JD-4: Lead Network Architect – SDA + SD-WAN
Job Title Lead Network Architect – SDA + SD-WAN
Experience 10–15+ Years
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Lead Network Architect responsible for designing, leading, and governing enterprise SDA and SD-WAN transformation programs across global campus, branch, WAN, and hybrid connectivity environments. The role involves defining architecture standards, rollout strategy, migration approach, performance governance, and operational readiness for large-scale network modernization initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Design
· Define enterprise SDA and SD-WAN architecture blueprints covering campus fabric, branch connectivity, segmentation, policy, and security integration
· Develop High-Level Designs, Low-Level Designs, migration patterns, templates, and validated reference architectures
· Align network architecture with business requirements, site profiles, application criticality, resiliency needs, and operational constraints
SDA / Campus Fabric
· Lead Cisco SDA design across control plane, fabric edge, border,
wireless integration, identity services, and macro/micro-segmentation
· Define policies using Cisco DNA Center, ISE, SGTs, VRFs, VN mappings, and access control models
· Plan brownfield-to-SDA migration strategies with minimal business disruption
SD-WAN Strategy & Rollout
· Design SD-WAN underlay and overlay architectures across DIA, MPLS, broadband, LTE/5G, and cloud connectivity models
· Define routing, segmentation, application-aware policies, QoS, traffic steering, failover, and security integration patterns
· Create rollout factory models, site readiness checklists, wave plans, and success criteria for large-scale deployments
Governance & Stakeholder Management
· Drive architecture reviews, design governance boards, risk reviews, and technical decision forums
· Collaborate with customer architecture, operations, security, application, cloud, and service provider teams
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📌 Lead Network Architect – SDA + SD-WAN (India)
🏢 Neev
📍 India