About the Company

Mindsprint

About the Role

Network Architect Employment Type: Full-Time Experience: 9+ Years Location: Chennai Job Summary Mindsprint is looking for an experienced Network Architect with 9+ years of expertise in designing, implementing, and managing enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have robust hands-on experience across switching, routing, wireless, SD-WAN, firewalls, network monitoring, and data center environments.

Responsibilities

- Design and implement scalable and secure enterprise network architectures.
- Provide technical expertise across LAN/WAN, switching, routing, wireless, and SD-WAN environments.
- Design, configure, and troubleshoot network infrastructure across enterprise and data center environments.
- Manage and support firewall technologies, including Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, and Fortinet.
- Develop network architecture solutions aligned with business and security requirements.
- Monitor network performance, availability, capacity, and security using network monitoring tools.
- Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide root-cause analysis.
- Work closely with infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, and application teams to ensure seamless network connectivity.
- Support network upgrades, migrations, and technology refresh initiatives.
- Maintain network architecture documentation, diagrams, standards, and configuration baselines.




- Participate in incident management, change management, and network optimization activities.
- Provide technical guidance and support to network engineering teams.

Required Skills

- 9+ years of experience in network engineering/architecture.
- Strong hands-on experience in Switching and Routing.
- Experience with Wireless networking technologies.
- Strong knowledge and experience in SD-WAN.
- Hands-on experience with enterprise Firewalls, preferably:
- Cisco ASA
- Palo Alto
- Fortinet
- Experience with network monitoring and management tools.
- Strong experience working in Data Center environments.
- Good understanding of enterprise network architecture, security, and connectivity.
- Robust troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Preferred Skills

- Experience with large-scale enterprise network infrastructure.
- Knowledge of network security best practices.
- Experience with network migration and transformation projects.
- Relevant networking certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, PCNSE, or Fortinet certifications would be an advantage.
- What We’re Looking For
- Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to handle complex network infrastructure and architecture requirements.

📌 Network Architect (Chennai)
🏢 Mindsprint
📍 Chennai