Senior Network Architect

Overview

Network Architect

Certification

Architecture & Design Authority

• Provide architecture-level support for enterprise and hybrid cloud networks
• Review and validate HLDs and LLDs for network and security designs
• Drive optimization, scalability, resiliency, and performance improvements
• Act as technical authority for multi-vendor architecture decisions

Advanced Network Support & Escalations

• Act as final escalation point for critical network incidents
• Lead incident bridges and drive service restoration
• Identify recurring issues and implement long-term solutions
• Ensure high availability and operational stability

Security Architecture & Zero Trust

• Lead firewall architecture and security design reviews
• Manage Palo Alto and Cisco FTD firewall architecture
• Rule optimization, segmentation, and least privilege enforcement
• Drive Zero Trust network architecture implementation
• Align with enterprise security and compliance frameworks

Cloud & Hybrid Networking – Microsoft Azure

• L3 design support for Azure networking
• VNet architecture, routing, UDRs, NSGs
• Azure VPN Gateway and hybrid connectivity
• Secure Azure to on-prem connectivity
• Optimize cloud network performance and availability

Core Network Engineering

• Routing and switching (BGP, OSPF)
• SD-WAN architecture and WAN optimization
• DNS, DHCP and enterprise network services
• LAN/WAN performance and reliability improvements

Cisco Platforms – Automation & NAC

• Cisco DNA Center (DNAC) automation and assurance
• Cisco ISE NAC architecture and policy control
• Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC) design and support

Load Balancing & Application Delivery

• F5 Load Balancer architecture and optimization
• Traffic management and high availability design
• Application delivery performance tuning

Governance & Leadership

• Capacity planning and performance management
• Compliance, audit readiness and configuration governance
• Participate in Change Advisory Board (CAB)
• Approve major and high-risk changes
• Mentor L2/L3 engineers and provide architecture guidance
• 🎯 Required Skills
• CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure or CCIE Security (Mandatory)
• Palo Alto Firewalls – expert level

• Bgp, Ospf, Sd-Wan

• Enterprise LAN/WAN architecture
• DNS, DHCP, core network services
• ⭐ Preferred Certifications

• F5 Certified Administrator

• ITIL v4 Foundation
• 👤 Ideal Candidate
• 8–10 years enterprise network experience
• Architect-level ownership of large environments
• Strong troubleshooting and escalation handling
• Multi-vendor data center & cloud experience
• Leadership and mentoring experience