CCIE Architect

Hyderabad, India | IT & Digital (IT&D)

Global Enterprise | Hybrid Work Model

We are hiring a Principal-Level Cisco Network Architect (CCIE Preferred) to lead our Global Connectivity and Data Centre strategy from Hyderabad.

This is not an operations role.

This is a strategic architecture leadership opportunity for a senior CCIE / CCNP-certified Cisco expert who can build a software-defined, AI-optimized, Zero-Trust enterprise network at global scale.

If you are a Cisco-certified Network Architect with deep routing, switching, SD-WAN, SASE, and AIOps expertise, this is your opportunity to drive enterprise-wide digital transformation.

You will define and execute the roadmap for Cisco-powered enterprise networking, integrating:

• Cisco Routing & Switching (IOS / NX-OS)
• SD-WAN (Silver Peak)
• SASE & Zero Trust (Zscaler SWG / ZTNA)
• AI-driven Network Operations (AIOps)
• Hybrid Cloud & Data Centre modernization

• Develop and execute a Global Connectivity strategy
• Architect high-performance, scalable Cisco-based infrastructure
• Align network capacity with digital transformation and hybrid workforce expansion
• Evaluate emerging Cisco, SASE, and AI technologies to future-proof the enterprise

• Lead large-scale Silver Peak SD-WAN deployments
• Architect and implement SASE frameworks with Zscaler (SWG & ZTNA)
• Design Zero Trust architectures integrating Cisco core infrastructure
• Oversee Next-Generation Firewalls, IPSec VPNs, IDS/IPS strategies
• Ensure secure hybrid-cloud and multi-region connectivity

• Leverage AI and Machine Learning to analyze telemetry
• Shift from reactive troubleshooting to predictive resolution
• Optimize performance, traffic flow, and digital user experience
• Standardize global engineering templates and deployment methodology

• Active CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) Required
• CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) Highly Preferred
• 10+ years of hands-on enterprise network architecture experience
• Deep expertise in Cisco routing & switching (IOS, NX-OS)

• Proven experience with Silver Peak SD-WAN
• Hands-on with Zscaler (SWG, ZTNA)
• Strong understanding of SASE and Zero Trust architecture
• Experience with NGFW, VPN, IDS/IPS

• Exposure to AIOps, automation scripting, or network analytics platforms
• Ability to align network strategy with digital transformation programs
• Experience in multinational, large-scale environments preferred

CCIE | CCNP | Cisco Network Architect | Cisco Routing | Cisco Switching | IOS | NX-OS | SD-WAN | Silver Peak | SASE Architect | Zscaler | Zero Trust | Network Security | Global Connectivity | Data Centre Architecture | AIOps | AI Network Analytics | Hybrid Cloud Networking | Firewall Strategy | Enterprise Infrastructure

Architect connectivity for a global enterprise footprint

Lead next-gen Cisco + SASE transformation

Build an Intelligent, AI-driven, Zero Trust network ecosystem

Strategic leadership visibility

Hybrid work flexibility in Hyderabad

If you are a CCIE-level Cisco Architect ready to own enterprise connectivity strategy, this is your next leadership move.

Apply now or connect directly to discuss.

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