics, and AI-driven network operations.

- Experience leveraging analytics and automation to build intent-based, self-healing network architectures.

Required Technical Skills Enterprise Networking

- Enterprise Network Architecture

- Network Design

- Campus Networks

- Data Center Networks

- WAN

- LAN

- SD-WAN

- SDN

- SDDC

- SD-Access

- MPLS

- VPN

- QoS

Routing &
- Switching

- BGP

- OSPF

- EIGRP

- VLAN

- VRF

- STP

- HSRP

Cloud Networking

- AWS Networking

- Azure Networking

- GCP Networking

- Hybrid Cloud

- Multi-Cloud Connectivity

Automation

- Python

- Ansible

- REST APIs

- Network Automation

Monitoring &
- Observability

- Splunk

- Dynatrace

- BigPanda

- ThousandEyes

- SolarWinds

Security

- Network Security

- Zero Trust

- Firewalls

- NAC

- Segmentation

Soft Skills

- Excellent communication and presentation skills.

- Strong stakeholder management and consulting capabilities.

- Experience engaging with executive leadership and enterprise customers.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to lead architecture workshops and transformation discussions.

- Experience working in global delivery and cross-functional environments.

Education

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics &
- Communication, or a related field.

Preferred Certifications

- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise)

- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure)

- Cisco SD-WAN Specialist Certification

- AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty

- Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate

- Google Professional Cloud Network Engineer

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