Network Architect

Job location : Mumbai and Pune

• Drive presales and solutioning activities including requirement analysis effort estimation architecture design and creation of competitive value driven responses for RFPs RFIs RFQs
• Collaborate with sales delivery and SMEs to define win themes prepare proposals support bid defences and ensure smooth transition from pursuit to delivery
• Responsible for designing implementing and managing complex network infrastructures that support enterprise-wide connectivity security and performance This includes WAN/LAN/Wi-Fi transformation SDWAN deployment and automation of network operations

Key Responsibilities

Design Architecture

• Develop high-level and low-level designs HLDLLD for WAN LAN and Wi-Fi networks
• Architect SDWAN solutions using platforms like Cisco Viptela Prisma Access
• Integrate cloud native services and public cloud connectivity AWS Azure

Automation Monitoring

• Implement automation using tools like ServiceNow Nautobot and Cisco Catalyst Center
• Support zero touch provisioning micro segmentation and NAC Network Access Control

Wi-Fi Wireless Design

• Design multizone Wi-Fi with role-based authentication and VLAN based SSIDs
• Transition legacy Cisco WLCAP setups to cloud managed WLAN architectures

Security Compliance

• Implement firewalls VPNs proxy servers and secure access controls
• Ensure compliance with SOC 2 Type 2 and other regulatory frameworks

Collaboration Leadership

• Work with cross functional teams including product owners engineers and business units
• Lead network transformation projects and mentor junior engineers

Required Skills

• Deep expertise in SDWAN technologies Cisco Viptela Prisma Access Cloud genix
• Strong understanding of routing protocols BGP OSPF EIGRP
• Experience with WiFi design RF planning and controllerless APs
• Proficiency in network automation using APIs and orchestration tools
• Familiarity with cloud platforms AWS Azure and hybrid connectivity models
• Knowledge of network security firewalls VPNs NAC and segmentation

Qualifications

• Bachelors or masters degree in computer science engineering or related field
• Certifications such as CCNPCCIE Cisco SDWAN Aruba ClearPass or AWS Networking Specialty are highly desirable
• 15 years of experience in enterprise networking with at least 3 years in SDWAN and automation

Impact Value

This role is pivotal in driving digital transformation and LTIMs service delivery excellence It supports initiatives like IIoT cloud migration and secure remote access contributing to cost savings performance improvements and operational agility