Role Summary An experienced Network Architect responsible for designing, implementing, and governing global network infrastructure across corporate offices, manufacturing sites, warehouses, data centers, and cloud environments. The role ensures secure, resilient, and scalable network services while supporting digital transformation, OT/IT integration, and business-critical operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Design, implement, and maintain enterprise WAN, LAN, WLAN, and Data Center networks.
- Define network architecture standards, High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), and implementation guidelines.
- Lead network transformation and modernization initiatives.
- Support cloud networking (Azure/AWS), hybrid connectivity, and SD-WAN solutions.
- Ensure network security compliance in line with corporate standards and policies.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, security, manufacturing, and application teams.
- Drive vendor management, technical governance, and solution reviews.
- Perform capacity planning, performance optimization, and technology lifecycle management.
- Provide L3/L4 technical escalation support for critical incidents, major projects, and complex network issues.

Technical Skills Routing &
- Switching

- Cisco Catalyst and Nexus platforms
- BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VRF
- VLANs, STP, HSRP/VRRP
- MPLS and WAN technologies

Data Center
- Cisco Nexus/HPE switches
- VXLAN EVPN
- Cisco ACI (preferred)




- Load Balancers (F5 preferred)

Security
- Palo Alto and Cisco Firepower
- Site-to-Site and Remote Access VPNs
- Cisco ISE / NAC solutions
- Network segmentation and Zero Trust principles

Wireless
- Cisco, HPE Aruba Wireless
- Wireless design, optimization, and troubleshooting

Manufacturing &

- OT Experience (Highly Preferred)

- Network design for manufacturing plants and warehouse environments.
- OT/IT network segmentation and security.
- Understanding of industrial protocols and Operational Technology (OT) environments.
- Experience supporting supply chain and production facilities.

Experience

- 12-15+ years of Enterprise Networking experience.
- 5+ years in Network Architecture roles.
- Experience working in global enterprise environments.
- Exposure to multi-vendor network ecosystems.
- Solid stakeholder management and project leadership capabilities.

Preferred Certifications

- CCNP Enterprise / CCIE
- Cisco SD-WAN Specialist
- Azure Network Engineer Associate
- AWS Advanced Networking
- Palo Alto PCNSE
- ITIL Foundation

Key Diageo-Relevant Competencies
- Global Network Strategy
- Architecture Governance
- Manufacturing Site Connectivity
- Cloud Transformation
- Security &
- Compliance
- Vendor Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Documentation (HLDs/LLDs)
- Incident &
- Problem Management
- Strong Communication Skills

📌 Network Architect (Bengaluru)
🏢 Diageo
📍 Bengaluru