◆ Role Overview

The Network Architect is the most versatile technical authority in the Solution Engineering team, covering the full spectrum of IP networking from ISP backbone design to enterprise SD-WAN, NFV, SASE, and GPON/FTTH access deployments. This role is critical to the MSI business where integrated network solutions are central to large deal pursuits. The architect must combine CCIE-level depth with the commercial acumen to shape multi-vendor network proposals for carrier, enterprise, and government customers.

Key Responsibilities
? Architect carrier-grade IP/MPLS backbone, metro Ethernet, and service provider networks.
? Design enterprise routing and switching solutions leveraging BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EVPN-VXLAN, and network automation.
? Lead SD-WAN solution design using Cisco Viptela, VMware VeloCloud, Fortinet, and Nokia Nuage platforms.
? Architect SASE solutions including ZTNA, CASB, SWG, FWaaS, and Secure SD-WAN.
? Design GPON/XGS-PON and FTTH networks, including OLT/ONT sizing, OSP design, and BSS/OSS integration.
? Develop NFV/SDN architectures using OpenStack, Kubernetes, ONAP,



and virtualized network functions.
? Create HLDs, LLDs, BOQs, migration strategies, and technical proposals.
? Conduct customer workshops, discovery sessions, PoCs, and executive-level presentations.
? Collaborate with sales teams, OEMs, and customers to shape and win strategic opportunities.

Technical Expertise
✅ IP/MPLS, Segment Routing (SR-MPLS/SRv6), Traffic Engineering
✅ Routing & Switching – BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EVPN-VXLAN
✅ SD-WAN – Cisco, VMware, Fortinet, Nokia
✅ SASE – Zscaler, Prisma Access, Fortinet SASE
✅ GPON / FTTH – Huawei, Nokia, ZTE Platforms
✅ NFV / SDN – OpenStack, Kubernetes, ONAP
✅ Data Centre Networking & Spine-Leaf Architectures
✅ Network Automation – Python, Ansible, Terraform

Educational Qualifications
? B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication, Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or related disciplines.
? BCA / MCA / M.Sc

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