Job Description (JD)
Network Architect (Data, Routing, Switching & Firewall)
Position Title
Network Architect, Data Networks, Routing, Switching & Security
Location
Bangalore / Hybrid / Remote (as applicable)
Experience
12+ to 18+ Years in Enterprise Network Architecture, Design, Implementation, and Operations
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to lead the design, implementation, modernization, and governance of enterprise network infrastructure across Data Center, WAN, LAN, Routing, Switching, and Firewall technologies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining network architecture standards, driving transformational initiatives, ensuring network security, and providing technical leadership for large-scale enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
Network Architecture & Design
• Design scalable, secure, and highly available enterprise network architectures.
• Define network standards, reference architectures, and best practices.
• Lead network transformation initiatives including cloud connectivity and SD-WAN adoption.
• Create High-Level Design (HLD)



and Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation.
• Architect solutions for data centers, branch offices, and cloud settings.

Routing & Switching
• Design and manage complex enterprise routing environments.
• Robust expertise in: • BGP
• OSPF
• EIGRP
• MPLS
• VRF
• VXLAN
• EVPN

• Develop network segmentation strategies and optimize traffic flow.
• Architect resilient WAN and LAN connectivity solutions.

Data Center Networking
• Design and optimize data center network infrastructure.
• Experience with: • Spine-Leaf Architecture
• Cisco ACI
• Nexus Platforms
• Data Center Interconnect (DCI)
• Load Balancers
• Storage Networking

• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery readiness.

Firewall & Network Security
• Design and govern firewall architectures and security controls.
• Hands-on experience with: • Palo Alto
• Fortinet
• Check Point
• Cisco Firepower

• Implement: • IPS

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