Role Overview

We are looking for a seasoned and delivery-focused Infrastructure Architect (12 to 16 years of experience) to lead the design, optimization, and governance of enterprise network environments. In this role, you will act as the technical authority across multi-vendor fabrics, driving architectures built on Arista, Cisco, EVPN-VXLAN, dynamic routing (BGP), load balancers, and WAN acceleration solutions.

Key Responsibilities

- Architecture &
- Fabric Design:

Lead the high-level (HLD) and low-level design (LLD) for resilient enterprise and data center networks, leveraging modern spine-leaf architectures, EVPN-VXLAN overlays, and multi-tenant VRF designs.

- Routing &

- Switching Governance:

Provide architectural leadership on Arista EOS and Cisco (Catalyst / Nexus) switching and routing platforms; optimize dynamic routing protocols with an emphasis on BGP, OSPF, and underlay/overlay traffic engineering.

- Application Delivery &

- Load Balancing:

Architect, configure, and maintain enterprise load balancing solutions (e.g., F5 BIG-IP / Citrix ADC) to guarantee high availability, SSL offloading, and reliable traffic distribution.

- Wireless &

- Enterprise Access:

Oversee and implement enterprise-grade Cisco Wireless infrastructure (WLC, Access Points, RF optimization) to deliver secure and seamless corporate mobility.

- WAN Performance &

- Optimization:

Manage WAN optimization platforms and edge acceleration appliances to maximize branch-to-data center throughput and reduce latency.

- Security &

- Operational Resilience:

Implement network hardening, security segmentation,



and compliance standards; establish robust rollback and disaster recovery mechanisms to ensure zero unplanned downtime.

- Documentation &

- Technical Leadership:

Author comprehensive network blueprints, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and operational runbooks. Mentor senior engineering staff and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.

Required Qualifications &

- Experience

- Relevant Experience: 12 to 16 years of progressive engineering and architectural experience in enterprise network or large-scale data center environments.

- Data Center Fabric &
- Protocols:

Advanced hands-on implementation depth in EVPN, VXLAN, MP-BGP, and BGP traffic engineering.

- Multi-Vendor Platforms: Extensive operational and configuration experience across Arista platforms and Cisco Routing &

- Switching

(IOS-XE / NX-OS).

- Application Delivery: Strong architectural background in load balancer design, deployment, and failover topologies.

- Wireless &

- WAN Optimization:

Demonstrated proficiency in Cisco enterprise wireless deployments and WAN acceleration technologies.

- Troubleshooting &

- Problem Solving:

Proven expertise in resolving complex, multi-tier Layer 2/Layer 3 network incidents and architectural bottlenecks.

Preferred Certifications

- Cisco Certified Network Qualified (CCNP Enterprise / Data Center) or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)

- Arista Certified Engineering Associate / Professional (ACE)

- Equivalent vendor certifications in load balancing (e.g., F5 CTS) or enterprise networking

📌 Infrastructure Architect Lead (Bengaluru)
🏢 Astreya
📍 Bengaluru