Key Responsibilities :

Architecture & Design :

- Lead the architecture and design of enterprise-scale network and infrastructure solutions.
- Define and implement Network Access Control (NAC) strategies for secure enterprise access.
- Create and review High-Level Design (HLD), Low-Level Design (LLD), and solution architecture documents.
- Ensure designs align with security, compliance, scalability, and business requirements.
- Develop vendor-neutral reference architectures and technology standards.

Implementation & Integration :

- Lead deployment and integration of enterprise networking and data centre solutions.
- Collaborate with cloud, security, virtualization, and application teams.
- Drive standardization, automation, and adoption of best practices.
- Support hybrid cloud networking initiatives across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Operations & Optimization :

- Perform capacity planning, lifecycle management, and performance optimization.
- Provide architectural guidance and escalation support for complex infrastructure issues.
- Conduct risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Ensure high availability, resiliency, and operational excellence.

Governance & Technology Strategy :

- Define network and data centre roadmaps.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends.
- Participate in security strategy initiatives and access management programs.
- Drive architecture reviews, technical governance, and design workshops.

Required Technical Skills :

Core Networking :

- WAN Technologies :
- SD-WAN
- MPLS
- BGP
- OSPF




- Routing & Switching
- LAN Architecture :
- Enterprise Switching
- Segmentation
- High Availability Designs
- Wireless Networking :
- Wi-Fi 5 / Wi-Fi 6
- Wireless Controllers
- Cloud-Managed Wireless Solutions

Network Access Control (NAC) :

- Strong experience with :
- Cisco ISE
- Aruba ClearPass
- Juniper Access Assurance

Data Centre Networking :

- 1. Cisco ACI
- VXLAN / EVPN
- Juniper Apstra
- Aruba CX Fabric

Cloud & Virtualization :

- 1. AWS
- Microsoft Azure
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- VMware
- Hyper-V
- KVM

Storage & Infrastructure :

- 1. SAN
- iSCSI
- FCoE
- High Availability & Redundancy Models

Network Security :

- 1. Firewalls
- VPN Technologies
- Network Segmentation
- Zero Trust Concepts
- Access Control Frameworks

Automation & Programmability :

- 1. Python
- Ansible
- REST APIs
- Infrastructure Automation

Certifications Preferred :

- 1. CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
- CCIE Data Center
- Aruba ACDX
- JNCIE Enterprise
- JNCIE Data Center
- CISSP

Education :

- B. Tech. / B. Sc. in :
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Electronics & Telecommunications
- Related Engineering Discipline

Preferred Candidate Profile :

- 15 years of networking experience.
- Minimum 3 years in an Architect or Design Leadership role.
- Solid stakeholder management and presentation skills.
- Experience leading architecture reviews and technical workshops.
- Ability to mentor engineering and implementation teams.
- Strong documentation and solution design expertise.

📌 Orange - Architecture & Design Lead - Network Infrastructure (India)
🏢 Orange Business
📍 India