– Senior Network Architect (Data Center & Enterprise Networks)

Experience : 10–18 Years

Location: Hyderabad

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Network Architect to design, implement, and optimize secure, scalable, and highly available enterprise and data center network infrastructures.

The ideal candidate should possess deep expertise in Cisco Data Center technologies , Cisco ACI , VXLAN EVPN , Fortinet SD-WAN , cloud networking, and modern network security architectures.

The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust network solutions that support business-critical applications and large-scale data center environments.

Key Responsibilities

- Design and architect enterprise and data center network solutions for high availability, scalability, and security.
- Design and implement Cisco ACI-based software-defined data center fabrics.
- Architect Spine-Leaf networks using VXLAN EVPN technologies.
- Design Layer 2 and Layer 3 network architectures, including routing, switching, and segmentation.
- Design Data Center Interconnect (DCI) solutions for disaster recovery and business continuity.
- Implement high-availability architectures using HSRP, VRRP, ECMP, and redundancy best practices.
- Design and implement Fortinet SD-WAN and Next-Generation Firewall solutions.
- Develop secure network architectures based on Zero Trust and micro-segmentation principles.
- Integrate cloud networking with AWS, Azure, and hybrid cloud environments.
- Perform capacity planning, performance optimization, and network assessments.
- Lead network transformation and migration projects.
- Collaborate with security, infrastructure,



cloud, and application teams.
- Prepare High-Level Design (HLD), Low-Level Design (LLD), implementation plans, and technical documentation.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and governance for network engineering teams.
- Participate in architecture reviews and technology evaluations.

Required Technical Skills

Data Center Networking

- Cisco ACI
- Cisco Nexus
- Spine-Leaf Architecture
- VXLAN
- EVPN
- BGP EVPN
- Data Center Interconnect (DCI)
- Multi-Tenant Networks
- Fabric Architecture
- SDN

Routing & Switching

- BGP
- OSPF
- EIGRP
- IS-IS
- MPLS
- VRF
- HSRP
- VRRP
- QoS
- Multicast
- STP
- ECMP

Security

- Fortinet Firewalls
- FortiGate
- FortiManager
- FortiAnalyzer
- SD-WAN
- IPSec VPN
- SSL VPN
- NGFW
- Zero Trust
- NAC
- Cisco ISE

Monitoring & Troubleshooting

- SolarWinds
- PRTG
- Wireshark
- ThousandEyes
- NetFlow
- SNMP
- Syslog

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related field.
- Master's degree is an added advantage.

Preferred Certifications

- Cisco CCNP Enterprise / Data Center
- Cisco CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
- Cisco CCIE Data Center
- Cisco ACI Specialist
- Fortinet NSE 4/5/7 or FCSS
- AWS Advanced Networking Specialty
- Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate
- VMware VCP-NV
- NVIDIA Networking Certifications (preferred)

Soft Skills

- Strong solution architecture and design capabilities
- Excellent stakeholder management
- Customer-facing consulting experience
- Solid analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Project leadership and mentoring
- Excellent communication and documentation skills

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